What Kristen Davis' Filler Mistakes Can Teach us about Aging

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Kristen Davis, star of Sex and the City, has recently been criticized for her changed appearance, and has reported feeling self-conscious, anxious, and ashamed. Today, Dr. Karam is sharing why Kristen Davis' use of fillers as an anti-aging solution was a mistake, and what you should be doing instead. We're all under pressure to stay youthful, and this is especially so for actors and celebrities, whose careers are largely dependent upon their appearance. So often, the automatic response to aging changes is to get fillers or Botox to replace volume, which are oftentimes used in areas where volume hasn't been lost in the first place. The truth is, aging is a compilation of several things in addition to volume loss. With that in mind, it is easier to see why using fillers as an anti-aging solution will result in dissatisfaction. In the long-run, it is far more effective and budget-friendly to go and have a facelift done like Dr. Karam's Vertical Restore. When you opt for a facelift instead of continuing to get fillers, you will end up with a more natural, beautiful result.
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00:00 Kristen Davis' Fillers
01:07 Understanding Filler Failure
03:10 What NO ONE Understands About Fillers
04:11 The BIGGEST Filler Mistake
10:15 The KEY to Using Fillers
11:55 The MOST Natural Way to Look Younger
13:39 What Kristen Davis Has Done Well
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[@dramirkaram]

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[@sherrymejia5759]

It’s definitely extremely difficult for women to age ! I don’t even recognize myself anymore and it’s something that gets harder for me with every passing day !

[@ZirandaHope]

Agree

[@michelles2299]

I agree ❤️ I avoid looking in the mirror these days

[@theenglishtrainer3003]

Because we are sickly obsessed and because of shows like this.

[@CJSI-gb2wt]

I think than we must accept us like we are.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

yes. I feel you.

[@LS-kg6my]

I’ve watched my mother age without interventions. Each decade her face ages but she is still beautiful. I chose that

[@structurednoodle]

Yes!! I rather look old, healthy and beautiful, than look old, tight and weird.

[@rhythmisadancer8394]

I wish my mum had chosen that same path as yours. She had eye surgery, and it didn't go well at all. The dr botched her, she had revision surgery which prob made it worse, as it was done while she was still swollen. Makes me so sad to see her, and I know its ruined her life. She doesn't want to go anywhere. She told me once that when she's driving, and she looks in the rear view mirror, all she sees is a monster 😔 I just can't ever justify the risk? I told her not to do it. But she didn't listen and obviously I hate to see my mum like this, so I feel it's made a major impact on both our lives. Its hard to be happy, when someone you care about is depressed. I love your mindset. I wish you a long and healthy life

[@redredrubyred9]

My mom too.

[@michelleej]

Ditto!

[@LS-kg6my]

@@rhythmisadancer8394 I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s experience and the pain that it’s caused you. I would focus on the fact that your mother is still beautiful because she’s your mother and she’s alive and with you. Her face may not be what she started with, but she’s still the same person inside and you’re her daughter I would suggest affirming everything she is, and celebrate your relationship. Blessings on you and your mother.

[@dlamancha5697]

Kristen Davis is a beautiful woman. She's quite compassionate and brave to put herself out there and talk about her filler 'mistake' to help other women. Bravo to her and to you for telling it like it is

[@xhottestpink]

Agreed! Her and Courtney Cox have talked about regretting getting work done. Both beautiful women

[@squirrelboss7067]

😂

[@cookiedais]

My friend worked on SATC behind the scenes on the reeboot & she said that Kristen is a very beautiful woman but she is also very warm & friendly which made her even more attractive . She could not say the same for some of Kirsten’s co-stars however .

[@mariacasanova7914]

I DON’T think Kristin is a beautiful woman. When you compare her with Kelly Preston she is not pretty. Kelly was a beautiful woman and her children with John are just like Kelly and John; beautiful and well educated’

[@hekate1971]

Not everybody wants to fight the aging on our face. I think society plays a big part. I don t mind the crinkles, grey hair etc. I dó mind how society reacts!

[@One_gruntled_woman]

I agree. I earned these wrinkles. I don’t mind them a bit. If we are lucky, we get to age… I’m good with that.

