You won’t find Dr. Emily Thompson performing routine plastic surgeries. Portland locals know her as The Portland Center for Facial Plastic clinic magician, and word on what she accomplished in under an hour continues to circulate. Just think about how little time it would take to make a difference in someone’s life, compared to watching a TV show. Is it that tempting? You ought to be.

You may be asking, “What on earth could happen in half an hour?” I thought surgery was going to take the whole day? Here we have Sarah, a young mother of two who is managing her time between her family and her job like a juggler. She came hoping for some rest and relaxation, with a touch of nervousness to boot. With open arms and perhaps a mischievous glint in her eye, Dr. Thompson greeted her. She just does it that way.

Which method is laid down here? Your face will look refreshed, but you won’t need to hide your new look for weeks. It’s something that doesn’t hurt as much and has a faster recovery time. Imagine getting a new phone, but instead of a brand new model, you get an upgrade that you never thought possible.

Everyone in the room was chatting casually as Sarah sank into the soft chair. Like a conductor directing an orchestra, Dr. Thompson’s hands exhibited astonishing agility. Here and there a little snip. The hands of time appeared to have chosen to rest. I was wrong.

Sarah stared at her reflection for three quarters of an hour, her eyes moist with delighted tears. Subtle but significant, the change occurred. The crows’ feet had soared away, and the lines of contentment appeared to murmur little less forcefully. Instead of a fresh visage, she beheld a revitalized soul gazing back at her. The expression on her face conveyed her gratitude in silence.

Feeling amazed? Intimate genius like the kind that doesn’t merely alter calorie counts but improves the soul is what makes Dr. Thompson’s practice famous. Everyone knows why they’re keeping a close eye on her when she performs her next surgical trick. Despite the story’s quick conclusion, it manages to evoke awe and remind us that extraordinary transformations can occur suddenly.