Breast implant removal, called explantation, has become increasingly popular over the last decade. Styles and preferences change, there is a trend to more natural looking breasts, and with menopause or weight gain, the breast can naturally increase in volume. Even...
Learn MoreThe 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 of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). It covers what we know...
Learn MoreSan Francisco Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karen Horton was recently featured in a RealSelf article discussing breast augmentation via fat transfer. Because breast implants are not used in this procedure, it’s often called a “natural boob job,” “implant-free breast augmentation,”...
Learn MoreToday's news was no surprise. Textured implants from the manufacturer Allergan were pulled from the U.S. market, following the UK, France and Canada. I have never been a fan of textured implants and I don't use them in my practice. ...
Learn More"What are Mondor's bands? Mondor's bands are bands of tight superficial veins that can often pop up a few weeks after breast surgery in the armpit area or under the breast, often below the breast fold (inframammary fold). We see...
Learn MoreIn 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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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.
*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.