Louis Theroux: Under the Knife

October. 07,2007      
Rating:
7.2
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Louis Theroux: Under the Knife is a TV documentary written and presented by Louis Theroux about the people and doctors involved in plastic surgery operations. Filmed mostly in the USA, in the programme, Louis himself ends up getting liposuction.

Louis Theroux as  Himself

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