The pressure to be beautiful has never been so great. Turn on the television and you see ads for everything from whiter teeth to a flat stomach and even perfect vision. Housewives with cellulite, stained teeth and bad hair are transformed into super models. From Oprah to Extreme Makeover, you can find a makeover show on TV just about any time of day or night. Over the years we continue to take the "makeover" craze to new heights, but the common goal remains: the need to improve.
             Just about every physical imperfection you can think of there is a pill to reduce, smooth, shrink, flatten, or strengthen it. You can lose weight with the help of a pill. From Metabolife to Trim-spa they all promise fast, safe results. Women especially buy into this "magic pill" diet. They want the weight gone now and don't want to exert extra energy to do it so the "magic pill" is the woman's dream. There are also pills that promise to reduce wrinkles and cellulite. Another major problem plagued by women. Even depression can be treated with a pill. Welbutrin, Paxil, Prozac, etc all promise a happier you. Viagra promises to increase men's performance. What better way to change your life without changing your lifestyle; all you have to do is take a pill.
             Makeovers are plentiful all across the dial on daytime TV. Maury, Oprah and even Regis and Kelly have been known to do a makeover show from time to time. Why you ask? America, especially women, is dissatisfied with the way things are. With the help of a skillful makeup artist and hairstylist people are transformed from "drab to fab". Shows like "What Not To Wear" teach you how to dress for your body type and even throw in a new wardrobe. They all make the impossible seem possible with the help of a little makeup and a haircut.
             The latest craze has taken makeovers to an almost scary height. Extreme Makeover inc
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