When people search for the “best facial plastic surgeon,” they’re really looking for the professional who can deliver life-changing facial rejuvenation safely, naturally, and consistently. Below is a blueprint for separating industry leaders from the merely good—and why Dr. Amir Karam in San Diego earns a place at the very top of that short list.
1. Start With Rigorous Board Certification
The gold-standard credential in facial plastic surgery is certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). The board's stringent training, experience, and ethical requirements are designed “to improve the quality of facial plastic surgery available to the public by measuring surgeons against rigorous standards.”
Dr. Karam is ABFPRS credentialed and certified in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, giving him dual expertise in the aesthetics and function of the face.
2. Look For Sustained, Third-Party Recognition
Consistent accolades from independent organizations testify to peer respect, patient satisfaction, and outstanding outcomes. For example:
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor status is awarded to just 7 percent of U.S. physicians each year, and Dr. Karam has earned the honor for 15 consecutive years
- Aesthetic Everything, the industry’s largest awards program, listed him among the “Top Facial Plastic Surgeons – West” in its national rankings
3. Demand Innovation That Advances Natural Results
Facial plastic surgery has evolved far beyond the wind-swept “pulled” look of yesterday. Here’s how:
- Dr. Karam’s trademarked Vertical Restore® procedure lifts the brow, mid-face, jawline, and neck as a single aesthetic unit in the vertical direction
- The technique respects youthful anatomy and produces remarkably natural contours
- Allure magazine spotlighted the method and its creator, noting his “nearly 600,000 Instagram followers” who celebrate those results (allure.com)
4. Verify Measurable Experience And Outcomes
With over 20 years of experience, 7,000+ natural outcomes, and patients from all 50 states and more than 100 countries, Dr. Karam's expertise speaks for itself. He performs facial plastic surgery six to eight times a week—exclusively—making him a true superspecialist. This high-volume practice refines his surgical skills, leading to smoother recoveries with fewer revisions.
5. Insist on Comprehensive Care
World-class surgeons pay as much attention to the skin as they do to the underlying structures they sculpt. Dr. Karam’s KaramMD Trifecta skincare system complements the Vertical Restore® procedure, providing patients with a science-based at-home regimen to maintain a youthful appearance long after surgery. Combining the procedure with this skincare line offers a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation under expert guidance.
Experience Natural Beauty, Engineered by Excellence
The “best facial plastic surgeon” is more than a title—it’s the convergence of elite certification, peer-reviewed accolades, groundbreaking innovation, vast surgical volume, and a patient-first philosophy. Dr. Amir Karam distinguishes himself at the pinnacle of U.S. facial plastic surgery by every one of those metrics.
If you’re ready to look as young as you feel, with natural results you’ll still love a decade from now, Dr. Karam’s Vertical Restore® and holistic approach may be the gold standard you’ve been searching for. Schedule your consultation today.
