3 Facial Procedures that will actually AGE you and make you look older!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
- There are numerous anti-aging facial procedures and treatments on the market today that claim to prevent or reverse aging. Today, Dr. Karam is discussing why these so-called facelift alternatives are not only ineffective, but in many cases actually AGE you! Treatments and devices like energy devices, lasers, and fillers have all been created and marketed with the intention of combatting the effects of aging, but they are, in fact, potentially damaging the skin and promoting aging. When it comes to anti-aging efforts, it is vital that you maintain a quality skincare routine that includes daily use of sunscreen and active ingredients. Consistently following a skincare routine that is feeding your skin will ensure that your skin has the nutrients it needs to look youthful and supple. When you do start experiencing facial changes that occur with aging, Dr. Karam recommends saving time and money and finding a trustworthy plastic surgeon who will do a quality facelift for you. So often, people try to avoid getting a facelift by using facelift "alternatives" like fillers or energy devices. What oftentimes ends up happening, though, is that more damage is done and patients end up progressing their aged appearance.
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I am am an esthetician with a decade of experience with a small practice. When I watched this and heard you say you never brought any of those devices to your practice, you had my attention. You continued to explain that you were a late adopter and needed to get a better understanding of any device you would bring to your patients and that they must actually work and you don't bring in anything just to make money.
This is how I operate, and I can appreciate the integrity when I see it. It seems to be rare these days, so thank you, Dr. Karam.
Yes! Thank you for sharing!!
Totally agree with you.
@@dramirkaram is microneedling good or bad
I'd like to know too about microneedling
this dr is only marketing his products ! he is a stupid doctor so you are for liking him
Finally someone said what I’ve always thought about fillers. They don’t make people look younger, they make people look like old people trying to look younger.
That's a gross generalization. There is a point in life where fillers aren't useful but you can't say all people who have fillers look old, that's just nonsense. Some people get too much or have it poorly applied but when it's done correctly it can make a person look better.
I know someone that get fillers and botox. She can afford it. I saw her once deflated and she looked fifteen years older with lots of wrinkles. She has the money to keep having it done for the rest of her life.
@@lesjf8832I've never seen someone that looks good with fillers
It really depends on who does the procedure be where you have it done. I’ve seen women who had it done very professionally. And it really worked very well.
@@eclectictomboy6873lol, that’s such a lie because it doesn’t work like that at all. You don’t suddenly get “deflated “. Very slowly, the wrinkles start to come back in. you can go back and get them filled or not. Why are all of you people lying about this? Don’t get fillers if you don’t want them but don’t make them into something satanic because they’re not.
Ive done lazers and microneedling and have had great results. Im 62 and on a good look like in 45. Everyone's different and you absolutely need a very experienced Dr. and not over do it
people who are making these comments and deciding against all fillers and all cosmetic surgery, how do you think this doctor makes his money? Do you think he makes it from TH-cam? He is giving you advice on things not to do too much of things to be careful about, but he is not telling you not to get fillers or not to get cosmetic surgery. Not by any means. Don’t put words in his mouth. He makes a living being a cosmetic surgeon.
1. SPF , 2. Vit C. 3. Tretinoin, 4. Gentle Cleanser, 5. Gentle Moisturizer
It’s wonderful but sadly doesn’t address true skin laxity much like a surgical facelift
How old were you when you started tretinoin?
@@elizabethtriggs6380 Too late. Lol. I was mid 40s
Tret fried my eyes es. :(
YEP!!!😃
OH MY GOD! Dr. Karam, I swear that's exactly what happened to me, but no one would believe me. The owner of the clinic said I was delusional that I'm aging and I needed more sessions. I, of course, stopped all the procedure, even though the clinic owed me 2 more session. The sad thing is that my skin now looks terrible and very saggy as a result. Unfortunately, I cannot afford a facelift. Thank you so much Dr. Karam.
I hope you leave them a terrible review for gaslighting you in such a way ❤
Contemplate a lawsuit? That could pay for restorative facelift.
@@carrievanderhoff great idea!
Try neogenesis serum with Caviplla and
Which procedure or device that he mentioned did you get ?
I listen/follow dr Stefani Kappel on YT and shes used and promotes the hell out of lasers & divices like thermage .
When are facelifts going to become more affordable for everyone, not just a select few with money to do it. We all want to look good as we age.
