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Breast Reduction: Things to Consider

By: Karen Horton | Jul 21, 2014

It is important that all women considering a breast reduction understand the possible risks and complications of surgery, especially those that relate to the unique functions of the breast. The female breast serves two important functions: production of breast milk...

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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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Nipple-Sparing Mastectomies: Why we love our Breast Surgeons!

By: Karen Horton | Jul 14, 2014

Why am I able to provide our patients with the very best results in advanced breast cancer reconstruction techniques and immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy?  Because of our fabulous Breast Surgeons! As a Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast cancer...

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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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Phone: 415.923.3067

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