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Dr. Horton is quoted in publications including Cosmopolitan, Allure, Women's Health, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Plastic Surgery News and others. Click the links below to see her features.
As the school year approaches, Dr. Karen Horton, board-certified plastic surgeon and ASPS member in San Francisco, shares her go-to noninvasive procedures to help young adults revitalize sun-damaged skin with minimal downtime. From the gentle, introductory Clear + Brilliant laser—ideal for improving texture and tone without skin removal—to tailored options like DiamondGlow facials, light peels, and microneedling with radiofrequency, Dr. Horton ensures her patients can step confidently into the semester with a refreshed, natural glow. Backed by a patient-centered philosophy and delivered alongside aesthetic injector Emily Sespaniak, these treatments offer a reset that’s both effective and school-ready.
Discover Dr. Karen Horton’s groundbreaking, all-female plastic surgery practice in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, a QuadA-accredited sanctuary blending innovation, sisterhood, and expert care. Learn how Dr. Horton and her “Dream Team” empower women through transformative procedures that uplift confidence, break glass ceilings, and redefine beauty standards.
Dr. Karen Horton shares her philosophy on plastic surgery: build relationships, offer impartial advice, and know your patients inside and out.
Dr. Horton recently contributed to an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) regarding how Plastic Surgeons can help men with gynecomastia.
Dr. Horton and Emily Sespaniak, NP recently contributed to an article by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about surgical and nonsurgical options for scar revision.
Featured in the latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons article, Dr. Karen Horton shares her top tips for maintaining your hard-earned results this holiday season.
Dr. Horton was recently featured in an article from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) which discusses a solution for those who are experiencing filler and toxin fatigue: combination eye and brow lift procedures for a tauter, more youthful complexion.
Dr. Horton was quoted in this recent article from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about where to look for inspiration when you are considering Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Horton recently authored a new article for Haute Living San Francisco magazine on how to host a successful retreat for your team. Click below to read her tips for a synergistic team retreat!
Dr. Horton was pleased to contribute to a recent article about Neck Lifts by the ASPS. In the article, Dr. Horton discusses her technique of choice for a Neck Lift and when paired with a facelift or eyelid lift, the entire facial area can be rejuvenated for a cohesive and youthful appearance.
Dr. Horton contributed to this article from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) which features several ASPS Member Surgeons who shared their personal journeys with cosmetic enhancements.
Dr. Horton was pleased to contribute to a new article from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on which procedures are available that have minimal downtime and can get you swimwear-ready in a hurry. Click below to read the article!
Read the latest article by Dr. Horton in Haute Living Magazine, “Say Hello to a Refreshed, Glowing YOU this Spring,” a must-read for those seeking to rejuvenate their skin and overall wellness.
Dr. Karen Horton and Emily Sespaniak, NP discuss the ins and outs of modern lip augmentation procedures in this ASPS article.
Dr. Horton attended the 2024 V Foundation for Cancer Research Sonoma Epicurean Weekend which raised over $3.4 million for cancer research. Read her article where she covers all of the details of this fantastic weekend!
Dr. Horton was honored to be featured in another article from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) which covers some of the challenges that female Plastic Surgeons face and how they are working to achieve gender parity.
Dr. Horton was pleased to contribute to a recent article by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about balancing parenthood with professionalism for women in Plastic Surgery.
In this recent article for Haute Living San Francisco magazine, Dr. Horton covers the many benefits of Barre workouts.
Dr. Horton was featured as an expert in a recent article published by the ASPS titled: Plastic surgery at all ages: Tailoring procedures to different life stages. Dr. Horton speaks to catering to young and mature demographics as well as the influence of social media on young adults.
Dr. Karen Horton was asked to comment on an article by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) titled “Trend watch: Are more patients getting explants and returning to a more natural look?” Read the full article to learn what Dr. Horton thinks about this recent trend.
Dr. Horton and Emily Sespaniak, NP were featured as experts in a recent publication by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) titled: “The busy mom’s guide to self-care: Balancing motherhood, personal wellbeing and cosmetic treatments.” Dr. Horton and Emily weigh in on some of the preferred cosmetic treatments for mothers post-pregnancy and beyond.
Dr. Horton recently authored an article titled “Unlocking Your Team’s Full Potential” for Haute Living San Francisco in which she shares her workplace philosophy and her best practices for growing a successful team.
Dr. Horton was honored to attend the launch party for the 2022 Holiday Issue of Haute Living San Francisco, of which she graces the cover! Read the article online to learn more.
Dr. Horton was recently featured in an Allure Magazine article about a popular plastic surgery procedure called Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid Lift.
