Peris’s erased scar and all-new skin implies that becoming pretty is as much a process of erasing the past as it is a process of changing one’s appearance. Given that the pretty surgery seems to be a rite of passage, this suggests that becoming an adult requires emotional sacrifices such as leaving one’s friends behind and getting rid of these markers of friendship. One would think that this would be just as difficult for Peris, so his nonchalance is a bit concerning. His behavior suggests there’s more to becoming pretty than just looking beautiful: pretties also experience a shift in perspective.