[@SM-cg5uy]

I love my crows feet. They make me feel wise. And I've smiled a lot.

[@joeschmoe373]

I know, it's also advertisers who feature young fresh faces , but the population is aging and there are more older faces out there so they better wise up.

[@towritemichelle210]

Well said!

[@CloudWatcher500]

It doesn’t matter if you look 49 when you’re actually 79 because the fact is you’re 79. I think it’s freaky that everyone starts to look alike when they start playing with their faces I prefer to look like me, a perfect, 73.

[@shawnatiu9676]

I never had any filler in my face but instead had a full facelift SMAS and upper blepharoplasty at 57. Very natural facelift. Took 20 yrs off.

[@MJ-wrty]

What is SMAS?

[@jojorey6886]

I’m 66. Never had Botox or fillers because 1) I don’t need Botox and 2) I understand that filling my cheeks with filler is not going to solve marionette lines unless I want to look swollen all over. I understand the only way to diminish marionette lines is through a face lift which I’m not going to do because then I’ll have to do my neck, then I’ll have to rub Retin A all over my body. I ask myself, For what? …….I just can’t come up with a good answer. So, I just take care of my skin so it looks healthy, soft and supple, get a great haircut and smile more.

[@oceaneo4603]

That's also the path I wanna take. And I'm afraid of needles. 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Please realize that you don't have to settle. I am 80 and I don't like needles so I would never do those things either but I would not hesitate to get on Dr. Karam's schedule as soon as I can pay to do so. I have only began to show my age in the last year or so and and it is not a matter of being vain but I want to look as I feel on the inside. I am thinking of starting a business because of how I feel on the inside. I want to be the person I have seem all of these years in the mirror. I am very thankful for my genetics. because my cousin is 76 this month and looks 40. Not a line anywhere on her face.

[@ceregirl5852]

I agree 100%. I expect to look older as I age. duh! I take care of myself,so I look good. Older but good. What’s wrong with being older? We hope we get there.

[@jojorey6886]

@@Alice-fr1ef you can do whatever makes you happy just get someone who is great at it.

[@livelife069]

Yes! A smile covers a lot of evils. 😁😘

[@javelinaflips-annie5000]

Grief will age you faster than anything else… I accompanied my husband for 2.5 years on his cancer journey and one year after his passing the brain fog seems to have lifted and I realize that I look at least 5 years older now. I am hoping that gaining the 10 lbs I lost will help but I am weighing my options. Fillers are not on my list thanks to you Dr. Karam

[@ilumina10]

i csn relate about the grief. when my husband passed away, i aged fast in a day. with nobody around me to help.

[@CaroL-nf5rs]

I agree. Grief and stress

[@teeski693]

Bless your heart, I’m sorry for your loss.

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@sonjawilliams989]

Dayum, I've just realised why I have aged. Too much Trauma. Way too much Trauma

[@shazzabelle123]

Finally an honest doctor who can explain things in a way that helps us to understand why people have become so distorted and how to avoid it.

[@WooWooGirl]

Dr. Karam is spot on in his discussion about how women who are aging "badly" feel about themselves. I lost a lot of weight too quicky...due to an illness over 5 yrs ago. It ravaged my 56 yrs old face. Now, I am about to become 62...and look 72. I can empathize with actresses and actors and any celebrity caught up in the "race for the perfect face"...no matter their age. I also had HA Fillers injected into my gaunt face 5 yrs ago. They did not work. 1400 dollars later...my face remained gaunt. It has taken me 5 years to build up my weight and fix whatever I can afford to fix. Fillers are useless...and topicals are what I can afford. Celebrities have the $$$, and the need to look good on camera. I look terrible on camera. Worse than in person. Difference between us...is that they have the means to get a facelift, or any other expensive procedure required for them to "feel good about themselves"...and I don't. Heck...it is probably even TAX DEDUCTIBLE since their careers DEPEND ON LOOKING GOOD. Average Women do not usually have the same MEANS. So...we try to get by with fillers and topicals and laser treatments and all the rest of the medical interventions that are affordable enough for the AVERAGE woman to GET. Someday, if I hit the LOTTO...I can afford a facelift.Men can be in the same situation, sometimes...so I cannot skip them. However...their face issues are often much less severe than women's are. A man with a CRAGGY and WRINKLED FACE looks DISTINGUISHED to some. A woman with a CRAGGY and WRINKLED FACE...looks "rough" and ugly to many. Ain't that a bitch?

