Press Release - Extreme Makeover Preview for April 14th  3/29/05

MEDICAL MIRACLES AND FANTASIES COME TRUE WHEN KATIE, WHO HAS A LIFE-THREATENING JAW DEFORMITY, BECOMES THE YOUNGEST PERSON EVER TO RECEIVE AN EXTREME MAKEOVER, AND NATHANIEL, A STOCK CAR RACING FAN WHO NEEDS MAJOR BODY WORK, ARE TRANSFORMED ON -- ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER," THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Plus, See What Happened to One of the Season's Most Unforgettable Makeovers, "Bubba" Ellis, The Bull Rider

"Episode 320" - Witness the all-new and exciting makeovers of Nathaniel, a 29-year old stock car racing fan and quality assurance worker from Florence, KY, and Katie, an 18-year-old youth center attendant from Stanton, CA, on "Extreme Makeover," THURSDAY, APRIL 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Nathaniel and Katie 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 and cosmetic dentists, along with a talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers. In addition, participants 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 big screen televisions.

Nathaniel was the first person to graduate from college in his family, but has been rejected for decent jobs because of his appearance and terrible looking teeth. As a former psychology major, he's frustrated that he's been unable to fully utilize his intelligence, working instead on assembly lines and at gas stations. An avid stock car racing fan, he fantasizes of being a winner -- especially at the Indy 500. But his ultimate dream is to get married and have a family. Nathaniel is about to take the ride of his life when the "Extreme Team" perform some major body work before sending him across the finish line as a winner. Indy 500 star Dan Wheldon introduces Nathaniel's new look and offers a sweet surprise at his reveal at the Indy 500 Hall of Fame museum in Indianapolis.

Nathaniel's procedures included a nose job, crow's feet release, brow lift, LASIK eye surgery, acne treatment, glycolic peel, diamond peel, 16 extractions, 9 root canals, 10 immediate load implants, 24 da Vinci porcelain crowns and veneers.

Nathaniel's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Garth Fisher, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed more than 7,000 surgeries

* 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

* Periodontist Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D., F.A.C.D, creator of TeethToday

* Endodontist Fred Monempour, D.D.S.

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

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

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, 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

* Hairstylist Mauricio Ribeiro

* Colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

* Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

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

For Katie, an extreme makeover will not just fulfill a dream but also perform a miracle. She is the first teenager to receive an extreme makeover not only for her appearance but to correct a life threatening deformity. Katie suffers from a severe overgrowth of her lower jaw that, if uncorrected, can lead to premature tooth loss, breaking of the teeth and choking. She's now eligible for a remarkable procedure that will align her jaw and correct her deformity. It's a dream transformed into a medical miracle by Dr. Tim Silegy, who alters the inner architecture of the human face.

Katie's procedures included mandibular hyperplasia surgery (jaw surgery for an underbite), li repositioning with Restylane and Collagen injections, topical acne therapy, Skin Medica peel, blue ultra violet light (for acne), acne peels, braces removed, gum repositioning, 6 da Vinci porcelain veneers, Zoom whitening and contact lenses.

Katie's "Extreme Team" included:

* Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Tim Silegy, D.D.S., surgical specialist of traumatic facial injury & jaw deformity corrections

* Dr. Anthony Griffin, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon, considered one of the foremost authorities on plastic surgery for African Americans and ethnic skin types

* Oral and maxillofacial assistant surgeon Robert J. Relle, D.D.S.

* 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

* Orthodontist Raymond Sugiyama, D.D.S.

* Periodontist Ari Rosenblatt, D.D.S.

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

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, 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

* Hairstylist Guy Riggio of Sally Hershberger at John Frieda

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

* Makeup Artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrow Artist Anastasia of Beverly Hills

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

"I'm a walking disaster case!," Jason "Bubba" Ellis once said. But look at him now! "Extreme Makeover" checks in with one of the season's most unforgettable makeovers, the lonesome cowboy and bull rider from Hillsborough, NC. Is Bubba still bull riding, and has he found love? See what happened to Bubba when he got back to Dodge City.

"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.

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