I had a vertical restore at age 65 with Dr Amir Karam. It has been a little over a year and I am delighted with the results. Some of my friends have not even noticed - I just look rested. Dr Karam will provide you with all the information and supplements that you need to make the procedure and the recovery time as comfortable as possible. I usually bruise very easily but with the supplements that were given to me prior to my procedure and afterwards, my bruises were gone within a week. I highly recommend Dr. Karam and would go back to him for anything I might want done in the future. I totally trust his approach and recommendations. You won't be disappointed! read more

Amir M. Karam, M.D - A recent photo - a year after my vertical restore procedure. - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - San Diego, California

STAY AWAY from this man! I too do not like leaving negative reviews however if I can save one person from going through what I did it will all be worth it. the scars are hideous.. unprofessional and unnecessary, just sloppy. For the amount of money paid your result should be much better than they are. First red flag was the in person consultation the day before surgery- maybe 5 minutes. He didn't even seem to know my case. I was extremely concerned but my concerns were quickly dismissed by his staff. One of his nurses actually said to me "Bless your heart"! Wow, just wow! We all know what that means sweety. I have a double scar under my chin where he made two cuts (yes I have pictures) and has caused a double bubble under my chin. It was noticeable within a few months. his recovery nurse was amazing but quit within months of my recovery. In the beginning he said lasers would take care of the mistakes ( but never offered them himself). I was having a difficult recovery I called and emailed multiple times and was finally told Dr Karam was not available to talk to me. His emails also will disappear on his response for his protection so be aware. You will be dismissed, left to try and correct his huge mistakes. My eyelids still had extra skin which will require another lid surgery, he did offer to re-do them early on but after a year of ignored calls I will never let this man touch my face again. He would not allow any kind of red light for healing or oxygen chamber.. very standard with most plastic surgeons. All natural healing is what he promotes, it's just bullshit. No lasers will correct the deep scars and scar tissue he left. It's been 2 years and I still can't feel the sides of my face and under my chin. Find someone else! There are many more professional and skilled surgeons available. read more

Honest review here. SCARS that will never go away, no matter how many lasers, corrective surgery, micro-needling and hair transplants (yes, that bad). I will be left with scars for life that could have been completely avoided. I am so incredibly unhappy with my results. Not only did I pay a fortune for the "Vertical Restore", lower and upper Bleph, lip lift and fat transfer, I was left with subpar results and the scars are horrendous. The scars left around my face are so incredibly noticeable that I have to get hair-transplanted to cover them. I cannot wear my hair up or back. The scars under my eyes, around my ears and hairline are incredibly noticeable. I have consulted with multiple surgeons in regards to my results, and all are shocked at not only what I paid, but the lack of results and permanent scarring. I have since had to undergo surgery to fix the GIGANTIC scar under my nose from the lip lift (super low), as well as the disproportion of my facelift (jowels left on the left of my face) and the skin that was left under my chin and neck. My neck lift was barely touched, yet the scars are horrendous. I had to have the bags corrected in my 2nd facelift by a SKILLED surgeon. My lower bleph left me with nothing but scars and bags. All of which I pointed out to Dr. Karam. I have asked for a refund to cover the cost of a facelift revision, lower bleph revision, neck lift revision, scar revision therapy as well as the hair transplants to cover the scarring around my face and hairline. I have reached out to Dr. Karam on several occasions, and my concerns were brushed off. I felt intimidated anytime I brought up my concerns, therefore my trust and faith in his ability to make this right has passed. I have since requested that I receive money back to take care of all of the areas that need fixing and I have received no response to my request. read more