I agree!! I went to his website and a full rejuvenation for a woman is $85,000 and for a man $110,000 I'll be curious to know how much he was charging before he became Tiktok famous. I know he is really good but $85,000. TikTok made him popular but I don't think any of his TikTok followers can afford him.
They are cheap here in India
Probably never
❤I'm so glad you are addressing this!! This has been my own observation in the industry that I work. I have seen so many women with skinny, over stripped faces, that have had fat melted, filler added and all signs of life stripped away by resurfacing!! I came to the conclusion that these devices are melting precious fat, and I agree with you!
I am also not a lover of Retin A use, or daily, as it too can make skin look placid and like paper.
Skin should glow, pores and all, look plump and actually have a tone to it!
I prefer glycolics, enzymes, peptides, growth factors, hydration, LED light therapy to rebuild...IPL for sun damage...but too much and you look older than you realize!
I was admiring the work a plastic surgeon had done the other day, and thought she looked so great for her 60's....welp, she's not in her 60's and too much will take you into looking 10 plus years older!😮
Treatments aren't always the fix! Watch your posture, hold your phone higher, don't slouch, eat right, cut back on alcohol, go on a walk, exfoliate, use peptides and sunblock and SMILE!!😊
"Myth 4:: Fraxel lasers will not cause you to lose volume. Fraxel stimulates the production of collagen and thickens your skin. It is not penetrative enough to melt fat and cause the aforementioned volume loss. Neither will Fraxel have any negative effects on any filler that you may have in your cheeks to compensate for prior volume loss." - Dr. Solomon board certified plastic surgeon
1) ENERGY DEVICES 😱
2) LASERS
3) FILLERS
08/30/23 💕💕💕🌴🇺🇸
Thank you ❤
He's trying to sell his vertical facelift.
I had lasers , fillers, and thread lifts. No energy devices, not interested, just using rentin A and vitamin C. Laser did shrink my pores, only did it 3 times.
I agree with him somewhat but her trying to sell his vertical facelift.
he can sell lasers too if he wants, no doubt he can afford the machines for his practice and profit like crazy, he's actually helping and you should look into the facts of what you're claiming@@peacelove7437
Thanks 😊
Nurse here. I have heard more horror stories from people who have undergone treatment with energy devices than any other cosmetic procedure.
Thank you for sharing ❤
How?? What happens
Does this include at home microcurrent devices??
But dermatologist keep telling me o need radiofrecuency micro needling to my acne scars 😢 so what treatments should I do for it.? Sculptra? Please help
Does this include red light mask type things?
Sooo true regarding fillers!
My fillers are over 10 years old and are still there with an unattractive overfilled look in some areas. Listen to Dr. Karam.
ye
Get implants of fat grafts
Filler = MEME
I’d never get filler but I do have an RF machine which I use only once a month. I do micro needling and EMS machine.
Thank you for adding clarity to this issue. I
appreciate your transparency when delving into this issue.
You are totally right! When I was 46 y/o I went for a facial to my dermatologist’s office. The estetitian “convinced “ me of having a “skin- Pen ” procedure instead saying that it will help to produce more collagen and bla bla bla… I had a pretty decent skin tone and elasticity at that time. But she sounded to convincing that I let her to do it. Only 2 weeks after the procedure, my face literally melted down! I lost all my subcutaneous fat 😢 I literally looked it like a 90 y/o woman . It is still traumatic to me because even with all the procedure I have had to have my face back, I never could see myself in the mirror again. Since then my life has been a nightmare ( both physical and emotionally) trying to recover my face and my whole identity. I have had 2 fat transfers, fillers, botox, and Venus, and NOThing really worked out. I have spent thousand of dollars 💵 in treatments/ surgeries, and the worst part is that I really loved my face before. It had a heart shaped face and was thin but not old. I looked in my late 30's and never wanted to do more than a facial 😔 My neck also got ruined and it still is. It looks 30 years older than my age. Thank you Dc for being truthful and honest about this topic. You are saving lives!
Thank you for sharing your experience. It takes courage and vulnerability to share that, but you are helping others navigate these tricky waters. I’m so sorry for what you’ve been through.
I’m sorry this happened to you, thank you for sharing
Are you talking about this procedure called matrix? Like all these tiny needles poke your face?
laxative? LOL
So sorry for what happened to you, but I don't understand, you said your face melted from microneedling?
