Top Facial Plastic Surgeon San Diego CA | Cosmetic Surgery La Jolla

A Clear Distinction

Specializing Exclusively in Facial Plastic Surgery
National & International Clientele from all 50 states and over 52 countries.
More than 15 years of experience with over 6,000 Natural-Looking Outcomes Achieved

Author & Creator of the innovative Vertical Restore® Facial Rejuvenation
Dr. Karam has received more than 30 awards for Best Cosmetic Surgeon, Best Facial Plastic Surgeon by media outlets.
Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2021 (peer nominated and voted)

A unique, world-class approach to facial rejuvenation

Founded by notable and accomplished double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Amir M. Karam, the goal of our practice is to provide truly personalized services tailored to each individual patient, for natural, subtle, and stunning results. Dr. Karam's specialization in and devotion to facial plastic surgery makes him an unparalleled surgeon, lauded by professionals and patients alike. Compassion and dedication, coupled with Dr. Karam's unmatched experience, make our clinic one of the most innovative facial rejuvenation centers in the world.

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Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

Once the stuff of dreams, it’s now truly possible to stall the natural process of the maturing face and age gracefully with our unparalleled and comprehensive facial rejuvenation program. Dr. Karam’s approach is the culmination of over 12 years and thousands of hours in the OR. Dr. Karam has re-defined facial rejuvenation with a unique approach, one which quite literally takes a 90-degree turn on traditional facelift surgery to yield far superior and natural-looking results.

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Karam MD Trifecta

Developed utilizing Dr. Karam's extensive skin care experience, the Karam Trifecta is your route to the most glowing, rejuvenated skin you've enjoyed in years. Our three-step program covers the entire spectrum of skincare for women and men of every age and skin type. The cleanser, vitamin C serum, and all-in-one anti-aging cream are all you will ever need in a daily skin regimen to maintain healthy, glowing skin.

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In-Office Skin Rejuvenation

Our comprehensive skin rejuvenation in San Diego program is designed to restore aged skin and help reestablish that beautiful healthy glow. For our younger patients or those following our treatment program, we aim to preserve your vibrant look. We understand that every patient is highly unique, so your skin rejuvenation plan will be highly customized and tailored to your specific goals.

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OverviewSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Dr. Karam, double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology (head/neck surgery) and one of the top plastic surgeons in San Diego, is driven by the genuine desire to improve his patients’ lives through transformative procedures that are both cosmetically and functionally enhancing.

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Amir Karam, MD Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Facial Plastic SurgeonSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Facial plastic surgery requires meticulous attention to detail and nuance, as the face is our calling card in the world and the site of first impressions. Dr. Karam has the expertise and the artistry to perform the most delicate of surgeries on the nose, eyes, ears, cheeks, neck and brow. In addition, he is a consummate authority on non-surgical facial rejuvenation, offering age-reversing treatments for men and women at every stage of life.

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Giving BackSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Ever passionate about giving back to the community, Dr. Karam is a volunteer at FACE to FACE, an organization that helps victims of domestic violence to recover their dignity and worth. He also works with veterans and local charities such as Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Sharp HospiceCare.

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Vertical Restore

Over the years, Dr. Karam has worked to develop the highly customizable and proprietary Vertical Restore procedure. Designed to address the specific issues that are impacting your youthful appearance, this treatment is custom-tailored to your specific needs.

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Vertical Prevent

While more closely resembling a traditional facelift, Vertical Prevent still manages to improve upon a tried and tested formula. This proprietary procedure created by Dr. Karam utilizes his vast experience to create a comprehensive solution that helps you get in front of the facial aging process.

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A new era in facial rejuvenation

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Great Skin Made Simple

Built on a custom doctor developed, unique formula, this three-step program covers the entire spectrum of skincare for women and men of every age and skin type. The cleanser, vitamin C serum, and all-in-one anti-aging cream are all you will ever need in a daily skin regimen to maintain healthy, glowing skin.

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In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

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In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

Versatile and age-defying, today’s injectables can achieve results on par with surgical procedures, resolving the most frustrating signs of maturity such as wrinkles, creases, fine lines and folds. Changes are revitalizing yet subtle, preserving your essence and spirit while enhancing your personal beauty.

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In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

Whether it’s skin tightening, hair removal or scar revision, laser technology has become among the most powerful and effective forces at the doctor’s disposal for improving the skin’s appearance. Our state-of-the-art facility features advanced laser technology that is internationally vetted and used in the top spas throughout Europe and Asia.

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World-class facial plastic surgery

Dr. Karam believes in the power of looking and feeling your best. A positive self–image, and the confidence that goes along with it, is an essential element in the pursuit of happiness. We exist for the sole purpose of helping our patients feel as beautiful and self–confident as possible and, as a result, improving their overall quality of life.

