Carmel Valley Aesthetic Center in San Diego, California

Name: Carmel Valley Aesthetic Center
Display name: Carmel Valley Aesthetic Center
Mission: Dr. Karam’s primary mission is to restore your confidence, beauty, and youthfulness by meeting your aesthetic goals. Your satisfaction, self–confidence, and enduring trust are his greatest measures of achievement and success and he strives to achieve the best results tailored to your needs, in the most natural-looking and safest way possible.

Website: https://www.drkaram.com/

Office hours: Tue: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Phone: (858) 259-3223
Address: 11943 El Camino Real, #100, San Diego, California, USA, 92130
City: San Diego
State: California
Country code: US
Postal code: 92130
Phone: (858) 259-3223
Neighborhood: Carmel Valley
Country: USA
GPS coordinates on map: 32.936101,-117.2373303
Treatments: 
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Lip Reduction
  • Liposculpture
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • ProFractional Laser
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Lip Fillers
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • TCA Peel
  • VI Peel
  • Voluma
  • Facelift
  • Blue Peel
  • Botox
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Genioplasty
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Fractional Laser
  • Halo Laser
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse

RealSelf Info

Profile created: Jul 26, 2018
Profile modified: Dec 2, 2022
Business type: Practice
Review count: 1
Rating: 5.0
Rating time spent: 5
Rating answered questions: 5
Rating bedside manner: 5
Rating after care: 5
Rating payment process: 5
Rating wait times: 5
Rating courtesy: 5
Rating responsiveness: 5
RealSelf’s PRO: No

Carmel Valley Aesthetic Center

Doctors

Amir M. Karam, MD

Statement: I’m driven by helping my patients feel confident about their appearance and improving their overall quality of life with beautiful natural results. To see them smile with pride is the best part of my job and what keeps me continuously wanting to advance my craft.
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2006
Rating: 4.6

Staff

Katherine Kou

Name: Katherine Kou
Position: Practice Manager

Carolann Berman, BSN, RN

Name: Carolann Berman, BSN, RN
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Carolann joined the Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery team in 2016. She works in the Operating Room alongside Dr. Karam. She has been a nurse since 1990 and has previously held positions in both the Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit. Carolann received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Michigan State University in 1990. Carolann has extensive experience both pre- and post-operative and in the operating room. Carolann loves working at Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery and enjoys working with patients and families ensuring that all involved have a positive surgical experience.

Carolann loves what she does, looks forward to coming to work and most importantly, making a positive difference in the lives of her patients.

Stacie Kennerly, RN

Name: Stacie Kennerly, RN
Position: Registered Nurse

Ingrid Jansson

Name: Ingrid Jansson
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Ingrid is a Registered Nurse taking care of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of all patients having surgical procedures.

Having been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years, I have worked in many different areas of the healthcare continuum. I am proud to say that I have been working for Dr. Karam for over 5 years; A true testament to his excellent surgical skills, dedication to making his patients a priority, and the amazing team I have the good fortune of working with.

Tonia Cohn

Name: Tonia Cohn
Position: Registered Nurse
Biography: Hi! I am Tonia and I am one of the non-surgical facial rejuvenation nurses. If you live in San Diego, we will be seeing you in the office to make sure your skin is treated right and performing at its best. I absolutely love working with you to give honest, natural, consistent results.

Hilary Heiman

Name: Hilary Heiman
Position: Beauty Therapist
Biography: Hi! My name is Hilary and I am the preoperative coordinator and skin rejuvenation specialist at Dr. Karam’s office. We will connect during your surgical journey and I can’t wait to meet you. Welcome to the family!

Tashia Sperry

Name: Tashia Sperry
Position: Physician Assistant
Biography: Hello, my name is Tashia. I am a board certified Physician Assistant here to accompany you throughout your pre- and postoperative journey with Dr. Karam. Any medical questions or concerns you may have, I will be here to comfort and care for you alongside the incredible team here at Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery. I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you, and I will personally be seeing you during the first year following surgery to ensure the highest quality of care and continuity of care during the healing and recovery process.

Taylor Tompkins

Name: Taylor Tompkins
Position: Medical Assistant
Biography: Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a medical assistant on the post op team. You will see me after surgery to cater to all your post operative needs. I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your journey.

Jordan Burke

Name: Jordan Burke
Position: Nurse Practitioner
Biography: Hey there! I am Jordan, Dr. Karam’s Nurse Practitioner and I am here to help rejuvenate and revive your skin. You’ll find me providing non-surgical treatments and overseeing your post-operative care alongside Dr. Karam. I can’t wait to make you look as young as you feel!

