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Dr. Karen Horton is Internationally Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic surgery for women and men. Since 2006, Dr. Horton’s boutique Pacific Heights San Francisco Plastic Surgery private practice focuses on providing personalized care with meticulous attention to detail in a warm, welcoming and unintimidating professional environment.
Regardless of whether surgery is cosmetic or reconstructive, Dr. Horton’s practice is centered on providing BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL looking and long-lasting results. “Dr. Karen” is also a Plastic Surgery patient herself, and she shares it all! Learn all about her own Mommy Makeover experience in her blog series.
Trained in the United States and Canada, Dr. Horton completed a Bachelor of Science with Honors (BScH) and Master of Science (MSc) in Molecular Biology/Cancer Research degree in Kingston, Ontario, Canada before embarking on her medical career. After graduating Medical School (MD) at the University of Toronto, Dr. Horton was trained in a Plastic Surgery integrated residency program for five years, becoming Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) in 2005.
She moved to the Bay Area to complete her Fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery in San Francisco and became Board-Certified in Plastic Surgery in the United States as well. Dr. Horton is designated a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). She currently serves as a Plastic Surgery Oral Examiner for ABPS and a Peer Reviewer of scientific articles for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Read Dr. Horton’s curriculum vitae (CV) for her most recent professional society memberships, awards, presentations, publications and volunteer work.
Working with Dr. Horton and her staff has been one of the best healthcare experiences I’ve had. My surgery went as expected and the result was what I’d hoped for and we discussed. Beyond that, the entire staff made me feel safe and cared for. It was an incredibly easy and smooth process. Each time I was in touch with them, in person, by phone, email, texting, or post-surgery…I felt like I was the most important patient. They were encouraging and supportive as questions and sometimes worries arose. I can’t say enough positive about my experience with the entire team at Dr. Horton’s practice. I walked away from a $1,000 deposit with a different surgeon to be with Dr. Horton and so glad that I did. I am so grateful.
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We are excited to share that Haute Living San Francisco’s November/December 2022 issue features Dr. Karen Horton on the cover.
Inside, an article titled “Finding Beauty Beyond Boundaries“ includes a profile of Dr. Horton as well as an interview that delves into her journey to Plastic Surgery, the trajectory of her career, and her family.
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Dr. Horton Featured on the Cover of Haute Living San Francisco MagazineA breast cancer surgeon’s daughter, Dr. Horton followed in her father’s footsteps, caring especially for women facing breast cancer by offering advanced breast reconstruction options during the first two decades of her career – including sophisticated microsurgical techniques to reconstruct the breast using the body’s own tissue; avoiding sacrifice of major muscles of the body, and nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate prepectoral single-stage breast implant reconstruction.
Dr. Horton is no longer a Participating Provider for any insurance. However, we continue to serve breast cancer survivors by offering complex breast revision surgeries to women who have completed their cancer treatment and desire improved symmetry to their reconstruction or improved aesthetics to their breasts. We offer financing for self-pay surgeries through third party programs, and can provide guidance to patients in initiating an insurance claim for reimbursement after surgery.
A mother of twins herself, Dr. Horton specializes in “Mommy Makeover” procedures to rejuvenate the breasts, abdomen and body of women who have had children and who wish to regain their pre-pregnancy form. She has particular interest and experience in cosmetic breast surgery, including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction and complex revision breast surgery.
An invited guest speaker at meetings throughout the United States, Dr. Horton educates, empowers and informs her colleagues and the public about Plastic Surgery. She has published review book chapters on breast surgery, presented clinical papers at national and international scientific meetings, and has won research awards. Featured on television shows, local newscasts and podcasts, Dr. Horton discusses the latest techniques in Plastic Surgery. Her surgical results with accompanying patient journey descriptions are featured on Dr. Horton’s “before and afters” Instagram account.
A Day at the Office with Dr. Karen Horton
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Outside of surgery, Dr. Horton pursues physical fitness and is committed to staying in her very best shape with Pure Barre, which she has practiced for over a decade, and skiing throughout the winter months in Lake Tahoe. She encourages all her patients to become physically active before surgery, and to strive toward their weight loss and fitness goals prior to undergoing any major surgery. She lives in Marin county with her husband and fraternal twin daughters. For a sneak peak of Dr. Karen’s life in the office/operating room and outside of surgery, follow her @drkarenhorton Instagram account.
Dr. Horton is dedicated to utilizing her experience and abilities to provide compassionate care that meets or exceeds patient expectations. She treats patients as if they were a dear friend or family member, and can gently say ‘no’ if patients are not a good candidate for surgery, explaining why and educating about her concerns in detail.
Read Dr. Horton’s Curriculum Vitae
"I have never been so impressed by a doctor. I felt like it was an old friend who I trusted completely. Dr. Horton is extraordinary. Her compassion and attitude makes being a patient easy. She is one in a million and I feel so lucky to have found her."
“I booked a consultation with Dr. Horton and I’m so glad I did. She’s very professional and listens closely to her patients. She treated me like I was the only one she was seeing the whole day; I felt very important. She understands what women want because she is a woman as well. That was a big plus for me to find a woman Plastic Surgeon whose approach was more of a natural breast look than other surgeons’ results. She has extensive information on her website and is really good about answering every question you have about surgery. She goes over everything she will be doing before, during and after the procedure. She’s extremely informative and the consultation put me completely at ease.”
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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.
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:
Closed
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.
SHOP SKIN CARE*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.