Let me first say that Dr. Karams technical skills are very good. However, when you are charging Rolls Royce prices your patients deserve Rolls Royce service. I had very minimal interaction with Dr. Karam. In addition, the staff didn't bother to follow up and check on me for days after I left. Never would Dr. Karam bother to check on his patients himself at this stage of his career. At his two year ago pricing of $80k the experience would have been ok. But, at his inflated increased pricing of $200k (I ended up paying $186k) the practice has work to do. His team could take some training from Hannah in his office. She is not only outstanding at what she does she saved me from another nurse in the office hurting me unnecessarily when trying to take out my stitches. Hannah's skill set is not only a cut above but she is extremely nurturing . More care less cheerleading would have been more in line with what I expected from Dr. Karam's office. Hannah just seemed to make everything better. And, lastly being left in a hallway when nervous prior to a surgery just isn't acceptable. It wasn't my job to bring comfort to a nervous patient waiting for her surgery appointment. But, I felt the need to do something for her as I felt like she did the day before waiting alone for mine. There are great surgeons with incredible skills and great bed side manners for a fraction of the price. Do more research than I did. read more

Absolutely the best experience, Antonio was wonderful to work with. They professionally answered all my questions and my vertical restore looks stunning! Dr Karam highly skilled and the result is perfect. The before and aftercare were carefully written out and the guide covered everything you needed. The only thing I would recommend/ add is his wife's morning smoothie daily for the week following the procedure, along with the vitamins. read more

From start to finish.. Antonio my surgical support person was kind, and worked tirelessly to get a coveted appointment to this very popular office .. Dr Karam is a true professional. He was through and honest with me about my needs. I have nothing but good things to say. read more

I am a former patient. If you want them to take your money and then ignore you and treat you like pooh then use them! Me and my peers helped build his business and now that he is a big shot charging a minimum of $70K treats us like nothing. They don't even return emails unless you are ready to hand over your credit card. Dr. Karam and his staff should be ashamed of how they treat former patients who helped get them to where they are today. While he does great work, there is lots of competition these days who do just as good work and won't treat you like a business transaction. read more

World Class Experienc! Simply, it's a World Class Experience from the first moment of contact with the clinical staff by telephone to the completion of the last follow up after surgery. It's an experience just as seen via social media, all is truth, everything from clinic to people look as real as you're watching them on social media, since that is how I navigated learning about Vertical Restore, physician creditionals, proven results, procedures, helpful suggestions of do's and don't of less invasive procedures, after care and real life experiences of Dr Karam's patients. Over the two years I spent getting ready for having a vertical restore, I became to trust Dr Karam, clinical staff, results and the process. I came with complete trust and that never changed. I took a lot of suggestions from Dr Karam's patients and his wife Neda and incorporated them into my real life after care in a hotel. I had a nurse with me (Keshia) for the first 48 hours, so I could sleep knowing someone was watching over me and set up a daily regime, including a medication schedule, so I could follow it while recovering. I walked to my follow up appointments - 5 minute walk. Everything went as I expected, the process unfolded just as all the videos, literature, you tube and social media posts portrayed it. It's a honor to have Dr Karam perform my surgery, his Skill is a Gift. Trust the Process. read more

I've been reluctant to post this for a long time as I feel bad posting less than favorable comments about people on line however the time has come that I have to be forth coming about Dr Karam's services. I had rhinoplasty and a chin implant with Dr Karam 8 years ago. Firstly, my smile was completely crooked from the chin implant and after chatting to Dr Karam on numerous occasions about it, he refused to validate my concerns and kept telling me that it wasn't possible since he used the smallest implant available. Eventually, I had another surgeon in LA remove it and sadly am left with scar tissue on the one side of my chin. The nose is a whole other story. What he proposed on the computer generated image was completely different to what I got. Also, I've never been able to fully breathe out of the left nostril. I went back to him twice and he told me the nostril was just very dry and to use a nose spray to open up the nose passage. In reality, the septum is crooked and as time has passed, it's getting worse. Within the year, I'm going to have to have this fixed as well as I simply cannot go on with compromised breathing. read more

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Wow!!! All I can say is from Tina and Jillian in the front office to Jordan and her MA i was treated like family. I came into this experience as an ER nurse with apprehension and uncertainty and I left feeling taken care of and pampered as well. Jordan did the Intracel treatment with PRP. Before coming I made the mistake of "Dr Googling" the procedure and almost decided against it. I just love how realistic and conservative they are here at the office. She made sure she to explain to me how at Dr Karams office they take special care to be as careful with my skin as they would their own. As a nurse myself I traveled hundreds of miles to this office. And I will come back thats for sure! Hey maybe I can be their future VIP Concierge Care nurse advocate or they come visit my family homestead @49erhomestead farm in Northern California! read more

