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Breast Reconstruction

From a patient: “It took decades to get the breasts I wanted”. (I’m so happy I could help!)

By: Karen Horton | Jul 02, 2018

The following is an excerpt from an article written by my patient about her breast reduction in The Cut section of New York Magazine.  She'll tell you her story in her words, but I wanted to add my comments. I...

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Breast Reconstruction

Why do I offer breast reconstruction? Hear why, in a patient’s words.

By: Karen Horton | Jun 12, 2018

The following is a message from one of my patients who underwent bilateral skin-sparing mastectomies and immediate microsurgical breast reconstruction with DIEP flaps.   Words like hers are the exact reason why performing breast reconstruction (even though insurance reimbursements are SO poor it is...

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Breast Reconstruction

In a breast reconstruction patient’s words…

By: Karen Horton | Feb 05, 2018

I believe you can learn the most from speaking to others who have walked in your shoes and who are a few steps ahead of you.   That's why I always provide new patients at least three patient references.  Sometimes, patients...

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Goldilocks implants

Breast Reconstruction

“Goldilocks” 8th generation breast implants: Not too ripply, not too firm, just right.

By: Karen Horton | Jan 30, 2018

The last few years have seen some major advances in the types and styles of breast implants available to women in the U.S.  While other devices are commonly available in other countries like Canada (where I trained) and Europe, the...

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ALCL and breast implants

Breast Reconstruction

ALCL and breast implants? The rare incidence of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

By: Karen Horton | Jan 05, 2018

  UPDATED 4/28/2020:  Here are the most recently updated facts about ALCL and textured breast implants: Latest Information on ALCL:  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated the public information on its website about breast implant associated anaplastic...

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Breast Reconstruction

In a breast cancer patient’s words – Nipple-sparing mastectomy and immediate implant reconstruction experience

By: Karen Horton | Oct 25, 2017

Breast reconstruction CAN and SHOULD be the silver lining of a breast cancer diagnosis. Although I am a Plastic Surgeon and a Reconstructive Microsurgeon, and I generally prefer to use the body's own tissue for reconstruction of the breast (DIEP...

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Dr. Karen M. Horton
2100 Webster St UNIT 520
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.923.3067
We are located in the Pacific Heights District in the Pacific Professional Building.

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Dr. Karen M. Horton
2100 Webster St UNIT 520
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: 415.923.3067

We are located in the
Pacific Heights District
in the Pacific Professional Building.

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*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.

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