Dr. Karam you are an excellent teacher. I agree with everything you said. You left out a few important things which I would like to add. In order to maintain your youthful visage for as long as possible prior to surgery, if you decide to have surgery, you must:
1)Eat a 100% nutritious diet. Stay away from fads and make sure you eat only high quality unprocessed foods. Organic is best. But not organic jelly beans. Avoid all artificial ingredients, and MSG additives. Avoid sugar, and what is worse artificial sugar substitutes.
2)Stay hydrated. But do not drink charged water. It is counter productive. Drink water, simple nut milks, some teas.
3) Stay away from alcohol, smoking, drugs
4) Get a good night's sleep. There is a reason it is called "beauty sleep"
5) exercise moderately and consistently.
6) keep your weight constant
Binge and purge, or binge and extreme diet is not good for the same reason inconsistency in skin care is not productive.
7) Stay away from toxic people. Find the joy factor in your life
Of course, Dr Karam is 100% correct about sun protection and the use of effective skin products from natural sources, like fruit stem cells, and squalene, etc
Then when it is time for a nip and tuck do your research and seek out the services of a top surgeon like Dr. Karam who unfortunately no.longer does a mini facial or just the platysma for slight laxity in jaw and neck area.
Having said all that, lots of folks love to eat for fun, do not wear hats in the sun, indulge in things that are not good for their looks, like too much partying, whatever that entails.
I love your videos, Dr Karam. I have learned a great deal. Keep informing us.
Thank you😊
How do I go about finding a surgeon who uses the same technique as Dr Karam? I would love to have Dr Karam do my surgery but I can’t afford the quoted 100k.
I’m so glad I found this video! I wish I could have you as my surgeon
0:30: 🔬 Dr. Amir Karem discusses three anti-aging procedures that may actually be aging you.
7:09: 👶 As we age, we lose subcutaneous fat, giving us a more chiseled and contoured look, but some people prefer the plumpness of subcutaneous fat in their 30s.
10:15: 🔥 Repeatedly exposing your skin to heat and deep repair treatments can be harmful and does not prevent skin sagging.
13:10: 💡 Consistency in using daily actives and sun protection is key for maintaining healthy skin.
16:06: 👴 Adding volume to the cheeks and jawline can make the face look older and more aged.
19:07: 💉 Fillers and fat transfers are not effective for treating laxity in the face, surgical procedures are needed for rejuvenation.
3:36-3:51: 😔 Patients who underwent All Therapy, Thermage, or Morpheus 8 treatments reported negative effects such as gauntness, loss of volume, fatigue, and a tired appearance, leading to dissatisfaction and concerns about looking older.
Recap by Tammy AI
Thank you !
My superhero! Thank you!
Thank you!!!
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Does this include micro needling for acne scars
He's right. I had facetite, morpheus 8, and sculptra. My plastic surgeon told me it would keep me from needing a facelift for five years. It's been over a year sine I had these procedures, and I feel nothing but regret. The sculptra was overfilled in the lower face, and the facetite and morpheus damaged my skin. My skin sags now, and my neck has become loose. I was assured that I wouldn't lose fat, and I feel I was lied to. These procedures are big money makers.
@@patrak3606 I had facetite over a year ago. I'm in my late-40s, started to get some jowling and had a small pouch under my chin (not a double chin because I'm slim.) Today, I have lost a great deal of fat in my lower face, which looks gaunt and the pouch under my chin is now loose skin that folds when I look down. I'd definitely not recommend facetite unless you're overweight and have a prominent fat pouch under your chin or a double-chin. There's not only NO tightening but it looks horrendous and much worse now. I joke that I spent 1000s of Euros just to see myself age faster! Now I'm considering LanLuma (it's a more advanced form of Sculptra, with proven results because it's a bio-stimulator which works over time to increase one's own collagen and elastin) in order to restore some volume and lift the saggy, crepey skin from the facetite.
Lawsuit- medical malpractice
@@patrak3606 I was told that the procedure was easy, I'd be awake, and have option of nitrous oxide "laughing gas." For me personally, the procedure was hell. Not so much that it hurt, but there was a lot of crunching as he dug the canula through the area under my chin. Then the canula goes up into the jowl area. I was scared and it was difficult for me. It was much worse than my morpheus8 experience, which, as you know, is no walk in the park. I look older now, and different. I had swelling for a year after facetite.
