Dr. Amir Karam

Dr. Amir Karam Creator of Vertical Restore®, natural-looking facial rejuvenation, and KaramMD Skin Trifecta. Passion: Help people Look as Young as They Feel.
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Practice is located in San Diego, CA Dr. Karam specializes in facial and skin rejuvenation. He is an innovator, researcher, author, educator, thought leader, and has been in clinical practice for nearly 20 years. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Karam graduated from UC San Diego with degrees in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and Biological Anthropology. He then went on to study medicine and his surgical specialty at UC Irvine School of Medicine. During these 14 years, Karam was extensively involved in basic science and clinical research at these institutions. This work led to numerous peer reviewed publications and scientific presentations. He has written multiple textbook chapters and his own textbook Rejuvenation of the Aging Face. Since 2006 his entire clinical focus has been on helping his patients look as young as they feel. His surgical practice is one of the popular destinations for facial rejuvenation in the world drawing patients for his unique approach, the trademarked Vertical Restore and Vertical Prevent procedures. These popular procedures along with customized fat transfer and skin rejuvenation create a harmonious and natural-looking outcome without any of the stigma of traditional facelift surgery. Learning from the challenges of his patients when faced with too many products to choose from, complicated routines, and convoluted marketing claims, Dr. Karam devoted himself to solving these issues. His solution, a highly effective yet extremely simple 3 step skin treatment system (KaramMD Trifecta) that is meant to integrate into the users daily life, delivering transformative results over time. The concept is analogous to the lifestyle, exercise, and dietary changes that lead to long term health, strength, and wellness. Clinically studied and backed by the experiences of thousands of daily users, the approach is applicable for all skin types, gender, age, and even the most sensitive skin. Dr. Karam’s experience and innovations in both surgical and skin rejuvenation fields offers him a unique opportunity to help people navigate the concepts of preventative and restorative facial rejuvenation.

02/20/2026

As we age, the face naturally shifts from a heart shape to a more rectangular shape.

Over time, we lose volume and tissue descends, creating heaviness in the lower face and jawline.

If you’ve looked in the mirror and felt like your facial shape has changed, you’re not imagining it.

This is exactly what the Vertical Restore and fat transfer are designed to address restoring youthful facial shape by lifting and replacing lost volume.

Can you relate? Leave a comment below.

02/20/2026

Is it better to get a facelift before or after menopause?

The truth is, it’s not necessarily about menopause. It’s about your anatomy, your skin quality, and how much structural aging has occurred.

Menopause accelerates collagen loss and volume changes, but the right timing for surgery depends on what’s actually happening in your face not your age alone.

A comprehensive facelift can be done beautifully before or after menopause. What matters most is addressing real structural changes at the right time.

If you’re wondering where you fall, leave a comment below.

02/20/2026

As we age, the face naturally shifts from a heart shape to a more rectangular shape.

Over time, we lose volume and tissue descends, creating heaviness in the lower face and jawline.

If you’ve looked in the mirror and felt like your facial shape has changed, you’re not imagining it.

This is exactly what the Vertical Restore and fat transfer are designed to address — restoring youthful facial shape by lifting and replacing lost volume.

Can you relate? Leave a comment below.

02/19/2026

My beautiful 52 year old patient Vertcial Restore facelift neck before and after. Prepare to be amazed!

Wow. The glow. The confidence. The transformation.

When I saw this update, my jaw honestly dropped. She was beautiful to begin with, but now she can fully embrace looking as young as she feels.

This is what comprehensive facial rejuvenation looks like when shape, volume, and skin are all addressed together.

To address her aging-related changes, we performed:
✅ Vertical Restore
✅ Facial Fat Transfer
✅ Upper Blepharoplasty
✅ Lower Blepharoplasty
✅ Consistent use of the Trifecta to improve tone, texture, and overall skin quality

Natural. Refreshed. Still completely her.

My beautiful 50 year old patient Barbara traveled all the way from Italy for her Vertical Restore… and today, two years ...
02/19/2026

My beautiful 50 year old patient Barbara traveled all the way from Italy for her Vertical Restore… and today, two years later, she looks as natural, refreshed, and confident as ever. (Swipe to see what procedures she had! )

When she first reached out, she shared something I hear often.
She was living a healthy, active life — eating well, staying fit, traveling, raising her young kids — but her reflection no longer matched how she felt inside. Her face was aging faster than her energy, and she stopped recognizing the woman looking back at her.

So she started researching.
She followed my work on Instagram, learned about the Vertical Restore, and resonated with the philosophy of looking like yourself, just younger — never different, never pulled, never overdone. She wanted a result that would be natural, durable, and aligned with her lifestyle.

