By Dr. Karen Horton When most people think about aesthetic breast surgery, they envision purely cosmetic transformations – enhanced curves, improved symmetry, or restored volume. However, recent groundbreaking research published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2025) reveals that these procedures...
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Poland Syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by underdeveloped or missing chest muscles — most commonly the pectoralis major muscle and/or underdevelopment of breast tissue development on one side of the body. For those affected, this asymmetry can lead to...
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Dr. Karen Horton was recently featured in an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) article exploring the idea of “normal” in Plastic Surgery recovery. The piece, titled “What is Normal Anyway? How to Support – Not Compare – Aesthetic Journeys,”...
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Dr. Horton recently had her annual mammogram at the CPMC Breast Health Center and was inspired to share some important information about breast health and breast cancer screening with breast implants, as she is a breast augmentation patient herself. Here...
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Breast implant removal, called explantation, has become increasingly popular over the last decade. Styles and preferences change, there is a trend to more natural looking breasts, and with menopause or weight gain, the breast can naturally increase in volume. Even...
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The following is a joint statement from several of my professional societies - The Aesthetic Society (formerly ASAPS), the Aesthetic Society Education and Research Foundation (ASERF), and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). It covers what we know...
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Dr. Karen M. Horton
2100 Webster St., Suite 520
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.923.3067
We are located in the
Pacific Heights District
in the Pacific Professional Building.
SHOP SKIN CARE*Please note: Our office is no longer a Participating Provider for insurance. We can provide a financial quote for what anticipated surgical fees will be after your consultation.