@@patrak3606I had FaceTite about 2.5 years ago, because my double chin area started dropping, even tho I've never been overweight. It was purely skin laxity. I did not like my profile anymore. They insert a canula into your skin around jawline, neckline etc., and on the outside, there is a heating element that stimulates collagen and liquifies fat. The canula on the inside is sucking away the fat, while the probe on the outside heats and stimulates collagen. I have been really happy with my results, and the double chin has not returned. 🤷♀
You were lied to. Legally, they rely on the manufacturer's statements that it does not cause fat loss, but anecdotally, they have seen it time after time ruin their patients' or clients' faces, necks, arms, and other body parts. They are feeding their greed while believing their last-minute assurances and your signature on pages and pages of "your understanding" that the procedure may not work for you or damage you will protect them from lawsuits. Please warn the public on all social media forums against these unscrupulous practitioners.
You are honest and not afraid to speak the truth, the beauty world needs you !!!
So grateful I found you. Your calming way of explaining things, and the proof of your consistent skill/beautiful results, is so refreshing. I WILL be seeing you. Manifesting the money✨ 💰🤩
49 year old from Vancouver, BC here. I've been watching your videos for months receiving what I feel is honest and educational research for future treatments. I tried Forma in my early 40's for laxity around the lower cheeks, and Ultherapy as another desperate option in my late 40's. As you've indicated, my skin isn't even remotely tighter. Sadly though, I finally had a $300 consult with a plastic surgeon in Vancouver and he said that due to where a small pocket of fat is in my cheeks, even a mini lift or complete deep plane face lift wouldn't address this concern. Sigh, $300 to tell me there's no cure for my fat pocket cheeks. So, I guess I'm one of those genetic anomalies where a even a face lift can't correct my problem. By the way, he knew of you and spoke highly of you!
But you look so young! ❣️
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Oh sweetie get second opinion but don’t pay for initial consultation 💕
Wow, the difference in his patients’ before and after pictures are astounding!!!! Amazing work sir!
He’s saved me so much anguish, money and pain!! 👏🏻
Yessss omgness yesss..yes yes!
We are very fortunate to have stumbled on this Dr's platform, seriously.
👍🏻
Yesss
This is GOLD. Thank you thank you thank you.
Thank you for all information. Very helpful.
Great to see this video and read comments. I started fillers in my early 60s. Luckily I have fair skin and have stayed out of the sun and now use sunblock. My neck and hands became sun damaged due to being in vehicles for 6-8 hrs per day (my job) in my early 20s. We didn't even have sun protection then!
I have touch up fillers, never more than 2ml total.
Decent skincare, sun protection, diet and regular facials and a series of laser skin tightening treatments every year have kept me happy. TBH its all I can afford. As long as I look refreshed and my skin looks clear i am happy. Fortunately the Dr I see for fillers is extremely judicious in her placement of fillers and quite regularly turns away patients who want more fillers to pump up their faces. I know young girls getting their faces pumped with fillers and shopping around for the cheapest operator. Quite frankly, its frightening
I have no skin care credentials, no nurse or Doctor No aesthetician but as a lover of skin care and knowledge, I have come to this three point great skincare motto through my experience. I have skin that is at least 15 years younger than my chronological age I get people almost every asking about my skin. I will start to follow you. It’s good to find someone a MD with a like mind about the skin care and anti-aging game!!
Thank you Doctor Karem! I am enjoying and learning so much with your videos.
I'm so upset about getting radio frequency treatments last year. I'm 58 and totally notice now my face was negatively affected looking and to the touch like I lost volume - I received 10 sessions. Thanks for the ongoing information so we can make better, informed choices.
But you don't look 58!!! You look amazing
Hey hey, you lying to us, your picture is telling me you're 38😊
Me too girl 😢
A great summary on these treatment options and explained well. I’m so grateful that I made the good decision to avoid all 3 and your video substantiates my concerns with them ( especially fillers ).
Omg you are the Only person I follow whom is so genuine and knowledgeable! Thx you for being a gem among the money business😊
OMG, I’ve had these procedures over the years and just recently had Ultherapy and lazy done. I’ve been going to the same location and have complained about my steady sagging skin and these are the exact non surgical procedures they’ve recommended. I need a consultation!!
Your clients before and after photos look "Amazing!". So rare for a plastic surgeon to have natural results! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
I am 73 years old and do not have any wrinkles.
After JAMA report on RENOVA (tretinoin).
I have been using it for maybe 20 years.
I also use sunscreen everyday I go out.
I now use Vitamin C and peptides, carefully so as not to interfere with tretinoin 0.2.
