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Emotional Readiness and Plastic Surgery: More Than Skin Deep

By: Karen Horton | Jun 18, 2026

When people think about preparing for Plastic Surgery, they often focus on the physical aspects of the procedure. However, emotional preparation is just as important as understanding the surgery itself….

How to Treat “Turkey Neck”: Dr. Horton Shares Expert Advice

By: Karen Horton | Dec 12, 2025

“Turkey neck”—that frustrating combination of sagging skin, lax muscles and soft-tissue changes in the neck—can make even the most confident person reach for a turtleneck. In a recent American Society…

The Psychological Health Benefits of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Evidence-Based Insights on Mental Wellness and Quality of Life

By: Karen Horton | Nov 24, 2025

When most people think about aesthetic Plastic Surgery, they envision physical transformation — a more contoured body, enhanced facial features, or restored and lifted breast volume. However, groundbreaking research published…

Dr. Karen Horton’s Insights on the Benefits of Combination Eye and Brow Lifts

By: Karen Horton | Oct 22, 2024

A recent blog on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website titled “Combination Eye and Brow Lifts: How This Pairing Can Help Combat Filler and Toxin Fatigue” explores the…

Update on BII & “En Bloc” Capsulectomy (spoiler alert – it’s not needed or recommended)

By: Karen Horton | May 9, 2023

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…

Update on Breast Implant Illness (BII) Clinical Research

By: Karen Horton | Aug 15, 2022

Plastic Surgeons have always been at the forefront of clinical research.  We are also under the scrutiny of the media – reality television, social media, YouTube, TikTok, you name it. …

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