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Face Fat Transfer, Eyebrow Lift - San Diego, CA

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I did the eyebrow lift, and fat transfer to all my...

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$10,000
I did the eyebrow lift, and fat transfer to all my face. I did not get any of the results that Dr. K and his staff promised me to have after the surgery. I asked Dr. K why, he answered me because he didn't put any fat in my face just on my temple and upper eye. But, I payed for full face fat transfer. I never receive a call from the doctor or his staff after my surgery to check on me, but before the surgery to convince me to do it almost everyday. I feel really bad because I wasted my money and I drowned in debit to pay it off while Dr. Karam spending it on the golf and vacation.

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Amir M. Karam, MD

Amir M. Karam, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 181 Reviews
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December 26, 2014
December 27, 2014
I'm writing about my experience with Dr. Karam. You don't know me to doubt my writing. I was honest about the price I paid with no results.
February 8, 2015
Hello- I know how you feel, funny how they call and are super nice but after surgery I didn't receive a checkup call either:( I hope all is well, you hav ed a well rounded face.
February 9, 2015
Hello yankeeslove, yes I wrote about how they called me before the surgery and never checked on me after. Even the staff told me if I pay cash I get 5% off from the price, I paid the surgery with three credit cards and the rest cash, but they didn't mentioned any of the 5% off. Un ethical, un professional doctor.
February 28, 2015
You must pay the whole thing in cash for a cash discount. You paid with 3 cards you said? Even paying a deposit only is the same as not using cash. I don't understand why you are upset with them about that.
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February 10, 2015
There's nothing wrong with improving ur looks thank you !!!
February 10, 2015
Oh No ! that's Bad Dr.Karam
February 25, 2018
poor lady having a bad surgery it damage your selfsteem and make you depress I hope this dr give you your money back and fix your face
UPDATED FROM Riena
2 months post

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I am glad, I talked to Dr. Karam and I explained to him how I feel ugly and I am Unhappy with the result of my procedure, he was very caring and he explained to me how he can help me to achieve the result I'm seeking to have ( I want to look pretty and feel confidence about myself) I can't wait for my next follow up visit.

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June 15, 2014
Welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us!

Will you be having a revised procedure at your next follow-up?
June 16, 2014
Hi Kirsty, yes I'm gonna have it after 6 month from the day of my procedure, I will let you know. Thanks for asking.
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June 16, 2014
hope it goes well. :) best of luck to you
June 16, 2014
Yes, please do keep us updated, we want to hear how you get on with your revised procedure! :-) Good luck.
June 17, 2014
I will. Thank you!
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June 15, 2014
hey Riena, So how did it go? Is he going to redo it for free or a minimal cost?
June 16, 2014
Hi Christie's, yes he told me he can redo it for free, but after 6 month from my sergery day. Thanks for asking, and I will let you know.
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August 3, 2014
Thank you for your review! I am very interested in the results of your redo. Thanks again for sharing your information :)
August 8, 2014
Hello: your welcome. Me too I can't wait to see the results after the redo. In September I will set up the day for my redo surgery. I will post pictures of me before and after.
January 24, 2015
Doctors like Dr. Karam should somehow be stopped from practicing.
January 24, 2015
UPDATED FROM Riena
8 months post

Follow up and promised never exist

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I went to see Dr. Karam on November for a follow up as he asked me on the phone when I posted my first review on my experience with Dr. Karam and his staff on real self website. Yes, his staff monitoring real self website, and he asked me to erase my bad review of my experience, and I said after my second visit. He promised me to redo the surgery for me to achieve the results I asked. He insulted me on the phone when he said next time he will be carful when it become choosing his patients. I didn't say anything at that time because he said he will redo the surgery again. I went for a follow up 8 months after my sergery, and this is my second visit after my surgery, they didn't take any pictures of me as they should. When I talked to Dr. Karam he said he will not perform any sergery even if I pay him, he injected me with eye fillers under my lift eye and under my lips. But I paid for a permanent results $ 5.500 for a fat transfer to all my face that I didn't get. The surgery cost me $10.000, even I told Dr. Karam and his staff what I want and he agreed to do it. But now he said no he would not. I wished I was dead before I deside doing that surgery back in April with Dr. Karam, it was my worst decision I ever maid.

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December 26, 2014
December 27, 2014
You don't know me. Let me guess, when you are referring a several friends you are getting a good discounts. That is why?
February 8, 2015
I'm glad you posted this, he should be ashamed if himself.
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February 9, 2015
Hi Hun don't be so hard on urself we all make decisions that don't work out you need to get money back and go else were I did a fat transfer six days ago still swollen but not much
February 10, 2015
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February 10, 2015
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February 9, 2015
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February 9, 2015
Don't take anything u wrote about him till he gives y money back
February 10, 2015
No, I won't. But, I don't think he will give me anything back, he refused to redue the surgery even he promised and swear on his kids life.
February 10, 2015
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February 10, 2015