Amir M. Karam, MD
4765 Carmel Mountain Road , 201
San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego, CA 92130
50 reviews
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About Dr. Karam
Board certification
Education
Undergraduate:
B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego
B.A. Anthropology, University of California, San Diego
Medical School:
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine
B.S. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego
B.A. Anthropology, University of California, San Diego
Medical School:
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine
Post-medical school training
Internship:
General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Residency:
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Chief Resident
Fellowship:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Irvine
General Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Residency:
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Chief Resident
Fellowship:
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, Irvine
Featured Patient Reviews
170896anon
2 posts
“Got the Exact Subtle Change That I Was Looking for - Carmel Valley, CA”
"This doctor and his staff truly care for their patients satisfaction. This combined with Dr K's excellent work is a perfect combination any patient seeking help would look for."
nicoleasaro
1 post
“Top Qaulity Care and Results”
"My experience was a wonderful one. I always suffered from inheriting an italian nose, that was oversized for my face. I went to concultations with many doctors and found that Dr. K's consult was beyond any of those other consultation experiences. He made me feel very comfortable and made sure I understood every part to the rhinoplasty process. I feel that this office is execptional when it comes to being personable and truly caring for their patients. They take into consideration each patients wishes and tailor to every need. Thanks to Dr. K and his knowledge I have the nose I have always dreamed of having!"
pamela423
1 post
“So Scared to Do a Subtle Change but It Was Awesome - San Diego, CA”
Rhinoplasty
"FYI-about the cost. I had a fat transfer and lower eye lid tuck in addition to the rhinoplasty so I'm not sure of the actual cost. I may have gotten a break in price because I had been to him previously.
The reason to use Dr. K is skill with providing the results you want. Everyone in his office is terrific but the main reason is the surgical skill so that you get natural looking results.
I'm not going to share my photo's on line but you can ask him to see my photo's and others."
170896anon
2 posts
“Got the Exact Result I Was Looking for - San Diego, CA”
"I was pleasently surprised when Dr K asked me to reconsider my decision and do the procedure once I was mentally prepared and completely sure I wanted to do it. He said so due to a couple of reasons
1. I was more than just nervous and I had backed off once before since I was too scared
2. He was worried that if the result wasn't what I expected I would not take it easily and that I wasn't mentally prepared
3. since what I wanted was not something that was required to make a huge difference in my appearance but just for my personal satisfaction
This was the second time he had done something like this and as a patient he had won my complete confidence coz I knew his patients satisfaction mattered to him the most.
The first time I backed out of a procedure after making the payment since I was scared. He took the time to talk to me and help me relax. I was already informed that the entire amount would not be reimbursed if I'd backed out. But despite this he asked for my entire payment to be credited since this is not something I was comfortable doing at the time."
sandiegan
1 post
“Dr. K is the Best in the San Diego Area! - Carmel Valley, CA”
"dr. k is a wonderful doctor! he and his staff are professional, yet they are warm and care about my well being. i get botox and restylane from dr. k and i love his "less is more" approach. also, even though i only get botox and restylane at this point he always does them himself and makes me feel just as important as those that see him for more major and costly procedures. thank you carmel valley facial plastic surgery!"
bignosenolonger
1 post
“So Glad I Finally Did It! - San Diego, CA”
Rhinoplasty
"Dr. K is a real artist--his results are beautiful. Also he has a very laid back, professional, and patient bedside manner. To top it off, his staff is incredible--responsive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him!"
sgsdchgo
1 post
“Refreshed and Happy - Carmel Valley, CA”
Eyelid Surgery
"His focus is faces only. He know just the right amount of treatment and work that needs to be done and won't be pursuaded by the patient. The end result is the face and he is maticulous in ensuring that the work is appropriate, not obvious but complimentary. I would do it again and again. It changed everything about my appearance without looking plastic or overdone."
Bar mag
1 post
“Best Fat Transfer - San Diego”
Fat Transfer
"Dr. K is the best when it comes to fat Transfers. Very talented and specialized in this procedure. Has a lot of experience in the field."
Cjbsurf
1 post
“Botox Looked Natural and Worked Amazing!!”
