"I should never go to the plastic surgeon's office," Tamra Barney said on camera last year. "I'm like a kid in a candy store." Since then, however, the Real Housewives of Orange County star has indulged her nip-tuck habit even more.

Tamra invited Life & Style along on a recent visit to her cosmetic surgeon — and opened up about why she considers Botox the ultimate secret to her success.

To read all about Tamra's trip to the plastic surgeon — and see our exclusive photos — pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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