Carla and her half-brother Aidan underwent a kidney transplant, but the strenuous operation did not have any impact on the actress' makeup.

Attentive Coronation Street viewers were quick to identify a continuity error in last night's episode. Carla Connor received a kidney donation from her half-brother Aidan, giving her character at least another six month's worth of storyline before the next life-threatening drama. Presumably wanting to impress the surgeons, Carla entered the operating theatre with a full face of makeup and, after undergoing surgery, came out looking the same if not more fresh-faced. [caption id="attachment_163878" align="alignnone" width="615"] Before (Credit: ITV)[/caption] I've never undergone significant surgery but think it's safe to assume the removal and insertion of a major organ might have some kind of impact on one's appearance. Maybe a little smudged mascara or a tasteful smearing of lipstick. [caption id="attachment_163877" align="alignnone" width="615"] After (Credit: ITV)[/caption] The Corrie diehards were quick to voice their disapproval on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Gailsy52/status/965691353035362305 https://twitter.com/Brassylassy/status/965677740035858434 https://twitter.com/IrPsych/status/965676295454707712 https://twitter.com/Brassylassy/status/965675008495374336 A little harsh, it's totally plausible Carla's gurney passed the hospital brow bar between the OR and inpatient ward.