San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karen Horton specializes in reconstructive breast surgery and is honored to have been featured in a recent Everviolet blog post titled BRA Day & Two Plastic Surgeons We Love. Everviolet is dedicated to offering lingerie and loungewear that is designed specifically for women seeking femininity and comfort after breast cancer treatment.

About Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day)

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, also known as BRA Day, is an important part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is observed every October. BRA Day promotes education about reconstructive options for patients and caregivers. Dr. Horton has been an active educator and advocate for San Francisco BRA Day events for 8 years in a row. Learn more about her participation in BRA Day.

Reconstruction and Implant Options After Breast Cancer Surgery

It is critical that breast cancer survivors and patients who have had prophylactic mastectomy surgery are given access to information about all the post-surgical options that may be available to them. Patients who are candidates for post-surgical breast reconstruction should feel empowered to choose a treatment plan that best meets their needs.

In their article, Everviolet outlines different reconstructive options, including implant type and placement. Flap reconstruction involves complex microsurgery to use the patient’s own tissue to reconstruct the breasts. Read the full article to get details on the different types of procedures and learn which procedures are most often recommended by Dr. Horton.

Dr. Karen Horton Offers Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction

Dr. Horton offers a full range of breast reconstruction procedures, including implant reconstruction, DIEP/SIEA flap reconstruction, TUG flap reconstruction, and nipple reconstruction. She also is highly experienced in complex revision procedures for patients who have had previous reconstructive surgeries. Contact us with any questions or to schedule a consultation appointment.