Amir M. Karam, M.D - Here I am happy to get my treatment! In my late 40s and next step intra cell In 3 months again. - Plastic Surgeons Near Me - San Diego, California

I am a previous client of Dr. Karam's from 10 years ago. I was pleased with my past experiences, so I would have no reason to leave this review unless my current experience was markedly negative. They've not only lost my business, but my fiancé's as well. A big shame. Follow your gut, when you are treated like an afterthought by everyone on staff. The arrogant millennials running this office have a lot to learn. The condescending, dismissive attitudes need a big adjustment. *Reminder kids* (Karam's staff), it's the clients that pay your wages and keep Dr. Karam's office in business. The rest of the experience is as follows: IMPERSONAL PROCESS: Once you complete an online form and send your photos requesting consult, you will receive a boiler plate response from office staff, stating that your photos have been reviewed and here is "what Dr. Karam recommends." Both my fiancé and I received a recommendation that far-exceeded what we had expressed interest in and they were IDENTICAL SURGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS. Really? Identical recommendations for two different people? Very impersonal. I question whether Dr. Karam reviewed the photos himself, or has a staff member review and send out the boiler plate menu of procedures to clients over a certain age. An ASSEMBLY LINE approach to surgical recommendations raises big red flags. SALES PITCH: Next is a high-pressured sales pitch to put 20% down in order to hold the quoted price, before the "prices increase" and to hold a date on the calendar for 2023. They're very responsive when they want to get your deposit. VIRTUAL CONSULT: Consultation is $1,000 for an alleged hour of FaceTime. There are no in-person consults. The only opportunity you are given for a face to face is the DAY BEFORE SURGERY. I reluctantly booked a consult which was 7 minutes long. Dr. Karam didn't seem to remember me or the procedures he had performed before. It would be helpful to pull up a previous client's record so you know who I am. It felt half-hearted, rushed and very lackadaisical considering we're discussing facial surgery. I am pretty well-versed about what Vertical Restore entails, but other questions came up after my consult. Which leads to the next error they made in the process. NO RESPONSE TO REPEATED REQUESTS: I emailed and called his Patient Coordinator asking for some additional FaceTime, since I used 7 minutes of time during my consult. Four days later, NO RESPONSE, completely ignored. I had put 20% down, booked the surgery and this is how I'm treated? I DECIDED TO CANCEL SURGERY. I had lost all confidence and didn't feel good about moving forward. My fiancé had nearly the identical experience, with 3 calls and 2 emails that went unanswered. He couldn't even get a consult on the schedule. He was interested in an eye procedure. I guess if you don't meet their minimum amount of surgical procedures, they don't bother to call you back? That was our guess at this point. Neither of us is interested in pursuing something as important, delicate and costly with an office and doctor that treats you like an inconvenience. The lack of professionalism, arrogance and disinterest in providing basic customer service to your clients is unacceptable. A total failure. We have since had two great consults with other surgeons. The difference was night and day. EVERYTHING matters during this process. The culture and attitude of the doctor trickles down to every level of staff. If you feel like you're being treated poorly, like another number in line, the way Karam's office treated us, then MOVE ON. There are plenty of other skilled surgeons out there with good people working for them. Hope this helps. read more

I had a vertical restore couple year ago.My main complain is very visible scars close to my ear lobes and temple area. My face on one side is more pulled than the other side and as the result my eye looks smaller. Also some part of my neck is dropping.Expected much better price consider the amount of money I paid. read more

