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Breast Augmentation

Selling Used Breast Implants!? Dr. Karen Horton Tells Allure Why This is a Bad Idea

By: Karen Horton | Jun 11, 2019

Allure magazine reached out to Dr. Karen Horton for her professional opinion on a peculiar story involving the resale of breast implants. A woman in Texas recently posted in the Facebook Marketplace advertising used breast implants for sale. There is...

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Breast Augmentation

The benefits of subglandular implants for breast augmentation

By: Karen Horton | Nov 19, 2018

In my practice, I prefer to place breast implants ON TOP of the muscle, both for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. Why keep implants on top of the muscle?  Let me count the ways: Implants placed...

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Goldilocks implants

Breast Augmentation

“Goldilocks” 8th generation breast implants: Not too ripply, not too firm, just right.

By: Karen Horton | Jan 30, 2018

The last few years have seen some major advances in the types and styles of breast implants available to women in the U.S.  While other devices are commonly available in other countries like Canada (where I trained) and Europe, the...

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ALCL and breast implants

Breast Augmentation

ALCL and breast implants? The rare incidence of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

By: Karen Horton | Jan 05, 2018

  UPDATED 9/1/24:  Here are the most recently updated facts about ALCL and textured breast implants: Data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons BIA-ALCL Global Network shows that there are currently 1687 known cases of BIA-ALCL and 59 deaths...

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What’s the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?

By: Karen Horton | Sep 19, 2017

Breast implant shells and dimensions All breast implants have a shell made out of an inert polymer called silicone, which is an inert (non-reactive) substance.  Breast implant shell surfaces can be smooth or textured.  Smooth walled implants roll around subtly...

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How Is Capsular Contracture Treated?

By: Karen Horton | Jun 20, 2017

First of all, capsular contracture is a somewhat rare condition after breast augmentation that can be treated effectively, so don’t panic! Because my practice teaches patients to massage their breasts and to get to know what is normal for their...

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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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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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