Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery

Great experience from walk in, to walk out! The whole team concept is what makes Dr Karam’s business model work, and I say business, in a positive manner, because this type of structure and organization is whats necessary for precision and excellence everyone has come to expect from the vertical restore procedure. From pre-op coordinator Antonio Gonzalez to post op team Kasie and Chianti, as well as private 24 hour post op nursing care provided Keshia Chapman, RN, the patient is well prioritized as the star of the show! I could not imagine having a better outcome anywhere else, I feel so fortunate to have been recommended to Amir Karam, MD, by another former satisfied client, and I’m confident his practice will continue to be an industry leader for years to come.

I am incredibly impressed with my entire experience at Carmel Valley Plastic Surgery. From the moment I walk in, I'm greeted warmly by Jake and Morningstar - their customer service and positive attitude are truly unmatched. Anthony, the patient coordinator, has been outstanding. When I made a scheduling mistake; Anthony & Jake personally ensured everything was sorted out seamlessly. Tonia’s skill, her up-to-date knowledge, and her technique as an aesthetic RN are the best I've encountered, exactly what I was looking for. The office's philosophy of helping patients achieve beautiful, natural results while preserving the integrity and health of their skin and features is why I booked my first appointment and why I keep coming back every few months. All of the staff go above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about this place.

Dr. Karam is a great plastic surgeon in San Diego. He's cool confident and well-informed. His staff is very friendly and always smiling. They were really knows what he is doing and has very wonderful bedside manner. I wasn't even nervous at all for surgery. My surgery completed without any problem. I really impressed from Dr. Karam and his staff.

I regret to share my deeply disappointing experiences with Dr. Karam over multiple procedures spanning several years. My journey began in 2020 with a fat transfer to address facial hollowing. Despite initial promises, the results quickly faded, leaving me with no noticeable improvement. I was told from staff and Dr. Karam that results would improve over time. Two years later, I saw no positive changes at all. Upon asking for another fat transfer, I was declined as he said he does not do revisions (although it says he does in the contract). My results not only did not get any better, they got worse. Because I was so unhappy with the results, I considered a vertical restore to fix the issues with the lower half of my face, and upper and lower bleph to help with my eyes. It was not until I asked about doing a different procedure that I was able to talk to Dr. Karam again. Makes sense...if I'm paying more money, he will meet with me. He ended up telling me that he was no longer doing fat transfer without a vertical restore because the results weren't good. If the results were not good, then he should have offered to do a fat transfer again. He did not. In 2022, I underwent a vertical restore procedure and blepharoplasty. Unfortunately, these interventions also failed to meet expectations. My eyes now appear worse than before, with increased droopiness and wrinkles. A subsequent consultation with an eyelid specialist revealed that Dr. Karam's work was subpar, irreparable, and that he is a surgeon who consistently does revisions for Dr. Karam's sloppy work. Throughout this process, I've faced significant challenges in obtaining adequate follow-up care. Post-operative appointments were with nurses, not Dr. Karam himself. When I asked to meet with Dr. Karam, the response I always got was that he is "in surgery" and cannot meet. He is so busy doing so many surgeries that he does not have the time for any post-op care at all which is completely NEGLIGENT. My attempts to schedule reviews via phone and email with the doctor have been repeatedly unsuccessful, leaving me feeling dismissed and unheard. After paying for your procedure, you are nothing but a number and you will be treated as such. It's like the DMV of plastic surgery.I will never be doing a procedure with Dr. Karam ever again. I caution potential patients to look beyond his exciting social media presence and large following, and carefully research patient outcomes. His popularity on social media does not make him the best doctor. His prices reflect his popularity, not his work. In my experience, the high costs associated with Dr. Karam's procedures did not translate to any results or attentive aftercare. After four years and multiple surgeries, I deeply regret my decision to pursue treatment with this practice.To those considering cosmetic procedures, I strongly advise thorough research and skepticism of overwhelmingly positive reviews. My hope in sharing this experience is to prevent others from enduring extreme disappointment, no results, and financial loss.

Pleasant enough fellow, but do not be guided by this. He should not be a plastic surgeon. Unfortunately, he created a condition of cobra neck because he aggressively removed too much fat under my chin. Something he recommended I do in addition to a face lift. This is very hard to correct thus I am left with it. I look older than I did prior to the facelift and the area looks simply odd. In general, his work distorted my appearance rather than enhance it. I no longer looked like myself and not in a good way. I thought I had vetted him enough but how can a non-surgeon really know? He covers his tracks to ensure those who have had problems will not surface. He simply lacks the skill and eye for a good result. His marketing is deceptive. I have seen other patients of his, and they don't look great. Either they look "done" or it looks like nothing was done without improvement. It has been hard to look in the mirror since the procedure some years ago. It is especially difficult to see video of my face in action. Having him work on my face is one of my biggest regrets in my life.