[@arymhansie]

Well said and I completely agree with you!

[@WooWooGirl]

@@arymhansie thanks. I love serious skincare videos. It does suck that the average woman who needs one the most...may not have 30K to spend on a facelift. Probably more $$$ than that...these days. It's always about the HAVES VS. HAVE NOTS.

[@MsCristina38]

Hey stop it, don’t be so hard on yourself. You are a good human being who deserves kindness. Don’t be so mean to yourself.

[@EveMcLainNewsom]

I agree 💯

[@WooWooGirl]

@@MsCristina38 Thank you for your kind words. Part of me knows that...the mirror says different. We all have our own "headspace junk" rolling around. Mine is Vanity. I know that is not a good thing, so I'm working on it. I am luckier than some women. I have a loving husband...so that helps with my confidence-building.

[@shannonrodriguez8165]

I’m so appreciative she opened up about her struggles with aging and her experience with filler.

[@butterflygirl2285]

And I detest when women lie about having had work done. If I do decide to get face fillers and surgery I am going to be very honest about it. That stops all the gossip in its tracks.

[@norvaz94]

She actually looks beautiful when she ages gracefully. I see too many women young and old look weird with their fillers.

[@picardy7488]

I think Emma Thompson looks great with no plastic surgery (she says she doesn't believe in it). She has a beautiful face although there are wrinkles; most of all, she looke NORMAL. She's in her 60s and everyone knows that so why try to NOT be that?

[@goodmorning2386]

@@picardy7488I just googled her, and I agree! She is very beautiful and vibrant I feel like if you take care of yourself with diet, exercise, and avoiding too much sun you will age beautifully

[@felicityhappy919]

I don’t see anything wrong with her face. She keeps saying she got a lot of heat about it, but I think she looks good. She didn’t go overboard.

[@sherriscornertoyreview4157]

Right ?? I don’t see anything wrong with her face. The housewives on bravo get way more filler. They look awful. They get facelifts and filler

[@riavanvliet799]

Actually, when I saw a pic of her the other day apparently preparing for a new movie I was shocked. I didn't recognize her, and thought she looked bad.

[@EveMcLainNewsom]

A lot of us think she looks fantastic "for her age", but that's the problem... When people use the term, "for your age", that isn't a compliment. She's working in an industry that is brutally honest about ageism. Ageism is a thing, and it isn't a good thing, and sometimes looking "good for your age" isn't what you want to hear. What you want to hear is; " WOW! You look fantastic!.. you haven't seemed to age in 20 years!" A great facelift done right does that.

[@kph2858]

Agree !!!!!

[@janemcelreath6342]

@@EveMcLainNewsomûy

[@Jess4mab]

I think Kristin looks gorgeous on the new series. I can't imagine how much pressure she is under being a celebrity and getting older. It's hard enough for a regular person like me. I'm in my early 40's, and I'm just starting to notice subtle changes. I am open to a good lift in 15 years or so if I can afford it, but I'm ok if I can't. Getting old is a blessing that many never get❤

[@lizbethliss101]

I am 54 and just found out about face yoga here on KZbin with Imi and realized that never looked or learned before on how the muscles of the face work and they get saggy like everything else . This can be prevented doing “yoga or Pilates”. I have 2 months working on it ,big difference!! I do it while driving or watching tv.

[@andreakrueger7851]

Keep it up! I'm 57 and a yoga teacher. I've been doing face yoga for five years and still loving the results.

[@parisinthe30sx]

Wouldn't that stretch the skin even more

[@flazeda8743]

@lizbethliss101: Please can you say how long you practice it each day? Cause a big difference in 2 months seems pretty incredible! 😮😮

[@Ytdeletesallmycomments]

Doung it for years. And deep massage. Every day. Nobody believes i am almost 50 😂😂😂. 38 max. It works.

