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EXTREME MAKEOVER
Air Date: Thursday, January 27, 2005
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#303) "Jeanene and Lina" (Repeat)
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WITNESS THE SHOW'S FIRST EXTREME MAKE-UNDER, AS JEANENE, A TATTOOED AND MULTI-PIERCED FACTORY WORKER, TRANSFORMS FROM SHOCKING GOTH TO STUNNING GLAM, AND LINA, A RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE WHO LOOKS OLDER THAN HER YEARS, GOES TO THE TOP OF THE CLASS WITH HER NEW LOOK, ON ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER," THURSDAY, JANUARY 27

Famed Fashion Designer Betsy Johnson Meets with Jeanene and Designs a Dress Especially for Her Reveal

Also, Don't Miss the Surprise Mini-Makeover with Sam Saboura, Who helps Jeanene's Boyfriend, Billy, Become Less Punk Rock

"Episode 303" - Since its premiere as a one-hour special in December 2002, "Extreme Makeover" has become a pop culture phenomenon-to the extent that the very title is now common vernacular. "Extreme Makeover" has unveiled some of the most jaw-dropping transformations of people, dramatically and forever changing their lives and looks through plastic surgery. Don't miss an all-new episode on THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/7/04)

Jeanene and Lina were given a life changing experience, as they were able to change their looks in an effort to transform their lives and destinies and to make their dreams come true. This was all accomplished through the skills of an "Extreme Team," including plastic surgeons, eye surgeons and cosmetic dentists, along with a talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers. In addition, for the first time participants will now recuperate at the "Makeover Mansion," the new luxurious mansion tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, CA, complete with stunning views, a swimming pool, fully equipped home gym and plasma televisions.

Jeanene is a 31-year-old punk rock factory worker from Louisville, KY who wishes to look less shocking. She has felt different all her life and receives the show's first extreme make-under to tone down her extreme goth look, 30 body piercings, tattoos and all. In addition, famed fashion designer Betsey Johnson surprises fan Jeanene with a dress especially designed for her reveal. Jeanene had rhinoplasty, ear lobe reconstruction, lip augmentation, breast augmentation, liposuction on thighs, legs, flanks and under chin, Laser hair removal, retinoic peel, mole removals, Invisalign and Zoom whitening.

Jeanene's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Garth Fisher, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dermatologist Dr. Ava Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as a celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson

* Hair stylist Marianne Vittitow and colorist Kim Vo of B2V salon

* Celebrity makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrows done at Anastasia of Beverly Hills

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

A scholar fresh from college graduation, Lina, of Spring Valley, CA, does not have the confidence to interview for a job in today's competitive market. All her life she has been hiding herself in her studies and struggles with her painful insecurities. At 26 years of age, Lina look and feels old before her time and wants her appearance to complement all of her accomplishments. Lina had a lower eyelid lift, brow lift, breast lift, Brazilian butt lift, liposuction of inner thighs, upper abdomen, hips, back and flanks, LASIK eye surgery, photodynamic therapy, laser hair removal, removal of braces, Invisalign, 10 da Vinci porcelain veneers, cosmetic shaping and Zoom whitening.

Lina's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Anthony Griffin, considered one of the foremost authorities on plastic surgery for African Americans and ethnic skin types

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in th world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Dr. Ava Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as a celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist Oscar Blandi and colorist Kyle White of Oscar Blandi Salon in New York City

* Celebrity makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrows done at Anastasia of Beverly Hills

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

Meanwhile, stylist Sam Saboura is going to give Jeanene a big surprise when he secretly gives Billy, her boyfriend, an amazing mini-make-under. In a fast and furious wardrobe/hair/makeup overhaul, viewers will see his amazing before-and-after results after Jeanene is revealed.

Billy's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landy, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as a celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Lara Flynn Boyle, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Hairstylist Steve Lococo of Borelli Salon in Beverly Hills

"Extreme Makeover" is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers. Julie Laughlin is co- executive producer.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

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