Dr. Horton and her team celebrated breast reconstruction awareness this year by talking about what breast reconstruction means to them, how they have been touched by breast cancer, and sending encouraging messages to women who are facing breast cancer.
Dr. Horton recently contributed to an article in Prime Journal about recruiting and retaining employees since the start of the pandemic. She gives her feedback on how she has built and maintained her “dream team”.
In this Haute Living San Francisco article, Dr. Horton interviews Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Emily Sespaniak about the best non-surgical treatments to prepare your skin for Spring.
Dr. Horton discusses trends she is seeing in cosmetic treatments and also talks about her own personal plastic surgery journey in this Haute Living San Francisco article.
Dr. Horton and aesthetic nurse practitioner Emily Sespaniak were interviewed by the Nob Hill Gazette and shared their tips and recommendations for self-care goals in 2022.
Dr. Horton was recently interviewed by the Nob Hill Gazette for an article on emotional support for breast cancer survivors, specifically if they are undergoing a reconstruction revision procedure.
Dr. Karen Horton was recently featured in an article by North Bay Woman Magazine titled “Warriors Thrive After Diagnosis”. The article shares the story of 3 Bay Area women who have survived breast cancer diagnoses and are thriving.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) video “Plastic Surgery for Men” featuring Dr. Horton and her colleague, Dr. Jamie Moenster, was recently highlighted in an article in the New York Times. The article discusses cosmetic procedures which have gained popularity amongst men during the pandemic.
Dubbed the “natural boob job”, fat transfer to the breasts is becoming more and more popular. Dr. Horton was invited by RealSelf News to weigh in on the procedure and discuss under which circumstances she recommends it for her patients.
Dr. Karen Horton is proud to support Sparkle Foundation, a Bay Area based nonprofit organization, and its mission to empower single mothers and families and provide goods, enrichment and resources to women and children in need. Read more about the foundation and how Dr. Horton gets involved!
Dr. Horton was featured in an article in the PRS Resident Chronicles, the official blog of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and PRS Global Open, Journals of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. She shares her thoughts on what it takes to be a successful female Plastic Surgeon.
RealSelf consulted with Dr. Karen Horton for their article, 14 Plastic Surgeons Reveal the Procedures They’re Considering for Themselves—and Who They’d Trust to Perform Them.
RealSelf consulted with Dr. Horton for their article titled Breast Reconstruction: What You Should Know.
Dr. Horton was recently featured in Everviolet‘s online blog as a “plastic surgeon we love”. Everviolet is an intimate apparel and loungewear collection designed for survivors of breast cancer.
Dr. Horton was recognized as “San Francisco’s Women-Focused Plastic Surgeon” in a recent 7×7 article.
Dr. Horton recently wrote an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) website, geared toward plastic surgeons who would like to be successful with their social media but do not necessarily know how or where to start.
Dr. Horton was approached by Refinery29 to comment on Cardi B’s recent announcement that she won’t get plastic surgery again due to the complications she experienced after her liposuction and breast augmentation procedures.
Dr. Horton was interviewed by Allure Magazine for her medical opinion after a woman posted her used breast implants for sale on Facebook’s marketplace.
Dr. Horton was featured in an article by TimesNowNews.com which discusses Cardi B’s reported complications related to her recent liposuction procedure.
Dr. Horton spoke to Refinery29 about Cardi B’s reported plastic surgery complications, and offers some explanations for what could be the cause.
Dr. Horton was interviewed by online publication Blood + Milk all about nipple phenomenon – why they get hard, and how to spot abnormal nipple phenomena that could be cause for concern.
Dr. Horton was interviewed by Cosmopolitan.com for this article about the cause of dark circles beneath the eyes.
ASPS member surgeon Dr. Karen Horton explains the options available to women for vaginal rejuvenation, and discusses some of the reasons why women opt for these types of procedures.
Dr. Karen Horton was again interviewed by Women’s Health Magazine about variations in a woman’s anatomy in her vulva, labia and pubic region. She describes why some women seek labiaplasty surgery and changes that can occur after pregnancy and menopause.
Dr. Horton was interviewed again for Women’s Health Magazine about the different types of nipples that women have, and how Plastic Surgery is sometimes used to improve their appearance.
Dr. Horton was interviewed for this article on the different types of labia and the reasons why women seek labiaplasty surgery.
Dr. Horton was invited to guest review an article about bilateral versus unilateral DIEP flap breast reconstruction, complications rates, and comment on the study’s findings.
Dr. Karen Horton was recently featured in Cosmetic Town Journal where she discusses the CoolSculpting applicator to treat arm fat, waistline and much more.