[@andreakrueger7851]

@@parisinthe30sx I use Retin-A and a collagen supplement plus a good daily sunscreen.

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

I was born in 1963 and am afraid of all this stuff (and all the time spent doing it). I just do face yoga, face massage, and hope for the best. But Kristen Davis looks great no matter what, she just has an adorable personality and I'll always see her as beautiful. ❤

[@shinnam]

Maybe we should be role models for millenials. I haven't done anything to hide my age, I have earned my wrinkles. From a fellow rabbit.❤🐰🐇

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@shinnam Ah, 1963, Year of the Rabbit!! What I do isn't hiding my age, but enhancing the fact that we really don't need to be obsessive. Audrey Hepburn in her later years was super gorgeous and she had no work done at all. She's a total role model! xo

[@notfalling84]

Thank you for the analysis. However, there is one thing I often see surgeons overlook: many of us in late 30s-early 40s want to avoid a facelift for as long as possible not because of fear or high cost but because it essentially means taking a month or more off active life (work, exercise, socialising) so the non-surgical options seem more attractive just on that basis.

[@liviusss]

Luckily now we have so many options in terms of skincare, devices, procedures etc., and the science keeps evolving exponentially...

[@PhenixJoe]

Depending on what you do, you really don't need a month off of work for a facelift. You honestly don't need more than 7 to 10 days., Especially if you work a regular office job. Less even if you can work from home.

[@nikkistahr7105]

When and if I have to..I'd gladly take that month. Ladies, You are your best investment ❤

[@loribijou]

I dont think its a month off anymore

[@jag5798]

@notfalling84 - I disagree. I believe getting a light lift in your early 40’s. Small increments save you in doing filler and Botox over time. I got my first mid lift @ 45 and now 57 yrs old - Ill get a forehead and sides done. 14 days was my turn around time in recovery. Remember - surgery becomes more risky as you get older. Take care of the luxury things younger, save the older yrs for serious health surgeries later.

[@lisadearing5960]

I totally agree about using good skincare. I use sunscreen every day, Tretinoin every other night, vitamin C and a good moisturizer. I always take my makeup off in the evening no matter now tired I am. I also make sure I take care of my neck and chest with my skincare. I get a facial once a month with dermaplaning. I’m 59 and my skin is in better shape then when I was in my 40’s. I only wish I would’ve started sooner.

[@parisinthe30sx]

If you don't mind answering, how much do you pay for facial with dermaplaning?

[@lisadearing5960]

@@parisinthe30sx I pay $75.00.

[@gabieme7682]

Did You already have menopause?

[@lisadearing5960]

@@gabieme7682 yes. That started about 10 years ago.

[@carlaarcangelo9739]

What skincare products do you use?

[@bradt364]

Kristen Davis still looks fantastic. I don't understand other people's issues with her face. There's so many other celebrity surgeries and treatments that could be considered far worse. Kristen still looks like herself.

[@tvtvtfan3767]

She doesn’t look like herself. She was aging really good before. The thing is if the goal was trying to make herself younger than it failed to do so. I thinks she still pretty but she would have been more pretty if she hadn’t had the surgery.

[@cryptic1741]

I stopped using fillers over 10 years ago when I saw the way I looked in photos. I looked odd and not good at all. It happened gradually. I believe it was because the filler did not stay where it was injected but traveled to other parts of my face. What is frightening is that even after 10 years, I still have some residual filler in my face. Kristin Davis is lovely but doesn't look like herself. So many celebrities use fillers, and I don't it looks good on any of them. Even if it doesn't travel, is gives them a puffy face. Why this trend continues is beyond me.

[@loribijou]

yes it does travel! so many people will say it doesn't but it does, mine went into my lower face and gave me slight jowls Im so mad over it ,, as there is nothing u can do but I guess get a facelift,, but Im leaving my face alone. I refuse to pay a dime more to them

[@cryptic1741]

@@loribijou I'm sorry. I heard you can get it dissolved but I don't know how effective it is.

[@lydiadugan8368]

I agree. When I looked at myself in photos my eyes were altered. They appeared slanted and my cheeks pushed up. I stopped using all fillers ten years ago.