BUT….I do have jowls which are somewhat getting less since I lost weight….(5’6”..160 lbs)
ALSO, I have under eye bags (hereditary)…I hide with glasses.
ALSO, I have serious eyelid dropping, which I use eyelid tape.
YIKES!! A LOT of vanity….
But, the sunscreen and consistency of tretinoin are the key.
Only wish I could afford Blepharoplasty.
Thank you, Dr. Amir Karam
Take care everyone.
Awesome! ❤ I’ve never really liked using retinols because they make my face peel. Can you please share when you use your retinol product versus when you use your other products? Thank you. 🙂
@@getitvintage yes, the peeling and “uglies” can be rough. I now use Trentinoin almost every night.
Since I am retired, I wash my face lightly in the morning with organic Castile soap (very inexpensive) and sometimes with sugar to remove dead skin. After, I apply THE ORDINARY peptide. Before bedtime, rinse w water, apply Vitamin c …watch TV😃….then apply a pea size of tretinoin……then 0.5 xanax😬😃😃😃😃
Good for you, you are so ahead of the game
What strength tretinoin do you use?
@@patrak3606 Ooops! You are correct….0.1 😬. For some reason I always say 0.2….😬😃
I’ve become such a student of your videos! By the time I come see you I feel like the consultation will only last 5 minutes!🤣 I truly appreciate the education you bring us!! Thank you!!
Lol so so true
Brilliantly presented! I’m ready to book an appointment with dr Karim!
I'm so glad I found this video. I was considering rather expensive facial tightening until I was ready for a lower facelift. I appreciate your explanations greatly. They've saved me from wasting a great deal of money.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
I had just started reading about fat loss from Morpheous 8 and facetite last year!. I cancelled my scheduled treatment and looked into a facelift instead. I ended up deciding a facelift & necklift was the way to go but because I have a semi blocked coronary artery, my cardiologist urged me not to risk it. Dang! So I am using your trifecta, sun avoidance, diet and daily exercise to have really great, glowy skin and a fit body for my age (a young age 71) and accepting that I can age and still be beautiful to myself and my hubby. Thank you for all the really great information you provide in your videos. You've kept a lot of people from heartache I'm sure. And your skincare products are like little miracles in bottles.
Dr Karam, thank you for your honesty, I was going to get some fillers done, and after watching your video, everything you say makes sense, and now I say forget it. Thank you for saving my face!❤
Hahahahaah please speak to another professional before believing him. He is doing this for the plastic surgery industry. As less people are getting facelifts and non surgical treatments instead and loving it. Listen carefully to him. He is trying to scare you on anything non surgical
Dear Amir,
Thank you as always for such a precious video! When you have a chance, could you please share your opinion on Rejuran injection treatment?
Thank you for educating me!
Thank you for posting this, Dr. Karam! I had been considering Morpheus 8 for almost a year. I'll just keep saving for a facelift with you! 🙏🏽❤😊
Me too!!
Me too
I have had extremely great results with the judicious use of fillers. Done correctly, i believe can be the addition to my skin care that will keep me away from the knife.
Your skin looks great, doctor!
If someone has done radio frequency around the eyes and lost the subcutaneous fat under the eye, what would you recommend to correct that, if not fillers? Thanks for such amazing and honest breakdowns! 💜✨ You always hit spot on what i have questions about!!
Many years ago I started seeing a medical dermatologist for melasma and he warned me against going for any form of laser treatments etc because there was a high chance that it would cause scarring on my skin type and/or make the melasma worse. I’m so glad that I took his advice 🙏
Plus the laser makes the brown spots scatter.
Omg I was thinking to do that I have melasma thanks for sharing 😮 was hoping cosmolan peel works
So true, I listened to someone that told me laser will work. I ruined my skin and the melasma got worst and darker. 😢
I had two bbl sessions and they made my melasma so much worse.
@@JessinblackandwhiteHi, I saw a dermatologist for consult Friday, I am booked for 1st of 2 BBL treatments. I'm caucasian skin. She said they can cause pigmentation probs with meditteranean & darker skin types but not mine? I'M THINKING OF CANCELING AFTER SEEING THIS & YOUR COMMENT. But I have to do it by tomorrow or pay cancellation fee. I'm so confused after watching this & other Drs on yt. It's so complicated. Is your skin white or another race? Thanks,if you can reply, much appreciated!
Thank you for this valuable information!
