The sterile white walls of Dr. Carl Mendez's clinic seemed to amplify the nervous energy that pulsed through Paulina Palacios. She fidgeted with the strap of her designer handbag, her eyes darting around the room, taking in the sleek, minimalist decor and the hushed whispers of the staff.
She had been a model for years, her face gracing countless magazine covers and billboards. But the pressure of the upcoming Fall Season fashion show, a coveted event that would catapult her career to new heights, had her feeling more anxious than usual.
"I want to look my best," she had told Dr. Mendez, her voice a mixture of desperation and determination. "I need to be flawless."
Dr. Mendez, a renowned cosmetic surgeon with a reputation for delivering natural-looking results, had listened patiently, h
