Ep 8. Calisto & Lora
- TV-14
- April 19, 2017
- 42 min
In the eighth episode of Skin Tight's second season, viewers are introduced to two women named Calisto and Lora. Calisto, who was once a dancer and fitness instructor, had her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with scoliosis. After multiple surgeries to correct her spine, Calisto was left with excess skin and fat, which made her feel self-conscious and unhappy with her appearance. Similarly, Lora had been dealing with her own weight struggles for years and felt like she had hit rock bottom.
The episode follows Calisto and Lora as they both embark on a journey to transform their bodies and regain their confidence through skin removal surgery. Calisto undergoes a tummy tuck, breast lift, and arm lift, while Lora has a tummy tuck, breast lift, and thigh lift. As they recover and adjust to their new bodies, both women are shown struggling with the emotional toll that comes with such a significant change.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on an emotional journey as Calisto and Lora confront the deep-seated issues that led them to seek out skin removal surgery in the first place. From childhood trauma to a lack of self-love, the women's stories are both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
As with every episode of Skin Tight, the focus is not just on the physical transformation that takes place, but on the mental and emotional transformation as well. Through their experiences, Calisto and Lora demonstrate that changing your body is only the first step in changing your life; true transformation comes from within. The episode serves as a reminder that the journey to self-acceptance is long and difficult, but ultimately worth it.