Antonio Gonzalez

Name: Antonio Gonzalez
Position: Staff
Biography: Hello, my name is Antonio and I’m Dr. Karam’s out-of-town recovery specialist. You and I will connect when you’re looking for recovery accommodations, post op care, and transportation. I look forward to meeting you in person very soon!

Brittney Condie

Name: Brittney Condie
Position: Staff
Biography: Hi there! I’m Brittney and I am one of the Patient Concierges here at Dr. Karam’s office. I will be here to guide you through your uplifting journey of self improvement and assist you one on one with your financial transactions. I can’t wait to meet you!

Casey Ferioli

Name: Casey Ferioli
Position: Staff
Biography: Hi, my name is Casey and I am one of Dr. Karam’s Patient Concierges. I’m here to welcome you to our practice and assist you along your journey! I’m looking forward to working with you!

Jake Hall

Name: Jake Hall
Position: Staff
Biography: Hi! My name is Jake, I’m one of the Patient Concierges at Dr. Karam’s office. I love being the first point of contact for our patients as they begin their journey with the incredible Dr. Karam. I can’t wait to meet you!

Tina Talbert

Name: Tina Talbert
Position: Staff
Biography: Hello, My name is Tina Talbert. I’m the Patient Experience Director here at Dr. Karams office. What an amazing, exciting, journey this is for our patients. I’m here to provide trust, emotional support, understanding of the process, personal coaching, and of course the utmost care. I’m always available to talk and want our patients to feel our genuine passion for making them feel extraordinary.

Kaley .

Name: Kaley .
Position: Patient Care Coordinator
Biography: Hi, my name is Kaley and I am a Patient Care Coordinator who is solely responsible for serving our patients with loyalty, respect, and world class experience through their rejuvenation journey here at Dr. Karam’s office. I will guide you through the start of your journey and manage your consultation process. My main goal is to make you feel right at home! “When you look good, you feel good” and working under a surgeon I can truly believe in, is remarkable.

Abigail Cartagena

Name: Abigail Cartagena
Position: Medical Assistant
Biography: Hey there, my name is Abbi! I am a certified medical assistant who specializes in postoperative care as well as assisting our fabulous nurses with injectables and lasers. So looking forward to welcoming you into our office and the Karam family! I can’t wait to help you on your journey!

Practice’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What is a “One-stitch Lift”?
The one-stitch lift – too goo to be true.
Jan 20, 2014
Often times doctors will brand their procedures, to help gain exposure. A one-stitch lift sounds like a marketing campaign. I would request to see before and after images, and make sure the images are several months to a year after the procedure. Chances are if you have moderate laxity in your jawline and neck then one stitch won’t get the job done. While this procedure may sound like a nice, easy procedure, it might not be right for you. Take your time, and see several different…
How Long Should Swelling and Numbness Last After a Facelift?
Swelling after facelift
Jan 20, 2014
It is important to remember to be patient! You just had surgery and you need to give your face time to heal. It can take anywhere from 3 to 4 months for all of the swelling to subside. While you may have already gone back to work, most of the initial swelling has likely gone down. There can still be swelling, and it can be 3 – 4 months before that swelling is completely gone.
What is a One-hour Facelift?
One Hour Facelift
Jan 20, 2014
Sometimes doctors brand their own procedures. Don’t get confused by all these marketing terms. They really don’t mean anything. A good facelift is one that tightens and supports the SMAS and Platysma muscles in the neck. Sometimes these procedures are branded to entice people to do a procedure because it sounds easy and less invasive. No matter how great these procedures sound, remember that any surgical procedure has a downtime. If you are going to undergo a facelift or other surgical…
Crooked Nose or Uneven Swelling After Rhinoplasty?
Swelling After Rhinoplasty
Jan 20, 2014
With a rhinoplasty, it is important to have patience! What you are seeing as crooked could just be swelling and time will tell. Remember, it can take up to a year for all the swelling in the nose to dissipate. Straightening a crooked nose is difficult and getting a perfectly straight nose is not alway possible. A straighter nose is generally the goal. Give it time to heal and let the swelling go down. You’ll have a better idea as to what the results will truly look like in a few months…
Tip Rhinoplasty
A Tip Rhinoplasty
Jan 20, 2014
A “Tip” rhinoplasty is no different from other types of rhinoplasty. This type of rhinoplasty is focused to just treat the tip region of the nose, and not the bridge or other parts of the nose. In general, a tip rhinoplasty helps to:Reduces a bulbous tipReshape a boxy tipAny other modifications that need to be done to improve or refine the tip Typically it is best to do it as an open approach.

Last updated on 12/03/2023