Ep 8. Massive Medical Mystery
- TV-14
- July 6, 2021
- 43 min
In the eighth episode of the seventh season of Botched, titled "Massive Medical Mystery," Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are introduced to two patients who have turned to them for help with their extreme cosmetic procedures gone wrong.
The first patient is Charlotte, who is dealing with the aftermath of a botched tummy tuck that has left her with a massive hernia in her abdomen. She initially underwent the tummy tuck in an attempt to get her pre-baby body back, but the surgery resulted in a hernia that has caused her immense pain and discomfort. Charlotte hopes the Botched doctors can fix the hernia and repair the damage caused by the initial procedure.
The second patient is Lorena, who has undergone multiple surgeries to try and fix her abdominal area. After having a gastric bypass, she opted for numerous procedures to remove excess skin and fat, but the results have left her with a large, hardened mass on her abdomen that no amount of exercise or dieting seems to be able to fix. Lorena is hoping that the Botched doctors can finally help her resolve this massive medical mystery.
As the doctors examine both patients, they realize that both cases are complicated and will require some serious surgical expertise to fix. In Charlotte's case, they will need to address the hernia and correct the damage done to her muscles, while also finding a way to improve the look of her tummy tuck scar. With Lorena, they will need to carefully remove the hardened mass and create a more pleasing contour for her midsection.
Throughout the episode, viewers see both patients undergo surgery, with the Botched doctors meticulously working to create the desired results. As with all episodes of Botched, there are some tense moments as complications arise, but Dr. Dubrow and Dr. Nassif remain calm and focused as they work to help their patients.
By the end of the episode, viewers are shown the final results of both surgeries, with Charlotte and Lorena having achieved their goals of a flatter and more toned midsection. The episode ends with both women expressing their gratitude to the Botched doctors for restoring their confidence and improving their quality of life.
Overall, "Massive Medical Mystery" is a compelling episode that showcases the skill and expertise of Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif as they work to help their patients recover from their cosmetic surgery mishaps. The episode serves as a testament to the power of modern medicine and the impact that skilled surgeons can have on people's lives.