[@Cerez78]

Fillers done in a conservative manner won't result in a puffy appearance. Those who appear puffy used too many syringes. The key is to look natural like there's nothing there.

[@cryptic1741]

@@Cerez78 I had a very small amount and still looked odd because it traveled. Not a fan of it at all.

[@LouiseIlsoe]

I wish you had worldwide “Clinics/doctors recommended by KaramMD” sort of thing. I’m sure lots of us are watching from overseas and wish we could find a doctor who stands for the same things as you do.

[@tamarkikvidze]

I absolutely love this idea. Doctors can kindly recommend other doctors.

[@nicolesweere4182]

Omg, I was just thinking the exact thing. It may be a liability issue. If someone saw a recommended physician and was unhappy with a result then they could blame him. But it's SO difficult to know who to choose. You see celebs worth hundreds of millions of dollars looking horrible. They clearly have access to the best of the best doctors. Doctors are obviously not going to display their botched surgeries when you look at their before's and after's.

[@saltycrunch]

I feel bad for her. She seems like a nice person and doesn't deserve the thrashing she got in the tabloids. That being said, it is a good lesson for the rest of us that fillers are probably best avoided, or used very, very sparingly.

[@miava1031]

My mom is a dermatologist she predicted ages ago when fillers became a thing that people were doing to look deformed and report nerve damage leading to chronic pain. Well guess what it’s coming to fruition. So many women are reporting body pain to the point where they have a poor quality of life. Options to stay young are radio frequency, face massage, supplements etc and stress can’t stress this enough DONT STRESS’.

[@user-bk3xu5yz8c]

Yea, I agree. However, stay away from ulthera radio frequency! It causes damage to the smas layer and will melt tour face of its much needed underling fat that it needs to help you stay young looking.

[@rhythmisadancer8394]

Ahhhh, don't stress. If only that were so easy 😔

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@rhythmisadancer8394 True, my mom died over a month ago and leading up to it I was looking older. I'm finally feeling -- and looking -- myself again. But I agree with @miava1031 about the face massage, supplements, clean diet, meditation, exercise, etc.. Prior to my mom's death I was pretty stress free. Sometimes you just can't help outside circumstances though.

[@rhythmisadancer8394]

@@BeYounique...Maryanne im so sorry about your mums death. Happy to hear you are doing much better. Everything is always easier said than done. Life is hard when you don't have much support either. I do appreciate your comment though, so thank you and I wish you well in this life

[@BeYounique...Maryanne]

@@rhythmisadancer8394 Thank you so much for your kind words. I wish you well too.

[@clarissabasilio1402]

I’ve watched previous videos of you talking about how filler doesn’t go away. My sister is 22 years and went to get lip filler for the first time the other day. They told her it only lasts 6-9 months and that she has to come back to top up. I told her that filler doesn’t go away and that she shouldn’t just keep going back to top up and she got really angry with me. I don’t want her to end up being more unhappy with herself than she already is.

[@marinamartinez6886]

You should have asked her why she's getting filler at 22. That means she'll be doing this for decades

[@shiningstar2903]

It will elongate the space between her nose and top of the lip. It will not look good. It begins to look like the Who women in the Grinch .

[@bck0804]

Shame on that doctor. He should have told her to come back in 20-30 years. This should be malpractice.

[@KatyWithAWhyyy]

Idk why all these comments are shaming her for going at 22. Lip filler can be done at any age. I've been getting lip filler since 2018 and don't regret it! I get it completely dissolved every couple years and have had no issues. With the right doctor, it doesn't have to be a negative experience. It DOES fade significantly after 6-9 months. Doctor wasn't wrong. It doesn't fade completely however, which was Dr Karam's point.

[@sharondiaz137]

22 …? My goodness

[@livlifluv]

Dr. Karam, you are the best! I applaud your sheer honesty with us. I also applaud Kristen Davis for sharing in honesty a woman's most vulnerable mistakes. I study your videos and plan on seeing you in the future! THANKS for your dedication to women and their aging struggles! 🧡

[@desmccaffrey5389]

so what worked did you get done? by who? sonce this is a safe place would love to know for myself

[@livlifluv]

@@desmccaffrey5389 Who are you addressing? Maybe you posted in the wrong place. Not sure. Please clarify.

