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A “Real Housewife of Orange County” Chose One of Our Surgeons

“The Real Housewives of Orange County,” a very popular Bravo TV reality show now in its fourth season, brings to light the personal stories of five well-to-do women, their families and their careers, their dreams, their secrets, and especially, their fights. Never at a loss for drama, the “Housewives of OC” entertains millions of viewers each week. Tamra Barney is one of the most popular of the OC “housewives,” and she recently turned to a surgeon listed with www.breast-augmentation-resource.com to do her breast reduction surgery.

Breast Augmentation Revision

The highly respected Orange County cosmetic surgeon Miland Ambe was Tamra’s choice for her revision surgery. Tamra - a petite mother of four - had undergone breast augmentation surgery in her 20’s, and with her “big 4-Oh” birthday approaching, she felt that her 34D breasts were too big for her slender frame and height. Both her decision to downsize her breasts and the excellent outcome of her surgery were featured on a third-season episode of the show.

Although Tamra often referred to herself as “the hottest housewife in Orange County,” she was considering having her breast implants completely removed. She chose Dr. Ambe, well known for his skill and artistry concerning revision surgeries, and his consultation with her was extensive.

Careful Consideration of Goals and Issues

As Dr. Ambe noted, “I find that sometimes patients tell me exactly what they want done, thinking they know how a procedure will make them look and feel. I would much rather start by discussing their issues and goals, then evaluate the options. Many times we end up planning a procedure that’s slightly different than the one they thought they should have.”

Dr. Ambe suspected that Tamra wouldn’t be comfortable having very small breasts after a complete removal of her implants, and he also knew that she might be unaware of how much of her natural breast tissue had been lost due to the birth of her children. After they discussed her options, feelings and comfort level in detail, they settled together on a surgical outcome providing Tamra with mid-C cup breasts, with new but smaller implants that would fit her body better.

A Very Satisfying and Successful Outcome

Tamra is thrilled with her revision surgery, and she reports having received many e-mails from women around the U.S. and beyond who were facing the same issues. She’s happy to continue to present her new body as that of “the hottest housewife in Orange County.”

If you’re considering breast surgery, get the best possible surgeon in your area - contact a board-certified plastic surgeon today.

Source: http://newportbeachplasticsurgery.com/news/real-housewives.html

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Importance of Board Certification

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource is dedicated to helping you find the highest level of plastic surgery care in your area. To help us achieve this goal, we select only those surgeons who hold the appropriate board certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Why is board certification so important?

Board certification is important because it ensures that your surgeon has the training, qualifications, and experience necessary to perform plastic surgery procedures safely and skillfully.

By choosing a board certified plastic surgeon, you can be sure that your doctor has extensive experience in any procedure you are considering. A board certified plastic surgeon can also provide you with the guidance you need in order to make an informed decision.

Plastic Surgery Boards and Societies

• The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
• The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

In order to be considered appropriately qualified to perform plastic surgery, physicians should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and hold membership in either the American Society of Plastic Surgery or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery certifies only physicians who have completed the following:

• Medical school
• A specialized residency in surgery, otolaryngology, or orthopedics
• A rigorous set of examinations

Once certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, plastic surgeons can apply for membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. To qualify for membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a surgeon must meet certain requirements for continuing education as well as possess a specific level of cosmetic surgery experience.

Check List for Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos

When viewing before and after photos of breast augmentation patients, its important to consider the following for a true comparison. Of course, the best comparative analysis can be drawn when visiting a plastic surgeon. This is because plastic surgeons are familiar with the patient photos theyve taken which enable the plastic surgeon to provide more information that is relevant to your particular situation.

Before and After Photos on the Internet:

• Illustrations of the plastic surgeons expertise
• Comparative sizes of breasts before and post up to 16 weeks of surgery
• Ability to see the difference between breast augmentation and breast lift

Items to keep in Mind for Before and After Photos:

View the width of the chest and length of mid-body to locate those that are comparative to you.
See similar height and weights for a better comparison.
Try to differentiate between swelling and no swelling since the photos may be taken anywhere between 4 and 12 weeks of surgery.

The Advantage for Photos at a Plastic Surgeons Office

• Plastic surgeons can review the type of incision that was used for their patients such as the belly button, under the arm or under the crease.
• Plastic surgeons can review the placement location for the breast implants under the muscle or above the muscle.
• Plastic surgeons can show photos of women with the same chest width.
• Plastic surgeons can tell you how long after the procedure that the photo was taken which can play a role in the final outcome of the procedure.
• Plastic surgeons can connect you to patients with similarities.

In the end, the investment in a consultation with one or more plastic surgeons can go a much longer way in making the right decision for breast augmentation when compared to viewing photos on the Internet.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Breakthrough: Zometa

At the recent Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, Illinois, Zometa was a topic of discussion when the Austrian Breast (zoledronic acid).

The FDA approved Novartis’ Zometa in 2002 for the use of preventing cancer reoccurrence. To date, three clinical trials comprised of over 3,000 patients support the use of Zometa for post cancer patients. The pharmacology behind Zometa focuses on inhibiting bone resorption to prevent the re-occurrence of cancer.

This breakthrough is considered monumental for breast cancer survivors in light of cancer re-occurrence statistics. Of all early breast cancer patients, approximately one third will have a reoccurrence and most reoccurrences appear in other organs of the body. This statistic also represents breast cancer as the primary cause of death, involving 60% of the women within a five year period.

Most often, hormone therapy is used to prevent cancer reoccurrences. Breast cancer survivors can now receive Zometa to reduce the risk of disease-free survival events (which include death from any cause) by 36%, when compared to hormone therapy treatment alone. Zometa may be utilized to prevent other types of cancer reoccurrences, including: multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, lung cancer and select classes of tumors.

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