Botox
"Affordable, excellent results and amazing professional staff!"
elizabethb
3 posts
“Amazed and Thrilled with my Facelift, Upper and Lower Eyelids, Fat Transfer and Chemical Peel”
Facelift
"The friendliest staff, and the doctor was professional and so nice. He counseled/suggested to me his recommended procedures and I could not be happier. Natural results but dramatic improvement."
feelinggood
1 post
“Blepharoplasty & Peri-orbital Fat Transfer: I Love my New Look!”
Eyelid Surgery
"Dr K did a superb job & I felt minimal discomfort"
aorona
1 post
“Good Experience with Rhinoplasty for Deviated Septum, Bent Bridge and Hooked End”
Rhinoplasty
"Highly recommended. He's certainly not the cheapest surgeon around, but when you're getting work on something as prominent as the nose, it's really important to go for quality. In my experience, his aesthetics emphasize a natural look to the shape of the nose such that he errs on the conservative side. Unless you are going for the Michael Jackson look, this is the sense of beauty that someone operating on your face ought to have.
Office environment is comfortable, well-designed (ostensibly by him, though I have doubts), and the staff are really hot and really nice. At the end of the day, none of that matters because what you want is a good result. However, it makes the process very comfortable. "
Mona1010
1 post
“Juvederm Really Worked Well in my Smile Lines / Nasolabial Folds!”
Juvederm
"Dr. K is so kind and thoroughly explains your options to you. He is honest and sincere and really knows what he is doing!!! I am definitely going back to him to have any such procedures done. I have also done Botox with him twice now and I've had the same, fabulous treatment. "
Miss B
1 post
“I Look Like I Visited a Time Machine After Juvederm”
Juvederm
"When it comes to my face, I don't want to take chances or cut corners. It's simply not worth the risk. It's difficult to put into words how safe I felt with my doctor. He listened to what I wanted, didn't pressure me into any procedures I wasn't ready for, and produced a result that was beyond what I expected. "
IloveJ.Morrison
1 post
“Chin Implant and Closed Rhinoplasty - Best Experience and Results I Could Have Ever Imagined”
Rhinoplasty
"I would absolutely recommend Dr. K to anyone looking to get a chin implant or rhinoplasty...Especially a rhinoplasty! The whole staff were so warm and helpful all along the way and even after recovery. The results were beautiful and even better than I expected! He truly has an artistic eye."
Montana13
1 post
“Eye Surgery & Fat Deposit Removal Helped Me Look 10 Years Younger”
Eyelid Surgery
"Dr. K is very patient oriented. He spends the time with you to make sure you are completed comfortable and understand the procedure you are having and he makes reasonable sugguestions or alternatives. Very conscientious."
fullfacefattransfer
1 post
“Full Face Fat Transfer”
Fat Transfer
"I chose my doctor because he only does facial procedures, no boobs, no tummy tucks. Facial procedures are his specialty and he is board certified. He is very knowlegeable & I trust him 100%. His staff is great as well. Everyone was so friendly."
Judith Ann
1 post
“Mini Facelift & Full Face Fat Transfer - I Look So Much Better After a Few Procedures!!!”
Mini Lift
"Because I look so much better, and feel better about myself!!!"
akinsman
1 post
“My Eyes Have Never Looked This Alive”
Eyelid Surgery
"From the first time I met Dr. K,I knew that we would be using him. He was attentive, informative and listen to my concerns. He is confident and his staff is supportive as well as friendly. The one thing that also stands out with Dr. Karam is that he wants his patients to be happy with the resuts. During the consultation he asked what you like and don't like so he can use his skill to give you the outcome you desire."
cmoe
1 post
“Good Experience - Nose Looks More Feminine”
Rhinoplasty
"Very nice, helpful, professional, kind, skilled, etc."
Aura 2010
1 post
“NO ONE Comes Close to Guessing my Age”
Forehead Lift
"Dr. is a perfectionist who is very honest about what can and cannot be done... and what he recommends would look best for you personally. He is more than a doctor, he is an artist who takes meticulous care to achieve natural results. I will not go to any other facial surgeon even though I have moved to another state."
scorpiogirl
1 post
“Very Pleased with Revision Rhinoplasty ”
Revision Rhinoplasty
"I highly recommend Dr. K. He is professional, personable and very dedicated. In the future, I will not go anywhere else for treatments."