[@truckingwithtobee]

You better save between $60k-70k to get this work done with Dr. K

[@livlifluv]

@@truckingwithtobee WOW! Sounds like I'll need more than 1 savings plan in my tool box. 😉🤪😂

[@truckingwithtobee]

@@livlifluv me too😂😂😂 I Just about fell over when I went to his website and checked out his prices! Lol

[@BEABE4242]

Honestly I would like to share this info video with Kristen . Surprise me that some of these famous and rich people don't go to Doctors like this man❤

[@oceaneo4603]

I wonder if money doesn't play in their disfavore on that matter. If one surgeon sais no, they would go see someone else. When your on a budget, you need to think more wisely and lay all your options on the table. In a way, you can't afford to panic.

[@cerisewilson4428]

OMG I completely agree with what you said about when someone walks into a room and you know immediately that they’ve had bad plastic surgery or too much fillers. I have a couple of friends who are well on their way to that point.

[@heatherjohnson955]

Perfect summary of the issue. As an esthetician I explain this to clients every single day. I will be sharing this video often. Thank you!

[@guiovanacazares1882]

Thank you Doctor. I used fillers in my early 30s and at 40s I started to see everything you mentioned here. Even though I did every year or more. Since you started following you I understood what was happening to my face and I stop. Now I only use sun protection and your products besides eating healthy as well. Love you Doctor! Great full to you from Chicago! 🙌

[@desmccaffrey5389]

so what worked did you get done? by who? sonce this is a safe place would love to know for myself

[@nikkistahr7105]

​@desmccaffrey5389 great question, same! I'm eagerly awaiting her response lol

[@nitabrozowski4021]

@@nikkistahr7105I think she said she stopped with the fillers and now leads a healthy lifestyle, which includes using his skin care products.

[@liresi8]

I love your channel and the information you share. So helpful - and if I ever have the extra change 😂 I want to get on your surgical schedule. But I would like to add that as a 59 year old woman, I want to look my best. It isn’t about looking young, but looking as good as I can where I am in life. Women are proud of their accomplishments and want to look their best at their age. It isn’t about looking younger, it is about looking their best. I don’t want my fat round face of youth back, I want the best mature look without the nasal labial folds and sagging jawline. Just looking my best!

[@desmccaffrey5389]

so what worked did you get done? by who? sonce this is a safe place would love to know for myself

[@sandigrimes7427]

Definitely agree 100% and will try to save for a realistic surgery. It’s astonishing how looking our best can truly change your life ❤

[@teremertz]

I’m 41, and have been getting Botox on my forehead furrows for the past six or seven years. It has eased those lines while allowing me to keep full expression on my face, which I appreciate. I don’t think I will get fillers; however, I don’t judge those who do. To each their own. ❤

[@tabbypanda82]

Botox WHERE❔ Both of you ladies look AMAZING 💪🏾🤗

[@tabbypanda82]

@@user-dc1zk2un2d thank you I’ll be 41 in August 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@collettchaney120]

I'm terrified of fillers. You can always see fillers

[@tabbypanda82]

@@user-dc1zk2un2d I’ve never tried Botox but I won’t mind using it when I might need it in the future. 🙋🏾‍♀️

[@debbieparthe9934]

Isn't Botox a filler?

[@ellied1931]

No woman goes into a doctor's office asking to be overly done. It's some doctors and filler "experts" that want to sell products and talks people into needing more when they don't need it or they don't know what they are doing to make women look natural. It's horrifying to see what's been done to women and men and I really appreciate your video. Hope more doctors realize less is defintely more

[@christinaferreira8594]

So glad I found your channel. I was just considering starting fillers bc I’m in my early 40s. I have always had sensitive acne prone skin so I do all of my skincare as much as possible. I want to be on top of my aging as well as I can. You may have saved me from some heartache a few years down the road. Thanks for talking about this. I haven’t seen many ppl talking about this and I know it’s a simple and quick fix to do fillers but I would rather deal with this in a way that creates a lasting graceful and natural beauty in the future. I just want to look like me but more mature as I age.

