Nip Tuck is a TV series which deals with the modern definition of beauty. Its protagonists are two cosmetic surgeons whose personalities are so different you'd wonder how'd they become friends at all. One of them is a family man, and very conventional too, while the other one is considered the most eligible bachelor in Florida. Before any treatment, they interview all potential clients and ask: ?how can we help you?? This question implies a lot of things: that not all of their patients can get treatments and that they make sure that each treatment adds to the wellbeing of their potential client ? in this case, they focus on emotional and psychological well-being.



Contrary to modern belief, beauty is no longer about physical appearance. As a matter of fact, in a study entitled ?The Real Truth about Beauty: A Global Report?, the researchers found out that of the 3,200 women interviewed, only 2% describe themselves as beautiful. The researcher further delved into the subject and asked ?so what is beautiful?? Two-thirds of the women interviewed said that physical attractiveness and beauty are two different concepts wherein the former talks about how a person looks whereas the latter is about whom a person is. Happiness, confidence, dignity and humor are the powerful components of beauty whereas body weight, shape and sense of style compose physical attractiveness. Some of the women said that being happy has a large part in making them feel beautiful in the same way that being loved makes them feel like a beauty queen. To further highlight the distinction of beauty from physical attractiveness some women say: ?If I had a daughter, I would want her to feel beautiful, even if she is not physically attractive."

So what now about botox and wrinkle treatments? I believe that these beauty treatments are just a part of our quest for wellbeing and happiness. Have you ever wondered why more and more people go to the gym? Do you know why more people are having a ?green? diet? I think these treatments are but complements of our wellbeing, that in order to take our minds of our appearance, we need to get these treatments. This way, we can continue worrying about other things, making us more productive. The truth is, more and more realize that taking care of yourself is a big factor in feeling good. If you want to feel beautiful, you need to feel good, and in turn, that requires exercise, good diet and good social life. Also, more people realize that we can never change our appearance but we can always improve it. There's just so much you can do to improve you looks without losing who you are. People nowadays are now aware that they can never look as good as movie stars, and anyway. Movie stars are playing roles, which something you cannot do in your daily life.

The debate between beauty and brains is pass?. We know now that a good combination of both will give way for a woman to realize her potential. This world has found a deeper appreciation of beauty. Truly, beauty is no longer skin deep.