Snitz_145
1 post
“I'm 27 and I Still Get Carded Everywhere I Go!!!”
Botox
"Informative, patient, and he truly loves what he does!"
Bridget1
1 post
“Rhinoplasty, Eyelid Surgery and Chemical Peel. Love my New Nose!”
Rhinoplasty
"He is down to earth and very conservative. His office staff is very professional and very kind as well. "
anne900
1 post
“Wanted to Remove Droops and Bags - I Look Exactly How I Wanted to”
Eyelid Surgery
"he does what he says, says what he does and follows up as if he really cares about you"
encinitas mom
1 post
“Sculptra - Natural Look”
Sculptra
"He takes time to talk to you and doesn't try to "sell" treatments. His results are natural looking refreshed looks."
Taylor T
2 posts
“Natural Looking Lower Facelift”
Lower Face Lift
"This man is a knowledgeable, competent, calm and patient certified plastic surgeon with impressive credentials and experience. He has incredible bedside manner with post procedure care that is flawless. I could not be happier with my results!"
Californiasuzie
1 post
“My Facelift Has Taken Years off my Face in a Natural Way”
Facelift
"Professional, careful, compassionate with an expert team. Competitively priced! His specialty is the face, that's important."
ss in San Diego
1 post
“The Treatment I Received Exceeded All Expectations. - San Diego, CA”
"I have rated Dr. Amir Karam excellent in all of the above categories due to the care that I received from him and his entire staff from beginning to end. I researched Dr. Karam background as well as other plastic surgeons in the area, and am so delighted that I selected him. I received an SI facelift, an eye pinch, and a full fat transfer. I knew that Dr. Karam is an expert in fat transfers. I know that this procedure is still relatively new and that some are skeptical regarding its lasting results. I am here to tell you that I am thrilled with the results of this procedure, and that it only continues to get better with time! I will always be grateful for the wonderful care I received."
Boston4247
3 posts
“Neck Lift - Del Mar, CA”
Neck Lift
"Rating based on professional office staff, caring doctor, and of course, the results so far!"
Rxmssd7
1 post
“BEST Surgeon I Could Ever Have Hoped For! - San Diego, CA”
Rhinoplasty
"Dr. Karam is truly a spectacular surgeon and there is not a day that goes by that I'm not thankful for the decision I made to choose him to conduct my rhinoplasty. My mom and I researched so many doctors and went to a few consultations, but once we were acquainted with Dr. Karam, we felt he would be the best doctor for my needs. Dr. Karam's passion for his practice and desire to adhere to his patient's desires was emulated to us at our first consultation. He is such a caring, attentive doctor and his staff is also incredibly caring and attentive and they go above and beyond in answering any inquiries you have and putting all your uncertainties to rest. He is the absolute best and I would never go to anyone else for a procedure as pivotal as a rhinoplasty, or any others, for that matter!"
Zahra H
1 post
“I Love my Results! - San Diego, CA”
"Dr.Karam really cares about his patients and is very honest. He will listen to you, give you his best advice, and gives you the best results he can to his full potential. His staff is very kind, and professional. I would recommend his services to anyone! The price is well worth it!"
ulla
2 posts
“Fantastic - San Diego, CA”
Eyelid Surgery
"After you have been at Dr. Karam's office, there simply is no other place. You are so well received, they care so genuinely about you getting what you want. I, for example, is very conservative, never wear make up, and Dr. Karam is so respectful of that. Never tries to talk me into doing more than what I would feel comfortable with. I have done upper and lower eye lid surgery and fat transfer and it looks amazing, still after three years. I have also had botox and juvaderm and it just looks great. You really feel that you're in good hands when the staff themselves don't look like wax dolls (which is the case at many other clinics). Dr. Karam's clinic is pricier than many other clinics, but I love them and just feel safe there. It is absolutely worthwhile to wait and save up a few extra months and knowing that you will walk out of there 100% satisfied."
