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Karen Horton, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.

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Address:
San Francisco, California, 94115
GPS:
33.5191, -86.8084
Telephone:
(415) 923-3067
Web:
http://www.womensplasticsurgery.com
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The doctors of Women’s Plastic Surgery are fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeons who offer their patients a unique combination of surgical and artistic expertise. As artists, they possess exceptional aesthetic sensibilities. As physicians, they recognize the value of the mind/body connection in healing and have incorporated these techniques into the surgical process. They understand the issues that their patients face regarding body image and self esteem.

We pride ourselves on being a full service Plastic Surgery office. Our primary goal is always to provide you with as pleasant, unintimidating, and stress-free experience as possible. Our staff is here to help you with your decisions and to guide you through this exciting process.

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Testimonials

Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

I will think of you and thank you every day for the rest of my life. I will remember every time I look in a mirror.
D.W.
Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

I felt really taken care of and very supported. The results were fantastic! The doctors were helpful with choosing the right size of implants. It turned out perfect!

Sincerely,
M.M.
Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with the result!
C.R.
Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to turn this surgery in to such a transformative event in my life.

Thanks Dr. Horton,
M.E.
Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

…You have taken a very difficult and negative situation and made it positive and bearable. I am very fortunate to have such an amazing surgeon whose care towards her patients creates beautiful works of art.

My deepest gratitude and sincerest thanks,
A.J.
Testi I feel pretty around my chest area for the first time in my whole life. This is truly an amazing gift and I’m so grateful to you!
D.M.L.
Testi Dear Dr. Horton,

…your artistry is exceptional…

Thanks for your professionalism,
C.B.
Testi Dr. Horton,

The doctor works ‘magic’! Her staff is excellent. I felt taken care of at every step of the process. I couldn’t have dreamed of better breasts. They are exactly what I wanted. The doctor took a lot of time to explain the procedure to me on our first consult day. I loved the all female office.
D.J.
Testi Dr. Horton,

"My first visit to the office I was told I would receive excellent care. That was wrong. I received extraordinary care!”

Sincerely,
D.W.

Qualifications

Dr. Karen Horton is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree with First Class Honors in Life Sciences at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Horton pursued two years of basic science molecular research, earning a Master of Science in Cancer Research (M.Sc.). She graduated from Medical School with Honors at the University of Toronto (M.D.) and then completed a five-year Plastic Surgery Residency at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada.

Dr. Horton settled in the Bay Area after completing a final year of training in Reconstructive Microsurgery and Hand Surgery at the Buncke Clinic, California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Horton's special training and interest includes reconstruction of the breast following breast cancer using microsurgical techniques. She has extensive experience with the DIEP flap, the SIEA flap and the TUG (inner thigh) flap for immediate and delayed reconstruction following mastectomy. She is a currently designated as a Fellow in Plastic Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (F.R.C.S.C.).

As an invited guest speaker at meetings throughout the United States, Dr. Horton educates, empowers and informs women about options for breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Horton has published review book chapters on breast reconstruction and breast surgery. She has presented numerous clinical papers at national and international scientific meetings in Plastic Surgery, and has won research awards. She has been featured on television shows and newscasts, discussing the latest in Plastic Surgery techniques.

Dr. Horton has published review book chapters on breast reconstruction. She has presented numerous clinical papers at national and international scientific meetings in Plastic Surgery, and has won research awards. Dr. Horton is involved with teaching and keeps current with the medical literature by participating in academic Journal Clubs. In addition to participating as an active member of many professional associations she also serves as a mentor to young female surgeons and medical students in training.

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation with Silicone and Saline Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Restoration after Pregnancy
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reshaping after Massive Weight Loss
  • D.I.E.P. flaps (Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator)
  • S.I.E.A. flaps (Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery)
  • T.U.G. flaps (Transverse Upper Gracilis) or Inner Thigh Flap
  • Single-Stage Implant Breast Reconstruction
  • Free and Pedicled T.R.A.M. flaps (Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous)
  • Expander-Implant Breast Reconstruction
  • Latissimus Dorsi + Implant Reconstruction
  • Correction of Deformities Related to Previous Surgery

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction (Traditional SAL, PALS, VASER, UAL)
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Mini-Abdominoplasty
  • Thigh Lifts
  • Lower Body Lifts
  • Brachioplasty
  • Breast Reconstruction after Massive Weight Loss
  • Breast Augmentation after Massive Weight Loss

Face Procedures

  • Blepharoplasty (Upper and Lower Eyelids)
  • Facelifts
  • Necklifts
  • Mid-Facelifts
  • Browlifts
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Chin Implants

General Procedures

  • BOTOX®
  • Injectable Fillers/Collagen
  • Endoscopic Surgery for Axillary Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)