Mark Karolak, DO, FAOCO

What a journey this has been, and I am so incredibly grateful for crossing paths with the amazing Dr Mark Karolak and his staff. After 3 detailed initial consultations with surgeons across the country my third was with Dr Karolak and he actually told me no, not yet. There was an abnormality on my face that he wanted further investigation on with experts before moving forward. Just wow. Once cleared, the time he spent explaining to me the procedure, answering all my questions and discussing my situation had to put a major dent in his schedule- he invested his time in me, my concerns, and set expectations with outcomes. But that was just the beginning. He is the most caring, thorough, skilled doctor I have ever encountered. He personally monitors every patient through their recovery and is available any time day or night with any issues or questions. And most important- my results are incredible! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Excellent medical artist. He treats all of your questions with time and respect and a detailed answer. He has all of your best interests in mind. He is warm, caring and a consummate expert and professional. His nurses and he kept me at ease and comfortable before, during, and after the surgery. I am fortunate to have found him and his hospitable and amazing staff.

I can not speak highly enough about Dr Karolak and his entire staff..
My experience was outstanding it was professional, compassionate and patient centered .
Dr Karolak listened to my goals and explained every step of the process in detail while delivering results that have far exceeded my expectations all while maintaining a completely natural look!!

I knew after my consult with Dr Karolak that he was the plastic surgeon I would trust to perform a deep plane facelift and temporal lift. He was absolutely great.
His skill in facial plastic surgery is remarkable. Dr Karolak had the knowledge, experience and artistic ability that I was looking for in a surgeon. I could not have asked for a better outcome. I am 7 weeks
post op and love my results. My jaw line is beautiful and I have a new found self confidence that I haven’t seen in years. His care and concern for his patients is evident throughout the procedure. He checked on me regularly and showed a genuine care in my post op recovery . The office staff, surgical team and surgical coordinator are all top notch.

Thank you Dr K and the whole team for a wonderful experience!

From the moment I walked into Dr. Karolak’s office I knew I was in the right place. I had done consultations with 3 other doctors before him and as they say save the best for last!! The staff is extremely professional and KIND! Dr. Karolak spent a lot of time with me going over the best plan for me and what won we over was not only his outstanding reputation/results but his caring manner. I knew I would be in good hands and boy was I right! I had a neck and deep plane face lift along with a temporal lift, lower blepharoplasty, and CO2 laser. I am currently 7 weeks out and my close friends and family are blown away at how I look just like myself but totally refreshed. I can’t say enough good things about my experience - looking forward to continuing my healing journey with the whole Karolak team!

From the moment I made the phone call to have a consultation with Dr Karolak I knew it was going to be the right decision. The staff is warm and friendly yet extremely professional. That is who Dr Karolak is himself. He was wonderful at explaining what could and what could not be accomplished. He explained the procedures at length. He explained what to expect during recovery at each stage. He was available directly when I had questions and needed reassurance. My results are wonderful I still look like me, only better. My confidence is back. I have the whole Karolak practice to thank for that.

Dr Karolak is a true artist, when it comes to plastic surgery, & injections!! I had an amazing experience with him. His work is like no other. He knows exactly what to do with each & every face & bone structure he works on, with incredible results!! I highly recommend him.

I’d like to share my experience with Dr. Karolak, although I prefer to remain anonymous at this time because I was not entirely truthful with my workplace about why I was taking time off—I had a lower face and neck lift, and I was excited to have Dr. Karolak perform my surgery.

I first met Dr. Karolak years ago when he worked at another practice, and I was always impressed with him. I knew that when the time came for surgery, he would be my choice. So, several years later, I scheduled my procedure a year in advance, knowing how difficult it would be to take time off from my demanding job.
The surgery itself went smoothly. Because I didn’t undergo general anesthesia, I wasn’t groggy and felt great the next day. However, three days after surgery, I felt so good that I made the mistake of doing too much too soon, instead of taking it easy and letting myself heal. I didn’t fully grasp what light activity really meant. This set me back by about a week of recovery.

To get back on track, Dr. Karolak and his assistant, Paola, saw me every single day—even on weekends, evenings and early mornings before other patients arrived. They carefully monitored my healing, adjusted my bandages, and reassured me through what was a very stressful time. Their dedication was remarkable.

Now, nearly three months post-surgery, I am thrilled with my results. While the first 30 days were challenging because of over-exerting myself, I cannot overstate how much I appreciate Dr. Karolak’s commitment to his patients. His level of care is truly commendable.

A word of advice—no matter how great you feel after surgery, listen to your doctor's instructions and give your body time to heal. I didn’t, and it slowed my recovery. But thanks to Dr. Karolak and his team, I’m now fully healed and beyond happy with my results.
I highly recommend Dr. Karolak for any facial procedure. You will be in excellent hands!

Last summer I was feeling very anxious about choosing a surgeon to do my lower face and neck lift. I had met with 3 other surgeons in person and 1 virtually already and listened to a number of women talk about their experiences but I kept delaying, I couldn't make a decision because I wasn't feeling confident about any of them. Then I saw a recommendation for Dr. Karolak and looked at the pictures on his social media page. I went to the consultation where Dr. Karolak patiently and thoroughly walked me through the process. He is genuine, kind, caring, and truly skilled at what he does. I felt comfortable and confident immediately. Whereas previously I had spent months trying to make a decision, within a couple weeks of meeting Dr. Karolak, I booked my surgery, relieved to be in the best hands and ready to move on with the next steps. Dr. Karolak's entire staff and surgery team are truly excellent. My experience from beginning to end was smooth, organized, compassionate, and of the highest caliber. Dr. Karolak and his team go the extra mile to provide excellence with professionalism and care. Most importantly of all, I absolutely LOVE my results. I was so unhappy and self-conscious before the surgery and now I feel wonderful. I no longer worry about if people see my chin line and neck, they look incredible! If you are feeling like I was, unsure of who to put your trust in, I can tell you from personal experience that Dr. Karolak is the 100% right decision! He is an AMAZING surgeon and a wonderful human.

I had amazing results with my deep plane neck lift and lower face lift. Dr. Karolak was great, his coordinator, Kris, took care of every detail for me and it was PAINLESS! Don't hesitate going to this doctor! I had the procedure on December 2, 2024 and I waited until mid February to write this review. I have zero regrets and would do it all over again in a heart beat.