Dr. Horton shares sun safety tips & treatments for kids and parents.
Dr. Horton’s article for coping magazine, entitled, “After Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know if You Choose Breast Reconstruction.”
84 Reconstruction Advances – The latest advances in implants and autogenous tissue breast reconstruction offer women more options as they face mastectomy and reconstruction choices.
Dr. Karen Horton discusses how microsurgery offers women an exciting new option as they contemplate breast reconstruction.
Dr. Karen Horton presents ‘Breast Cancer : Exploring Your Options’ at the 8th Annual Conference for Young Women Effected By Breast Cancer.
Featured on the Breast Cancer Awareness website, Dr. Karen Horton’s article explores an overview of procedures and options for reconstruction of the breast after cancer.
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Website features Dr. Horton’s podcast on advances in technology which continue to provide new options for breast reconstruction.
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Website features Dr. Horton’s podcast on the latest research in rebuilding the breast and how to find the option that is right for you.
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Website features Dr. Horton on the latest advances and newest procedures in the field of breast reconstruction.
Dr. Karen Horton contributed this article concerning mommy makeover surgery to the website, DivineCaroline.com.
Dr. Horton contributed this article to BayAreaMama.com regarding breast reconstruction after cancer: the latest and greatest techniques.
Featured in the “Ask the Expert” section of the Young Survival Coalition website, Dr. Karen Horton answers frequently asked questions from readers about breast reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Karen Horton interviewed by the website Twin Pregnancy and Beyond in this article, “Plastic Surgery After Twins – Getting Your Body Back”.
Dr. Karen Horton answers frequently asked questions about tummy tuck.
Dr. Karen Horton answers frequently asked questions about breast augmentation.
Dr. Karen Horton discusses frequently asked questions about breast reduction.
Dr. Karen Horton answers frequently asked questions about liposuction.
Dr. Karen Horton answers frequently asked questions about breast lift surgery.
Dr. Horton was interviewed by Neko Cheri about her experience being a woman plastic surgeon and in starting her practice and business in San Francisco.
Dr. Karen Horton discusses microsurgery as an exciting new option in breast reconstruction.
Discover Dr. Karen Horton’s groundbreaking, all-female plastic surgery practice in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, a QuadA-accredited sanctuary blending innovation, sisterhood, and expert care. Learn how Dr. Horton and her “Dream Team” empower women through transformative procedures that uplift confidence, break glass ceilings, and redefine beauty standards.
Dr. Horton was honored to contribute expert insight on “Another Option with Implants” to the book, authored by Kathy Steligo.
An article written by Dr. Horton was featured in a recent issue of Haute Living San Francisco magazine. The article is titled: Anti-aging Tips for a Youthful Appearance. Read the full article to hear Dr. Horton’s tips!
In Haute Living San Francisco magazine’s 2023 Travel Issue, Dr. Horton shares her tips for staying healthy, happy and keeping your skin protected during the summer months.
This Spring, Dr. Horton and Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Emily Sespaniak, NP were featured in the 2023 Fashion Issue of Haute Living San Francisco magazine. In the article, Emily discusses her recommended treatments for a “Spring Refresh”.
Dr. Horton authored an article for Haute Living San Francisco’s Home & Design issue titled “Become the Best Version of You This Year”, in which she shared recommendations for a healthy mind and body in the new year.
Dr. Horton was honored and thrilled to be featured on the cover of the Holiday 2022 issue of Haute Living magazine! Read her story inside.
In her first byline, Dr. Karen Horton discusses the ins and outs of Breast Lift (Mastopexy) surgery in Haute Living San Francisco magazine.
Dr. Horton was recently featured in the “Women In Business” special showcase in Real Estate & Design’s May 15, 2022 issue.
Dr. Horton and Emily Sespaniak, NP are featured in the May 2022 issue of Marin Living Magazine and discuss what makes their Plastic Surgery practice groundbreaking.
Dr. Horton was a featured speaker in a panel discussion on the “social side” of aesthetic surgery at this year’s Aesthetic Meeting 2022.
Dr. Horton was asked to weigh in on her thoughts about “prejuvenation” – or preventative cosmetic treatments which can help stave off more invasive procedures down the road in an article for the Nob Hill Gazette. Flip to page 54 to read more!
Dr. Horton was featured in the April 2021 issue of the Nob Hill Gazette in an article titled “Get Instant Cosmetic Results with Dr. Horton”. Flip to page 52 to read all about it!