I've been going here for Botox for a while now and like the results. This one-star review is for their new drivers license policy. Today I took time off of work and paid a child care provider to arrive at my appointment on time. The desk person wanted to make a photocopy of my drivers license. I declined; I've had identity theft issues in the past and they were a nightmare to clear up. Now I don't give out personal info where it's not necessary. I offered to *show* them my license so they could confirm my name, and to prepay for the service (I've always paid for the service there in full at the time of the service without a problem, which I assume they could see from their records). But they refused to treat me unless they actually had a copy of my license in their files. There's no reason for this, and I'm so annoyed they didn't bother to let me know about this new requirement before I incurred all the costs of showing up at my appointment. They offered to reschedule, but why? We would have the same problem next time. read more

Beyond disappointing and costly experience. Do not be fooled by the talk and charm because when something goes wrong he will not offer a revision and blame anything and anyone but himself. I wish I went somewhere else, but not too late for others. Please do your research, he is by no means the best. read more

Still haven't heard a word. Went through all the trouble of filling out the questionnaire including sending a picture and no word. What is wrong with this doctor? Also my friend had a facelift from him and she looks like a clown so I wouldn't go anyway read more

I have had the privilege of caring for Dr. Karman 's facial rejuvenation surgery patients. Unequivocally, this surgeon is a stellar facial "sculptor and surgical artist!". Two weeks prior to surgery patients begin his supplements protocol aimed to promote healing. It's amazing that his patients have minimal if any pain after surgery.Within the first day already patients notice a more youthful and well rested appearance. I highly recommend Dr Karman. Incidentally, his office staff is professional, courteous and friendly. read more

Dr Karam is a great surgeon, a true artist and a wonderful human being. He has done 2 procedures on me over the last 3 years. Both with excellent results. His fat transfer and his lip lift technique are extraordinary. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best. read more

I'm one month out from a Vertical Restore with Dr Karam. Dr Karam is an incredibly talented Surgeon. I can barely see my scars already. I also did a laser peel, within 8 days I was wearing makeup and admiring my new jawline and neck. I'm 65 this month and so happy I chose him. He is the best there is. His staff are fun, caring and kind. They made my entire experience so easy. I would not hesitate or even think about going anywhere else. Check out his Instagram account. He does all his content himself. Extremely informative, with many before and after photos. I decided on Dr Karam after researching his Instagram and had made my decision before we had even met. read more

I had my lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Karam in December, 2016. It's been six years and I continue to struggle with dry eye in my left eye. I've been to two ocular-plastic surgeons, one ophthalmologist, and by chance two opticians. All 5 tell me it's very simple: there was too much skin cut away from the lower eyelid by the physician who performed the procedure. This causes something called "incomplete blink." It's basically when there's not enough skin available for the eyelid to fully close. It's only in my left eye so, presumably, it wasn't my eyes' reaction to the surgery. I went back to Dr. Karan two times and he said the results looked good and there was nothing he could do. He's really accurate. The results look fantastic! And there is truly nothing he nor anyone can do...aside from NOT cutting too much skin away in the first place. I don't accuse him of any type of malpractice. It's a cost of doing surgery. You truly never know about the result until it is done. However, if you are considering this procedure, know that you might be one of the 2% who get dry eye. There is a reason you sign all the "dry eye" boiler plate disclosure documents in Dr. Karan's waiting room. Trust me. It's not worth it. Stick with what you've got. It's better than taking ibuprofen for eye inflammation every day. The positive stars are for his staff and for the outcome aesthetically. Again, he probably did the best job he could have (please know that his certification is in GENERAL plastic surgery and not OCULAR plastic surgery and there is a difference. Live and learn, I guess). I'm certain he didn't know he was taking away too much skin, but he still did. Maybe I could refute the opinion of one doctor, but 5, I just can't. The most recent one was last month. I never stop giving it the old college try to see if someone might be able to help end my eye pain. So far, no one is able. You need to know that this can happen to you, as well. ...and no, my name is not Maven. It's Mason. Sometimes offices will say "we never had a patient with that name." **************** 11/08/2022- Still stings and burns in my left eye. Every. Single. Minute. Of. Every. Single. Day. read more

So far, the Trifecta has been fantastic. Dr. Karam is incredibly knowledgable. I watch his "Skin School" segments on YouTube and have learned so much from him in just a couple weeks time. Highly recommend checking him out. read more

