Karen M Horton, MD

Specialties

Dr. Karen Horton is an internationally Board-​Certified Plastic Surgeon & Reconstructive Microsurgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for women. Based in San Francisco, Dr. Horton’s private practice focuses on providing meticulous attention to detail, individualized and compassionate care, and exceptional surgical results in a warm and welcoming environment. Dr. Horton’s Practice Philosophy is to EDUCATE, INFORM and EMPOWER her patients to make the best decisions about their bodies. Dr. Horton offers women the latest techniques in Breast Cancer Reconstruction, cosmetic surgery from head to toe for women and men, and is a specialist in the «Mommy Makeover» procedure for Moms! A mother of twins herself, Dr. Horton understands how body image can directly influence self-​esteem and quality of life for women. Dr. Horton is also one of very few labiaplasty surgery specialists in the Bay Area. She focuses on providing NATURAL results for all her patients, with minimal downtime and an overall positive experience.

History

Established in 2006.

Trained in the United States and Canada, Dr. Horton moved to the Bay Area in 2005. Dr. Horton was most recently designated a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). An invited guest speaker at meetings throughout the United States, Dr. Horton has published review book chapters on breast surgery, presented clinical papers at national and international scientific meetings, won research awards and been featured on television shows and local newscasts. A surgeon’s daughter, Dr. Horton followed in her father’s footsteps, caring especially for breast cancer patients. Dr. Horton offers women the latest techniques in breast cancer reconstruction including using sophisticated Microsurgical techniques to reconstruct the breast using the body’s own tissue; avoiding sacrifice of major muscles of the body and the exciting option of nipple-​sparing mastectomy and immediate single-​stage breast implant reconstruction to preserve the very best aesthetics for women.

Meet the Business Owner

Karen H.

Business Owner

A mother of twins herself, Dr. Horton specializes in «Mommy Makeover» procedures to rejuvenate the breasts, abdomen and body of women who have had children and who wish to regain their pre-​pregnancy form. She has particular interest and experience in cosmetic breast surgery, including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction and complex revision breast surgery. Outside of surgery, Dr. Horton pursues physical fitness herself and is an avid runner. She encourages all her patients to become physically active before surgery, and to strive toward their weight loss and fitness goals prior to undergoing any major surgery. She lives in Marin country with her husband and twin daughters.

Dr. Horton’s particular practice strengths in Plastic Surgery include her meticulous surgical technique and judgment, her innate artistic and creative ability, her genuine and compassionate nature and extensive surgical experience.

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