nep2nesreef
7 posts
“LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!! MY Fat Transfer! - San Diego, CA”
Fat Transfer
"Doctor Karam only works on Faces, so I felt quite confident in him after doing tons of research and in interviewing others. He is AMAZING, he's not all talk, he knows what will work with your facial features and what won't. He is honest and will not try to make you into something your not! I'm a licensed esthetician, so for me I'm very particular with who works on my face, from my facials to who does my fillers, to actual surgery. Hands down, he had the best bedside manner, as well as the best surgical mind and hands! he answered all questions we had in depth if we needed it. After Care was AMAZING. Both phone and email responses are immediate, the staff is beautiful inside as well as out. The pricing was totally fair. The Staff plan for your visit, so wait times were NEVER a issue. My after photo was taken yesterday, a year and a half after the before photo you see! AMAZING! I couldn't be happier!!!!"
Rafchoochie
7 posts
“Cheeks look great, but eyes deflated quickly”
Fat Transfer
"You definitely are a bit on your own after the surgery."
Shana22
1 post
“Amazing Results - San Diego, CA”
"Dr. Karam and his staff are wonderful! Dr. Karam is so skilled at what he does. He is very talented and my results are amazing! He is very professional, honest, caring, and most importantly board certified. His staff is very friendly and inviting. My overall Rhinoplasty experience was amazing and my results are incredible! I am so happy I chose Dr. Karam to do my surgery. I felt completeley safe in his hands. If you want a Dr. who gives you amazing and natural results then Dr. Karam is the way to go!"
Stacie M.
1 post
“Amazing - Reno, NV”
"Dr. K gave me a very natural look and I couldn't be more happy."
7846anon
3 posts
“Overall, Pleased with Results from Fat Transfer, Revision Rhinoplasty & Lateral Brow Lift - San Diego, CA”
Fat Transfer
"He appears to get get very good, consistent results, he only does faces so lots of time on the same procedures, and great staff.
As far as the staff, Dr. K is one of the nicest doctors I’ve met who will spend as much time as you want if you make it clear that you want that time for questions. Every member of his staff is excellent and provide the type of outstanding customer service I would expect for the type of services they are providing."
debbie6801
1 post
“Face & Neck Lift & Fat Transfers - San Diego, CA”
Facelift
"Dr. K took as much time as I needed from him to explain the procedures and what would be best for me. He is professional and an excellent plastic surgeon. I recommend Dr. K and have the highest regard for him and his office staff. He is professional, caring and I knew from our conversations that he would give me the face lift that benefited my facial structure instead of feeling as though he did each surgery the same and I was just another patient. That is not the case at all. He tailored my surgery specifically to what I needed."
**LBRNY**
1 post
“exellent doctor - excellent result - San Diego, CA”
Eyelid Surgery
"i have posted this review about Dr. K for all those who are skeptical in undergoing plastic surgery especially the -face. Dr K is excellent in facial plastic surgery and i honestly would like everybody know who reads my testimonial about Dr K that i am very happy with my upper and lower eye surgery!! the result is very natural and achieved the look of my eyes when i was in my 30's."
Tami T.
10 posts
“Love my New Eyes - San Diego, CA”
Eyelid Surgery
"Dr. K and his staff are wonderful.
I decided to consult with Dr. K after researching plastic surgeons for upper and lower eyelid blephoroplasty. I went for my consultation and we discussed fat transfer as well. Dr. K and his whole staff are very warm and welcoming. They made me feel relaxed and well taken care of. When searching for a plastic surgeons I wanted a younger doctor, one that I knew would be around a long time. I also really liked that Dr. K only does faces."
Treatments offered by Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery
Acne surgeryAsian eyelid surgeryBlue peelBotoxBrow liftCheek augmentationCheek liftChemical peelChin implantChin liposuction
Chin surgeryEar lobe surgeryEar surgeryEyelid SurgeryFaceliftFat transferForehead liftJessner peelJuvedermLaser resurfacing
Consultation fee
Free
Professional memberships
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)
Hospital affiliations
University of California, San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Aesthetic medicine experience
6 years (post-medical training)
