In a small town in the 1920s, the lives of two plastic surgeons, Dr. Walter West and his colleague, Dr. Henry Smith, take an unexpected turn when they decide to open a cosmetic surgery clinic. The arrival of this new medical practice sparks both enthusiasm and controversy among the local residents. Many see it as an opportunity to attain the perfection they've always desired, while others criticize the superficiality of modern society.
However, things soon become complicated. When a powerful local magnate becomes the duo's first patient, his transformation provokes jealousy and rivalries, triggering a series of complications that test the friendship between the doctors. As the operations continue, success brings with it a dark secret: the procedures have unexpected side effects that torment the patients, unleashing chaos in the community.
Caught between the desire to heal and the consequences of their decisions, the surgeons must confront their professional ethics and what beauty truly means. With touches of comedy and drama, the story explores the impact of surgery on identity and the pursuit of acceptance, as the characters face their own insecurities and discover that sometimes, what's most important is not appearing perfect, but learning to love who you are. The tension between the desire for change and self-acceptance becomes the true heart of this groundbreaking tale.