[@BlackCrystalDiamond1]

PRP with your own plasma will definitely help you with you skin texture and acne scars. PRP regenerates the skin

[@Endotastrophe]

Love this so much! I see sooooooo many older women completely warping their faces, and that also goes for these girls in their early 20’s absolutely pumping their faces with filler! It’s entirely bonkers and this toxic ‘beauty standard’ really needs to come to an end. Thank you for being a wonderful, transparent surgeon, we need more like you out there! 🤎

[@dramirkaram]

Thank you for watching!

[@cherylmahalak8904]

Really appreciate your honesty about these procedures.....I just turned 70... Never had anything done....always think about it but very hesitant....I like to wait and see end results down the road...now they are finding fillers are not so good. I think if you have a supportive spouse who loves you wrinkles and all ...and believes you are beautiful in his eyes, that is the ultimate goal.....unfortunately....I don't have that! I envy those who do!

[@leeseh7137]

So glad to hear the honest story about fillers! More people need to have this honest conversation. Knowledge is power!

[@DulceN]

Thank you for this honest approach, Dr. I’ll be 63 in October and was thinking about fillers, but your advice has helped me rule them out. I had a double blepharoplasty in 2016 to get rid of very heavy upper eyelids and double/triple eyebags (inherited) and I look 20 years younger. I am contemplating a face lift in a few years if my skin sags too much. In the meantime I’ll nourish it as best as possible.

[@VivaCohen]

"your body is trying to get rid of the filler" As a woman who has tried to stave off aging myself, I completely empathize with women who use fillers - but the body is screaming "but not this way!" When the body is literally rejecting what you're putting into it, it's probably not the healthiest.

[@TheFiown]

I feel that people don't react to me they react to my face, my appearance. I am not the person they adress, I used to be and I do miss that 'power of pretty' but not to be young again, that won't happen, but to be seen again especially by me.

[@oceaneo4603]

Yes. People would react on apparences, but only some. Others thinks with their brains, not their eyes. In a way, they give you the privilege of showing you their true colors. And saving you time with shallow relationships.

[@kimberlydocherty3278]

I love the results of the vertical face lift. This is what I would like to do. Dr Karam you do amazing work.

[@lindachapman5630]

Thank you Dr Karam, this was totally fascinating to me as a 58 yr old woman that hasn’t aged at all well and has never done anything in regards to my face such as fillers or Botox. I throughly trusted in everything that you said in this post because you came across as genuine and trustworthy - so that being said, I would just like to say that if you ever needed a “Guinea pig” so to speak, to showcase your work - my name is Linda chapman and I live in East London. If I had to describe my face I would say that it’s saggy with angry looking eyebrows. I have 3 beautiful grandchildren and love them to see me as more gentle faced. If you don’t need me though - I will make an appointment with you as soon as I win the lottery!!

[@raeroa7982]

Miss Linda Im 100% certain your grandchildren see you through a total halo of love. Thats how I feel about my Nana. Her inner kindness glows as Im sure yours does too.

[@lindachapman5630]

@@raeroa7982what a truly kind and pleasant thing to say 💖 thank you so much 🙏 and I also believe that you’re right, my grandchildren do truly love me and I count my blessings 🙏 bless you always 🙏 💚

[@BlackCrystalDiamond1]

I think you can benefit with Botox, it doesn’t accumulate in your face forever. I hear that nowadays that some neurotoxins can last half a year or more

[@thelouisejust]

Again, thank you! You give it straight. I’m an esty and every time fillers come up, I point to your video for people to get educated.

[@dramirkaram]

Thank you for the support! Glad you find them educational.

[@amyolmsted4004]

I so appreciate the straightforward honesty. You're a VERY TALENTED surgeon and a phenomenal individual. Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge.

[@thuyle9165]

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[@LouiseIlsoe]

I wish you had worldwide “Clinics/doctors recommended by KaramMD” sort of thing. I’m sure lots of us are watching from overseas and wish we could find a doctor who stands for the same things as you do.

[@MsRaven000]

You have no idea how useful your advice is!!! What an informative man you are and how I personally greatly appreciate it.

