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Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction Techniques

By: Karen Horton | Jul 15, 2014

For breast reduction surgery, I rarely use a full "anchor" scar technique, as my goal is to reduce/lift breast heaviness and reshape the remaining breast tissue while creating the shortest and nicest quality scars possible. Although the anchor incision enables...

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Breast Reduction Incisions and Scarring

By: Karen Horton | Jul 11, 2014

The best incisions used for a breast reduction are determined on a case-by-case basis. All breast reductions require an incision around the nipple and areola, which lifts the nipple to a higher position and often reduces the diameter of a...

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Candidacy for Breast Reduction

By: Karen Horton | Jul 07, 2014

I have performed breast reduction surgery for women whose ages span from 15 to 80 years old! Though the age range is so expansive, the reasons for receiving a breast reduction often differ between these groups. Older women typically have...

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Establishing Expectations for Breast Reduction: Part II

By: Karen Horton | Jul 01, 2014

We can never guarantee a final cup size (aiming for a "B" versus a "C" or "D" cup), but a breast reduction can make a woman's breasts the "right size for her body." I have performed over 2,000 breast reductions,...

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Establishing Expectations for Breast Reduction: Part I

By: Karen Horton | Jun 24, 2014

It is important that a woman considering a breast reduction have realistic expectations for surgery, and for her postoperative recovery. I counsel my patients that while having a breast reduction is a wonderful procedure that has a 99% happiness rate...

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When to Consider Breast Reduction

By: Karen Horton | Jun 18, 2014

A breast reduction is performed to improve a woman's quality of life, to improve her ability to do physical activities, and to enhance the cosmetic appearance of her breasts. Breast reduction surgery always includes a reshaping and a lift of...

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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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Monday-Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Monday:
9 AM to 5 PM

Tuesday:
9 AM to 5 PM

Wednesday:
9 AM to 5 PM

Thursday:
9 AM to 5 PM

Friday:
9 AM to 5 PM

Saturday:
Closed

Sunday:
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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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