I've seen the same on my skin. Used three of those. Thank you!!
Glad I saw this before my first filler appointment
Loved this video! Was wondering about filler and you addressed my questions - mainly surrounding jawline filler. Thanks for the great information.
So helpful Dr. K. I’m 57 and look around for solutions but because of you I know the real solution is surgical. I will stick with my sleep, Vit.C, Tret, and SPF.
Soooo true!!!! I so regret having had that done!
This is probably his most accurate video I’ve seen. We don’t even offer energy devices or those frequent laser treatments, even though patients want them. But if we can’t get good before/ after pics, why would we offer it? Lasers do work for acne scars & sun damage, of course, but the really effective lasers have down time
Your colleague Dr Ivan Wayne here: agree 100% with the energy device problem-patients lose SubQ fat volume and even some dermal volume after being subjected to the heat of the energy devices-that is why we don’t have them in our office.
What a great video, Dr Karam. We are bombarded by RF microneedling, laser and Ultherapy ads by all kinds of doctors and derms who are paid to promote those treatments with absolutely no warning about the long term effects. I’ll stick to my retinol and sunscreen and will come to you for a facelift when the time is right.
Laser ist actually amazing. Had a few sessions against redness and rosazea in the face also for acne scars. A face lift wouldt help at all with this problems
Thank you so much for all this info.
Wow, totally enjoying your videos, it all makes sense, I’m so glad I’m watching more of you videos. Thanks so much for sharing all this very important information… Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really appreciate it and I’m sure lots of other people also do.
THANK YOU - for all your valuable sharing. And re: skin care, what you say is so true. I have been using active ingredients since I was 30 and I’m 48 now, and people NEVER believe it (including Doctors lol, they double check my chart)
Edit: oh and of course SUNSCREEN!! my only regret is not doing the back of my hands earlier. Now I have it in my car console and make sure I apply when driving .
Thanks for sharing!!
Incredible info doctor! Thank you for keeping us smart and informed ❤❤❤
Thank you for being so informative and honest!
Hello Dr you are amazing I love how much awareness you raise and put the truth out there. I used to think these fillers add volume to the face but esthetics said different and tried to fool me I did have my jawline done once with fillers and boy I regretted it big time! She tried to get me to have it done again I didn't. You are so handsome and makes watching your video even more pleasing!! Thank you❤
Really refreshing to hear exactly why things do sound like they are too good to be true and shouldn't be treated as "preventative" procedures for those of us who are still very much in our youth - it scares me how people in their teens already mentally prepare themselves for things like fillers and botox. Glad I found the right dermatologists on TH-cam to get my skincare routine consistent early on!
What dermatologists on TH-cam do you follow?
What is your skincare routine?
Hey can you share with us the dermatologists you watch on youtube? ❤
As someone who currently can't afford the downtime of a surgical option, combined with an aversion to filler, something like Ellacor then fat transfer sounds like an appealing option. I also believe not all laser tx & energy devices should be grouped together, when taking into consideration as to who is performing certain tx's & who is receiving. Not everyone can get em & not just anyone should be givin em. Although I do see how the warning must be generalized and agree.
So glad I saw this while considering a filler. 😮 thank you!
Bravo! 👏🏻 Big appreciation for the doctors like this! 🙌🏻
Thank you so much!
I work in the dermatology industry and now more than ever I have realized to love yourself and accept aging as a part of life. In most cases, these procedures do more harm than good and could leave your face worse off than it was and possibly permanently disfigured. That’s why each patient always has to sign all the wavers of the risks and sign away any liability. Unless you have a deformity that you just can’t live with, I would forgo this kind of stuff and any surgery. Taking good care of your skin doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Now that we are on topic, don’t overspend on skincare. You need a mild cleanser, moisturizer, and spf of 30 or higher and wear sunglasses religiously when out which will help defray crows feet and squinting lines. Each product should cost you no more than 10 bucks and there are really good science backed product lines that are affordable like Good Molecules and The Ordinary.
I LOVE the ordinary.
@@meaghancolman8319 Me too! And more importantly, I respect them for keeping a reasonable price point on their products. There is a 78% national average markup on skincare. The only proven anti-aging topical is prescription Retina-A. These expensive lines in my opinion just promote fluff. There isn’t anything they truly offer that you can’t find equal or better benefits with an economical drug store brand.
