Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, also known as BRA Day, aims to educate the public about reconstructive options available to women after breast cancer. BRA Day 2019 is on October 16th, and San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. Karen Horton is participating for the 8th year in a row.

About Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

The purpose of BRA Day is to ensure that every woman who undergoes a lumpectomy or mastectomy understands her reconstructive options and is aware that insurers are required to cover reconstructive care. Breast reconstruction is not the right choice for every woman, but the goal of BRA Day is to empower each patient to make an educated decision for themselves.

BRA Day is a collaborative campaign that involves Plastic Surgeons specializing in breast surgery, nurses, breast cancer support groups, sponsors, and several professional organizations. BRA Day also supports the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Fund, which provides financial assistance to uninsured or under-insured women seeking breast reconstruction following a lumpectomy or mastectomy.

Dr. Horton Celebrates BRA Day on Instagram

Dr. Horton enjoys connecting with patients on social media and she has over 17,000 followers on her instagram account. She recently launched a new Instagram profile exclusively for before and after photos of actual patients. In honor of breast reconstruction awareness, she will be featuring a breast reconstruction patient each day in October. Check out Dr. Horton’s Before and After Instagram and see the transformations of Breast Reconstruction Patients.

Learn More About Breast Reconstruction Day

Dr. Horton is dedicated to helping patients access reconstructive care after breast cancer treatment or prophylactic mastectomies. Learn more about National Breast Cancer Reconstruction Awareness in San Francisco or contact us with any questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Horton.