August 26, 2008 at 8:07 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Women)
Tags: breast augmentation revision, breast implant size, breast implants
According to reality star Tamra Barney, when it comes to breast implant sizing, bigger is not always better. Earlier this year, Tamra Barney from Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” sought breast augmentation revision from prominent Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Milind Ambe. Now 40, Barney had long decided the implants she’d gotten in her 20’s were too large for her body’s small frame. According to her blog on bravotv.com, the large implants made it difficult for her to find clothing and bathing suits that fit. And after multiple pregnancies, her breast’s natural support tissue had stretched, no longer supporting the heavy implants properly.
“Imagine wearing a heavy backpack all day long that was too loose. I constantly used my shoulders and back to compensate, which lead to neck and back pain.”
Ms. Barney initially just wanted the implants removed all together, but in consultation with Dr. Ambe, decided on a lift combined with smaller implants. They decided that making a shift from very large implants to no implants, combined with the amount of natural breast tissue lost over time, seemed like too drastic a change. Through careful consultation, Tamra and Dr. Ambe created a surgical plan that worked.
“I’m so thrilled with my outcome, I just wish I would have had it done sooner.” says Tamra. “I’m sure there are a lot of women out there in their 40s that have breast implants they don’t want anymore… I highly recommend removing them and replacing them with smaller implants.”
According to Dr. Ambe, careful consultation is the key, believing patients and surgeons need to listen to each other more carefully.
“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. That’s why these appointments are called ‘consultations’.”
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August 12, 2008 at 7:22 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Size/Myths, Implant Sizing, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Weird, Women)
Tags: Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, keira knightley
Keira Knightley is taking a stand against digital enhancement of her breasts on publicity photos for her upcoming film The Dutchess. Though studio heads would like to see her breasts digitally plumped in the photos, Keira says they’ll stay as they are, naturally flat.
In 2004 her breasts were digitally enhanced for publicity shots for the film King Arthur. Posed with drawn bow and arrow, Knightley is shown sporting a digitally plumped-up C cup rather than her own smaller breasts. The enhancements received criticism from many fans who cried foul, liking her as she is.
The enhanced archer photo may go to show that the movie industry could take a few archery tips from the ancient Amazons. The legendary female warriors discovered when it comes to archery, breasts just get in the way, and are said to have surgically removed their left breasts to improve their bow and arrow prowess. Of course, something else the Amazons have shown is that women have been tinkering with their breast size, either surgically, digitally, or through carefully constructed undergarments practically since the beginning of time for one reason or another.
In today’s times, where voluptuous breasts tend to trump archery skills, it’s refreshing to see an actress take a stand against imposed breast enhancement, digital, surgical or otherwise. Breast size should remain a personal choice. Variety should indeed remain the spice of life. And we should all step back and remember that even in the movies, larger doesn’t have to equal better.
Breast enhancement is a personal choice and should not be done to please other’s taste or expectations. If you have questions or concerns about breast enhancement, or would like to explore your cosmetic options, Baltimore cosmetic surgeon Dr. Cohen and his staff will be glad to answer your questions through a personalized consultation.
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