Dr. Karen Horton and Emily Sespaniak, NP were recently featured in Marin Living magazine’s November/December 2020 issue, discussing what sets their practice apart.
Did you know that Dr. Horton bartended to help pay for school during her medical training? Read more in this fun article in The Last Stitch.
Dr. Horton is proud to be featured in Marin Magazine’s Best of 2020 issue as “The Face of Plastic Surgery for Bay Area Women”.
Dr. Horton was featured as a Marin Visionary in the July/August issue of Marin Living Magazine. Dr. Horton discussed her advocacy for women and her approach to patient care.
Dr. Horton appears again this year in Marin Magazine’s special feature titled “Celebrating Women in Business”.
Pillars of Practice: Online Marketing Tactics They Never Taught Us in Medical School, a new eBook co-authored by Dr. Karen Horton, is now available for purchase on Amazon.
Dr. Horton was recently featured in Marin Magazine in a special segment titled “Faces of Marin 2019”, highlighting her woman-focused plastic surgery practice in San Francisco.
Dr. Horton was featured in Marin Magazine’s May 2019 issue, in a special section titled “Celebrating Women in Business”.
Dr. Horton was interviewed by New Beauty about breast procedures, including Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift and Breast Reduction.
Dr. Horton was recently interviewed by MedEsthetics about the importance of mentors, and discusses her own mentorship under Dr. Christopher Forrest while a student at the University of Toronto. Having a mentor can help future doctors become more successful and feel more confident in their medical careers!
Dr. Horton contributed an article on the latest breast implant reconstruction techniques after breast cancer treatment to the Bay Area Breast Cancer Connections October-December 2017 publication. Dr. Horton discusses nipple-sparing mastectomy and other techniques used to save the nipple in breast cancer surgery, “hidden incisions” in the fold beneath the breast, “pre-pectoral” (subcutaneous) implant placement on top of the muscle using smooth walled, permanent, postoperatively adjustable implants – which Dr. Horton has been doing for 12 years – and “direct-to-implant” breast reconstruction. She also educates about the newest generations of silicone gel breast implants and safety issues with textured devices such as BIA-ALCL.
“Dr. Horton was featured in the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeon (ASPS)’s “Plastic Surgery News” publication. “Surgeon Spotlight” presents a good-natured look at the lives of notable American Society of Plastic Surgery Members who the ASPS believes are making significant contributions to the specialty of Plastic Surgery.”
In this special insert to Bay Area newspapers, Dr. Karen Horton discusses post-treatment surgical options for breast cancer patients.
Dr. Horton discusses ‘What You Need to Know if You Choose Breast Reconstruction’ in ‘Coping with Cancer’ magazine.
Dr. Karen Horton is featured in New Beauty Magazine as a prominent female plastic surgeon in the San Francisco Bay area.
In this Go-To Beauty Guide featured in Health Magazine, Dr. Karen Horton discusses the best anti-aging secrets.
Dr. Karen Horton was featured in the Jakarta Post discussing the changing role of plastic surgery in society.
Dr. Karen Horton was interviewed by NC Mag about her study, practice, and career.
Dr. Karen Horton was featured in Crave discussing her work.
Dr. Karen Horton was featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Fog Cutter, the magazine of the Junior League of San Francisco, interviewing several local breast surgeons regarding Mammograms and Breast-Self Exams.
Dr. Karen Horton, an internationally board certified plastic surgeon operating in San Francisco, focuses on providing her patients with meticulous attention to detail, individualized care, exceptional surgical results, in a warm, welcoming environment.
Listen to the latest InspiHER’d podcast to hear all about Dr. Horton’s own journey with Plastic Surgery. She talks about the good, the bad and the body image changes after cosmetic surgery – plus so much more!
Follow along as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shadows Dr. Karen Horton during a typical day at her Plastic Surgery practice in San Francisco.
Dr. Horton joins Dr. Anthony Youn on this episode of The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show to share with the audience the five cosmetic treatments which she puts at the top of her list along with two which she recommends that you stay away from.
Dr. Horton joins Dr. Anthony Youn on the Holistic Plastic Surgery Show, as they reveal everything you need to know about Plastic Surgery of the Breasts.
Plastic Surgery Insider: Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgery, Private Practice and Proper Patient Selection
Karen Horton was featured on a segment of “Body Beautiful” on KRON TV 4 on January 7, 2008.
Dr. Karen Horton was featured on a segment of “Body Beautiful” on KRON TV 4 on October 15, 2007.
Dr. Karen Horton was featured on a segment of “Body Beautiful” on KRON TV 4 on October 21, 2008. She talks about breast surgeries.
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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.
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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.