True. I'm not a dermatologist, but I've been to various dermatologists who all recommend something different. I am against the frequency with various devices based on the principle of laser and radio frequency because it has been proven that when they are used too often they make the skin older, as well as when the face is exposed to the sun too much or improperly cared for or neglected. Nutrition and fluid intake are also important, as well as quality day and night care, and with all that, lifestyle. It is important to do some sport, I have been doing fitness for many years. The skin needs a lot of antioxidants. I'm not against surgical procedures when, due to poor skin quality or faster aging of the face, one wants to improve the appearance, so this most primitive approach is still actually the best, along with regular prp treatments, which actually only strengthens the skin, because it encourages it to produce more collagen. I also drink hydrolyzed collagen, because it is good for both muscles and skin. I can't say that a surgical procedure with a really reliable surgeon is not a good choice, because I know that one day I will definitely have a complete one. If in the meantime they don't invent a better, non-aggressive method. My skin already looks much younger than my biological age, and for that there are devices that measure your skin age.. 👌🥰
This is obviously your opinion and I respect that. If you use products that cost $10 it’s gonna show. There’s nothing good in a $10 product. Maybe one additive but really after a while you will see that it just isn’t working for your best outcome. When you hit that age where you need more than a $10 product it will be to late to get the results you want because you waited to long to begin treating you face with the additives this doctor has recommended. Some people are fine with growing old gracefully and that is great if it’s your choice. We are all here because we want better. We want to know what works and what does not. I want to look as young as I feel and a $10 product isn’t gonna give me the results I need.
@@rhondadunn4228untrue for the ordinary products. I switched out my regime for the ordinary products because I lost my job 6months after the ordinary launched. My skin has actually improved. If you personally prefer to send £££ on skincare go ahead, but please don't diminish the affordable brands and their effectiveness.
I so appreciate your honesty and integrity--it comes across every video that you make. I can attest to the effectiveness of obsessive sun protection. I started when I was twenty, after reading about this in one of my mother's magazines--almost 50 years ago! All I could find was Coppertone SPF 4, but that's what I used under my makeup, and it started my skin protection journey. Today, at 69, I constantly receive compliments on my youthful skin. Thank you for all the information.
My pleasure! Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching along.
Thanks very much, very helpful.
Wow! A lift has been my goal all along! Almost got talked into filler but it made a friend look odd.👍🏽🌹Glad I backed out. Thank you so much!
Your time is incredibly precious and the fact that you spend it talking to us is remarkable you're amazing and I thank you SO SO MUCH
Its deeply informative and I've come away with the wealth of excellent information. Because of this I have now got the best information for me going forward 👏 I'm particularly interested in fat transfer and you mentioned it right at the very end thankyou I'm 59 and desperately need a vertical restore with fat transfer and now I know exactly where they need to be! Im in Bangkok end of next year for surgery. Im in charge!!!
Ahh thank you so much! You acknowledging this means a lot.
Thank you for giving us the honest reality of these procedures. I know you’ve saved me a lot of money, time, and energy.
My pleasure! So glad it was helpful.
Dr Karam you are the best 😊
Thanks doctor for all the advice. What about the microneedling??
A wonderful explanation and, I believe it all. I am very holistic oriented; however, maybe 8 years ago decided to go for a radio-frequency facial at one of those high-end celebrity facialsts. I knew was mistake as receiving it. Fortunately, only did once, but was enough to do damage. I have recovered a bit with microcurrent treatments, facial massage, serums, nutrition and my own protocols. Never had fillers, laser, etc. and look pretty good for 75. When I can afford it will consider facial surgery for that more refreshed look I enjoy your videos - very educational
Thank you so much for demystifying and debunking these popular procedures that just don't work! I'm gratified to see and hear that my decision NOT to go down these routes like some of my peers because I don't like the look of the results was that right thing to do. Thanks so much for your straightforward and honest approach
Amazing knowledge 😊
Que bueno que vi esto antes de ir por uno de esos procedimientos 🙌🏻
Very true. I actually learned about the bad side effects of RF Microneedling from reading other people's experience in the comments of derm videos, before I ever heard any physician talk about it. Dr. Karam speaks the truth.
Same here. I read about Thermage in the early 2000s and saw some pictures of how peoples’ faces looked like they were starting to melt off. That put me off all of those devices.
Thank you so much for your honesty Doc… I'm saving for my face lift one day with you lol
I'm 46 and I'm very religious with my skin care actives. I did one treatment of microneedling with RF and it was the worst thing I have ever done!.