For her, traveling across the world wasn’t about distance.
It was about peace of mind, clarity, and choosing a surgeon whose approach truly matched what she wanted for her face and her future.

She had her surgery at 48.
Now at almost 50, she feels completely aligned again — confident, vibrant, and able to show up as the best version of herself for her kids, her husband, and most importantly, for herself.

These are the stories that make this work meaningful.
And she still has years of beautiful, natural results ahead of her.

If you have questions about the Vertical Restore, traveling for surgery, or what the journey looks like, ask below.

Barbara has also been impressively committed to the Trifecta for the past 4 years, she shared that the incredible change in her skin from the Trifecta was when she knew I had to be her surgeon, if the KaramMD Trifecta is that effective, she knew she could trust me.

Tightening treatments and lifting procedures are often spoken about interchangeably — but they are fundamentally differe...
02/18/2026

Tightening treatments and lifting procedures are often spoken about interchangeably — but they are fundamentally different.

Heat-based devices can improve skin tightness and texture. What they cannot do is reposition descended facial structures or recreate youthful contours.

When facial aging becomes structural, the solution must be structural as well.

Understanding the difference leads to better decisions, better outcomes, and far less disappointment.

If you want to learn how to take the best care of your skin comment “Journal” and I’ll send you access to my weekly newsletter where I break skin education down in a simple, practical way.

02/18/2026

If your under eyes are bothering you, here’s what you can actually do about it.

I get a lot of questions about the difference between a skin pinch and a lower blepharoplasty.

In this video, I explain how I evaluate the lower eyelids and how I decide which treatment is appropriate. Not everyone needs the same approach, and understanding that difference is key to getting natural results.

Bright, refreshed eyes are one of the biggest contributors to looking rested and energetic.

Watch the video and let me know what questions you have.

This content is only for general educational information and entertainment purposes and is not medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified medical professional for any diagnosis or care.

Happy Valentines everyone! Today I will be sharing my love with the two beautiful ladies… my wife Neda and my daughter B...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentines everyone! Today I will be sharing my love with the two beautiful ladies… my wife Neda and my daughter Bella ❤️😊

02/12/2026

My beautiful patient was recently featured in , and I just had to reshare this video.

Her husband shared her Vertical Restore journey so openly and people loved it! I think it resonated because of how supportive and attentive he was. Most people don’t think their spouse or friend NEEDS plastic surgery, and they don’t. but if they want to go on the journey, all you can do is be supportive and it makes all the difference.

This one also hits close to home for me too! Watching my own wife go through her Vertical Restore gave me an entirely new level of perspective. As a surgeon, I understand the technical side of healing. But as a husband, I saw firsthand how much emotional support and stability matter during recovery.

Healing is physical, but it’s also emotional.

Having someone beside you who keeps you calm, grounded, and reminded of why you did this makes a bigger difference than most people realize!

02/11/2026

This entire routine takes less than 2 minutes.

Twice a day. That’s it.

In just a minute or two morning and night, you can have real peace of mind knowing you’re using every clinically proven active ingredient necessary to improve skin quality and slow visible aging.

Retinol. Vitamin C. Peptides. Hyaluronic acid. Niacinamide. Pigment reducers. Barrier support. All working together in one simple system.

The reason over 90% of people who start the Trifecta stay on it as their primary skincare routine isn’t hype. It’s results. When you combine an effective formula with daily consistency, your skin transforms over time.

That’s the real magic.

It took me over four years working in formulation labs to develop this system. I wasn’t interested in adding more steps. I wanted something comprehensive, powerful, and simple enough that people could actually stick with it.

Because consistency + efficacy = long term skin change.

In my opinion, this is the path to great skin.

If you’re ready for a routine that fits your life and actually works, check out the KaramMD Skin Trifecta.

02/11/2026

Do people tell you that you look tired… or do you feel like you look tired even when you’re not?

If you’re getting enough sleep, eating well, taking care of yourself and still seeing tired eyes in the mirror, sleep is rarely the real issue.

In this video, I break down the actual reasons your eyes can look fatigued with age, including hollowing, puffiness, under-eye bags, midface volume loss, and changes in skin quality.

I also explain the difference between under eye filler, fat transfer, and blepharoplasty, and how to think about eye rejuvenation the right way.

This is one of the most common concerns I hear in my practice, and once you understand what’s happening structurally, the solution becomes much clearer.

Full video is live now. Comment “eyes” to get the link straight to your DMs.

Address

11943 El Camino Real Ste 100
San Diego, CA
92130

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18582593223

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