Synopsis: TLC’s new medical series, About Face, spotlights a team of elite Los Angeles-based plastic surgeons as they take on some of the most complex and medically challenging facial reconstruction cases. Drs. Roostaeian, Rovelo and Panossian work at the cutting edge of reconstructive surgery, transforming the lives of patients suffering from severe facial deformities, traumatic injuries and rare conditions, including massive tumors, extensive birthmarks and disfiguring accidents.
About Face captures the emotional and physical journeys of those who’ve been overlooked, misdiagnosed or told nothing could be done. It’s not just about changing appearances, it’s about restoring dignity, hope and humanity. (Courtesy TLC, 2025)
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About Face is produced by Lionsgate Alternative Television for TLC.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (TLC)
1-01 Tumorous Maximus--10/29/2025
When faced with treating a man whose cheek is about to pop due to a 4lb tumor, Dr. Panossian worries it could become a deadly situation. A woman whose lower lip won't stop growing turns to Dr. Rovelo for help.
1-02 Marked At Birth--11/05/2025
Dr. Roostaeian wants to help a young woman living with the largest birthmark he's ever seen, however, surgery could be life-threatening. After being hit by a drunk driver, Dr. Rovelo's patient hasn't been able to close his mouth.
1-03 A Tumor Invader--11/12/2025
Dr. Panossian and Dr. Rovelo join forces to remove a massive tumor that has wrapped around a man's head. A woman hopes Dr. Rovelo can remove her mouthy birthmark.
1-04 A Real Life Picasso--11/19/2025
Dr. Roostaeian and Dr. Panossian encounter one of the most challenging cases of their career when they meet a young man with two faces. Dr. Rovelo treats one of the first monkey pox cases in Los Angeles.
1-05 Mystery Of The Eyelid--11/26/2025
Dr. Roostaeian treats a man with a giant crater in his face left by a tumor. Dr. Panossian operates on a patient who's unable to close her eye and is at risk of losing her sight.