Hello doc KARAM ! I’m ELISA POGGI from Paris - France 🇫🇷! I love the way of your explanations ! Bravo! ❤
what an eye opening❤ tq❤
this is a fantastically informative video. Well said. I love this level of mindful aesthetics. Of preserving, not necessarily altering each individual person's beauty.
Excellent insight into facial therapies that are being aggressively marketed. Dr. Karma’s advise is spot on and ought to be heeded by all seeking facial rejuvenation. Super advice 👍👍
Thanks for watching!
I’m on the fence of getting fillers and there you just helped me make my decision!
Get them! No regrets here - just start with small doses - it can look natural -
WOW ,THANKS DOC🤗
I wanna thank you! A few months before the big 60, I thought I would give myself a facial tune up. The plastic surgeon's office offered a consultation (free) and were big on the energy treatments. I asked about retinols (because of your channel) and asked about fat loss in the face. The girl said 'I can turn up the energy and burn any fat you want away!'... and I recoiled. She was young (under 30).. and most of her patients are in their 30's to 40's.... I thought 'OMG'... they do not know what they are doing to their future selves. I have started the retinols and have been using other actives for decades. I'm going to wait until I need surgery (and decide then if I really need surgery). You saved me from a terrible mistake be presenting the true 'cost' of these procedures.
I am glad you were able to take away valuable information!
Dear God, how could they possibly think people want thin, gaunt faces? I hated my full face in my 20s but you'd think a professional of that age would know better!
Yep
I believe every thing you said in this video. This is why I haven’t done any of those things.
Have you done regular micro needling
@@shanebowers2768 l do but don’t know if it’s working??
Thank you for your honesty!! ❤
Always!
I love your videos, I just found you. I’m a 61 yr old female and an esti…..you’re so spot on!!!
Thank you for bringing to us all your knowledge! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
I had light filler under my eyes and I don't like the way it settled. So I'm just sticking with aging gracefully. I'm using sunscreen and tretinoin, HRT and praying for the best.
Consider prf gel filler. It’s basically dervived from your plasma and natural
filler in lips and around (to lift the angles) can be a good option once in a couple of years. especially with more tense texture of the filler
Filler some what is okay if done correctly - I too was on hrt & then unfortunately was diagnosed with double breast cancer age 46
Good luck ladies aging is a gift but we’re so hard on ourselves
@@balluv7253worth considering the Max Gerson MD program
There are videos & books online
Definitely improves health & wellbeing in cancer & other chronic diseases
Keep your head up
I had the same thing done. I love my results.
Tks doctor !!🎉🎉🎉..great advice...I will follow you to share more information 🎉
Excellent video!!
I appreciate your medical opinion on procedures. Good thing am aging gracefully. I started going to a dermatologist early at 18. Have been consistently using sunblock and doing skin care maintenance along with healthy eating. Am 45 but look way younger. Genetics, lifestyle and dermatological care matters a lot. I love doing oxygen facial and diamond peel for years.
People think I look younger and I was a drug addict at 18 😅.
@@louisegardenia7674same! But I’ve always stayed out of the sun.
That's wonderful and works well for 45. However as you get into 60's & beyond, skin slack is for real. No lotion lifts this stuff back up.
Diamond peel? Do you mean microdermabrasion
I love your explanations Dr.Karam. I'm curious to hear what your opinion is about botox and chemical peels.
Thank you 🙏🙏 so much for this very important information 🙂 good bless you 🙏❤
He is so right!
speaking from the experience of having had at least three of those procedures trying to stave off a full on facelift and he is absolutely spot on because I paid a lot of money time and stress and I didn’t see much difference if any. it’s like throwing money away.
However the most disturbing is that I have noticed a flattening and hollowing under my eyes. I hadn’t connected it to past procedures until he mentioned it here. I wish I’d have just gone for the face lift in the first place. especially seeing how beautiful his work is.
It would help to know how old you were when you had the procedures and how old you are now and what those procedures were and if board certified doctors did them or not.
I had laser treatment for rosacea and enlarged pores about ten years ago. I think at the time it did work. I use sunscreen when I go out in the sun and now wear a cap. I have a ruddy complexion but a square jaw. I’m in my mid-sixties and just accept how I look and make an effort to stay active.
great video!! very appreciate for sharing some professional knowledge about this aspect!! i lately wanted to buy radiofrequency device at home, is it also counted as energy one you mentioned ?
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