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Areas of Concern

Face

A symbiotic relationship between many features, the entire face relies upon balance. When even a small feature is unbalanced with the rest, it can create an undesirable effect. With very subtle corrections, and with many years of skill and experience in plastic surgery in San Diego, Dr. Karam ensures a natural result.

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Neck

Sagging, banding, and the development of crepe-like skin in the neck are all dead giveaways as to a person’s age. As one of our La Jolla plastic surgery procedures, the neck lift will restore the profile to a more youthful, radiant aesthetic. A neck lift is a wonderful complement to a facelift or blepharoplasty.

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Skin

Our comprehensive skin care program is designed to restore aged skin and help reestablish that beautiful healthy glow. For our younger patients or those following our treatment program, we aim to preserve your vibrant look.

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Brow

When the brow droops and becomes creased and wrinkled, it can negatively affect our facial expression, causing some to view us as angry, depressed, tired or disgruntled. A low-hanging brow can also affect our vision. A brow lift solves these issues with elegance and grace.

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Eyes

The eyes tell a story of our joys and struggles, and as we age, they can often show the most dramatic signs of advancing years. Dr. Karam provides strategic, revitalizing plastic surgery in La Jolla for helping to eradicate crow’s feet, sagging, bags, dark circles and puffy lids.

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Nose

A nose that commands our immediate attention due to its size, shape or angle may significantly detract from our other more flattering features, such as the smile or the eyes. Our rhinoplasty in San Diego is a safe, popular procedure for creating balance and harmony in the face, while also improving structural breathing concerns.

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Lips

Full, sensual, luscious lips are one of the defining characteristics of a beautiful woman. Sadly, the lips tend to thin and wrinkle with the passing years, diminishing the smile. Lip augmentation can be performed surgically or non-surgically, and can beautifully enhance the entire lower face.

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My devotion to my craft has allowed me to develop innovative ways of treating the aging face with the goal of creating a natural and fully-restored appearance.”

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In your 20’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

Your skin is in the prime of its life. That’s why caring for your complexion with proper skincare products and prevention is so important. Dr. Karam can also work with you to help reverse innate skin flaws such as oily skin, dry skin, acne scarring and blemishes, and rosacea.

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In your 30’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

While the skin is still young and resilient, Dr. Karam works with you to help prevent aging before it happens by creating a customized skincare regimen for cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing and protection from the elements.

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In your 40’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

As a woman’s skin ages, it loses volume as well as elasticity. Our definitive treatments with injectables can help reverse the most damaging signs of advancing years, and fortify the skin against wrinkles, fine lines, creases, folds and furrows.

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In your 50’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

Today’s 50-year old woman is on the go, professionally and socially. That’s why she needs skincare that can keep up with her active lifestyle. Dr. Karam can successfully formulate a plan for resolving oily, dry, uneven, blotched, damaged and acne-scarred skin.

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In your 60’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

While many women in their 60’s opt to undergo surgical procedures such as blepharoplasty, a facelift, a brow lift or rhinoplasty, strategic treatment with injectables can accomplish many of the same goals without the increased downtime and risk.

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In your 70’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

The skin grows very dry in your 70’s, so one should take care to avoid products that are too harsh or dehydrating. Exfoliation should also be kept to a minimum. Dr. Karam can help create a nourishing regimen suited to your needs.

Vertical Restore Laser Treatments Injectables Skin Care Program Eye Rejuvenation Facelift Neck Lift Lateral Brow Fat Transfer

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Traveling Patients Enjoy a concierge experience in beautiful San Diego

With outstanding and arguably the best results in facial plastic surgery California has to offer, Dr. Karam’s elite skill set and caring demeanor draw clients from all across the United States and from every continent. We are dedicated to making the process stress-free and rewarding for all our out-of-town patients, providing assistance with accommodation, transportation, recovery, San Diego sightseeing, and more.

Dr. Karam is pleased to make available the brand-new Solana Beach Recovery Retreat, fully furnished and equipped with amenities specifically selected with recovery from cosmetic surgery in mind.

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Amir Karam, MD World Renowned Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgery

A Clear Distinction

A unique, world-class approach to facial rejuvenation

Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

Karam MD Trifecta

In-Office Skin Rejuvenation

Discover Our Results

OverviewSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Amir Karam, MD Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Facial Plastic SurgeonSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Amir Karam, MD Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Giving BackSurgical excellence with an aesthetic focus

Amir Karam, MD Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon

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Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

Vertical Restore

Vertical Prevent

A new era in facial rejuvenation

Karam MD Trifecta Premium skincare designed by Dr. Karam

Great Skin Made Simple

In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In-Office Skin RejuvenationDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

World-class facial plastic surgery

Areas of Concern

Face

Neck

Skin

Brow

Eyes

Nose

Lips

Look as young as you feel

In your 20’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In your 30’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In your 40’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In your 50’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In your 60’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

In your 70’sDiscover the joys of healthy, radiant skin

Traveling Patients Enjoy a concierge experience in beautiful San Diego

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