If you are considering facial plastic surgery, this is the doctor for you. This is the second facelift I've done with him, the last one being 10 years ago. If I wasn't pleased the first time, I wouldn't have returned for a repeat. Dr Karam is not just a dr but a true artist. He is so humble and his approach is so natural. You won't ever catch someone staring at you and thinking "they clearly had work done"! Instead, you'll simply look radiant as well as beautiful. read more

After doing doing a ton of research for over a year Dr Karam is the best facial plastic surgeon in the country hands down. His craft to a more youthful face that looks 100% natural is unmatched. I'm two weeks out from his vertical restore procedure, upper & lower eyes with fat transfer, feeling so great I have to remind myself to rest. The procedures were easier than expected and I'm healing extremely fast. OMG!! I could go on forever about my jawline & neckline as I'm healing. I'm 48 years old and never had such beautiful neckline & jawline before. Everyday is exciting as I'm healing!!! I feel youthful again. Thank you Dr Karam and your amazing staff for this this flawless experience. *Dr Karam shares a lot of helpful education on aging, over use of fillers & his procedures. Go check out his YouTube channel. read more

Be careful...this is not someone you want...will empty your bank account, weeks of trauma, scars, and not good results.

I had my first nose filler and lip filler for the second time around with dr.Karam.He did it painless and very quick.I love it.One thing that i complain about was he doesn't make me feel welcome at all,he doesn't communicate much or very welcoming. But the lady i forgot her name,the short one she's very welcoming from checking in to checkin out. Anyways,dr.karam did my nose filler and lips perfectly and looking natural so that's my point for him just need to be more welcoming coz my experience last time with her nurse was very welcoming . .Thanks ! read more

Lovely office! I am so happy I found Jordan! She is super sweet & I really am so happy with the way she did my Botox! Highly recommend!!

Dr. Karam and his team are the only ones I trust. His staff is always so helpful, amazing, and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Karam is the best in his field and I always feel that I'm in the best hands! read more

I started following Dr.Karam a couple of years ago. I was 45 and I had begun to notice my jowls sagging, I would lift them and notice how much younger I would look. I don't like fillers and felt nervous to have a procedure done to my face. I finally made an appointment through Zoom and was impressed with Dr.Karam's accuracy and ability to explain the four points of the face that would need to be addressed to restore balance and symmetry to my face. Prior to the vertical restore I had the pleasure of meeting Dr.Karam and his team. They were absolutely wonderful. I firmly believe that you are only as good as the people that surround you. Well, it's definitely true in Dr.Karam's office. I will never forget that in our in person meeting Dr.Karam asked me what my biggest concern was. I said, "it's my face, if something goes wrong, that's it!" He smiled and said, "oh, I'm not worried about that, you'll be fine". However, I knew he was my doctor of choice when I noticed that as we talked he was constantly studying my face. I knew then that he uses his gift to customize optimal results for each of his patients. Four months later, I look and feel wonderful. I wasn't trying  to look 20, I wanted to look refreshed and the best version of me while still looking like myself. Dr.Karam gave me exactly that. Looking 15 years younger was just part of the package. One more thing I would like to add is the post op care from his office. They continued to show genuine interest in me after my vertical restore. They would call to see how I was feeling, asked if I needed anything. Although this was my first time having a procedure on my face, it's not my first rodeo with plastic surgery. However, it was the first time having such a smooth experience from start to finish. I am forever grateful. read more

Quoted 24,000 for a procedure at the end of 2020, when I called back early 2021 to schedule a consultation the price had gone up to $47,000 for that same procedure. I was in shock. I don't care how good of a surgeon you are, that price increase is out of control. Pure greed if you ask me, making it impossible for most to even consider having a procedure done with Dr. Karam. I thought you were in the business to help people improve the quality of life and help them feel young again. How can they with these insane prices that will leave you broke. Not one top plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, I have gotten quotes from, even comes close to Dr. Karam's prices. read more

Dr. Karam is talented, professional and provides excellent results. I initially learned about him from his excellent results on his Instagram. My experience is that he and his staff are very caring and attentive. I highly recommend him and will definitely go back for other procedures in the future. read more

Dr Karam has a really good calming nature on top of the skills needed for surgery. He is responsive and takes time to listen, address any questions or concerns you may have. Then explains until you have an understanding of what takes place. His work speaks for his skill set. read more

I could not be happier with my experience with Dr. Karam and his wonderful staff! Dr. Karam answered all of my questions during my consultation and treatment. I did not feel rushed at all. We even discussed more long term preventative maintenance options, which I really appreciated. His approach is very natural and his bedside manner is commendable. I told him I had an upcoming trip, so he offered to have me come back twice for red light and laser treatments to break up some predicted bruising (amazing!) I will definitely be back in the future. read more

Dr Karam is great! Always professional, personal and does a fantastic job. His office is beautiful and his entire staff is wonderful. Love it here !! read more

Dr. Karam and his whole team are amazing. From my consult to surgery my experience was a breeze. Any questions I had along the way were promptly answered. I would recommend Dr. Karam for any of your facial needs. read more

Dr Karam is absolutely amazing. I cannot recommendation his services enough. He is an artist when it comes to your face. I have been to a few places before him and I've never felt so comfortable and confident in Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery. I cannot stress this enough, he is worth EVERY penny. Just take a look at the work he has done on his instagram. He has an eye for beauty that looks natural. I can confidently say that I will be a forever client! read more

I was seen today by doctor Amir M. Karam and he was awesome ! All the receptionist and staff weee so sweet and friendly. Doctor Karam gave the honest truth but still had me choose what I'd like which says a lot about him. He did a non surgical rhino just because I am not yet too comfortable on doing surgery just yet. The result of the non rhinoplasty was awesome my nose looks so good ! I hope by this year I will have the courage to do the rhino plasty and make it permanent ! Thanks again ! read more

After interviewing other Drs. and looking at ratings, I chose Dr Karam because he is the best at what he does. He and his staff are professional, kind and caring and always make you feel comfortable and welcome! I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their appearance with natural looking results. read more

Dr Karam is a competent and extremely talented doctor, Honest and carrying. Absolutely impressed by his ability to make slight changes and accentuate your truly authentic and natural beauty, now, that's genius. Without a doubt he is the best in southern California. The staff is extremely sweet and professional. Trying their very best to accommodate the time and day. It's all about customer service, and genuine care for everyone who walks into the doors. read more

When i first started using fillers for my lips, I chose Dr. Karam. He studies your lip shape and uses his skills to determine the best way to fill. I have tried other doctors when I moved to Los angeles and haven't found anyone who doesn't ruin my shape or over fill. It is worth the trip down. read more

Dr. Karam and his staff are very welcoming and allow patients to feel comfortable in his beautiful offices. Several members of my family have had procedures, ranging from small to more significant, and all have been pleased. I have skin that scars easily, and Dr. Karam's staff has worked hard to improve the scarring, with very little cost to me. read more

$1,000 for a VIRTUAL consult - are you insane? AND they refuse to offer in person consultations so that's the only option you have. I asked if it was possible to do the virtual consult and then do an in-person after and was willing to pay for both but they literally said no - I had my card ready and willing to pay the $1000 for an in person after but they literally refused!! They said the only time you see the doctor in person is ONE DAY before your scheduled surgery, for your pre op!!! WHAT?! $1,000 to have him look at my face from a completely distorted FaceTime lens - completely inaccurate because the SCIENCE behind camera lenses proves that the way you look on your camera is not comparable to how you look in real life. 17mm lens view from a front lens vs 50 mm lens in the back vs real life aren't comparable. Not seeing the patient in person until ONE DAY before surgery. Not to mention he is unable to touch your skin for elasticity and structure etc - this screams a lack of patient care , lack of skill, lack of expertise etc the list goes on. Furthermore, it screams money-hungry and a complete disregard for patient care. No thanks - I'll take my $1,000 to KOA or Jacono - world renowned surgeons who do in-person consults. read more