[@gracerichardson3047]

Very well done video. This treatment plan was recommended to me several years ago, and I am so thankful I had an instinct that this could be a poor choice. In my uneducated opinion at that time, the filler was not treating the underlying problem. So grateful for videos like this which have provided me with better insight and world class advice!

[@trishaustin4101]

As always thank you for your valuable advice! So many plastic surgeons will just do what you want them to do and they won't tell you anything about the ramifications.

[@susanhorton9492]

you are a good honest doctor who tells us the truth. you are giving us great info to make best decisions

[@dramirkaram]

Thank you for your support!

[@scratchingthesurface5589]

I've noticed that fillers should used conservatively. I'm going to get surgery.... and will opt to not get fillers....or as little as possible.

[@Geneattenborough]

I’ve heard that fat as opposed to filler stays with you. I may be wrong.

[@christina1764]

​@@GeneattenboroughWhen your own fat is transplanted to the breasts, buttocks and face remain approx. 70%, therefore faces often have to have 2 times, where breasts and buttocks are often made a bigger than desired, but in the course of 8 -12 months, it all comes down to the desired size ❤©️

[@UnPluggingThePlayer]

Im SO glad you did this video. The one time I had botox and filler was a problem that I've commented about before. My bodies natural immune system started to push it all out, and I detoxified with flu-like symptoms for quite awhile. Then came the sag and the crepey skun, because my skin was stretched out and then the lossof volume made my skin look like a baloon that was sitting after a month.

[@dramirkaram]

Ahh I am glad you found it beneficial

[@irshgrl500]

This doctor is extremely in tune with feelings & women's perceptions of themselves as they age. He's extremely good.

[@beccab2522]

Thank you sooo much for this video! I am in my late 40's. I totally agree that surgery is the better way to go for me personally. With the cost of fillers, Morpheus8, I've decided to go the surgical route. It can last up to 10 yrs and you're still spending almost the same or even more (depending on how long you've been doing fillers). For me, finding the right doctor and opting for surgery is the best choice for me personally. I've never had fillers. Ty doctor for this info. Much appreciated!😊

[@melvanrooyen1165]

You are so honest. Much love from South Africa! I hope some of our plastic surgeons are training vertical restore under you.

[@lynettegardner7525]

Thank you for your valuable information! I had filler one time and did not care for it at all. I will take your most excellent advice, and save in order to get a proper facelift. You are such a generous treasure!

[@schneewinter3679]

This is the best video on filler I have seen so far. Confirms my doubts about how fillers are conceptualised at the moment.

[@goldenpig1034]

Thank you very much for spending your valuable time to explain the problem and solution. Very helpful!

[@andreavanda5402]

Thank you Dr. Kamar for being truthful and honest about fillers. You answered the question that was on my mind. 12:06 😅

[@kasarajaxen5793]

20.000$ is approx what I was quoted for a lift. There is NO WAY I have done 20 Thou of filler over time. I’m 60. Started using fillers in my 50’s. Once a year or every 2 years at approx $2000/ per treatment. I love your videos but when you say “SAVE UP” I feel that’s a little unrealistic for MOST people. Hard to save that kind of money when you’re prioritizing other more important things to save $ for. I do appreciate your knowledge and advice about fillers and placement and the long term effects. Great information that I think we should consider. Thank you!

[@minoozolala]

If you’re paying $2,000 a year for 10 years that’s $20,000! By the time you’re 70, you’ll have put out double that!

[@kasarajaxen5793]

@@minoozolala Yes! However, I don’t get 2 thousand dollars worth of filler every year. Some people do. I’m just saying that math doesn’t compute for everyone. I guess if you are starting with fillers young and getting it done once or twice a year, then it would make sense.

[@PhxDesertGal]

Just for fun I asked my Doc what a facelift would run and he quoted me $15,000. Well I got better things to do than pay for that. I have been saving for some time as I know it is costly to get into a reputable assisted living home. My friend bought into one for $300,000 and then it runs anywhere from 5k to 8K a month. So that is more important to me than doing anything to my face. Only if you have a great deal of money saved for retirement should anyone consider spending that on an appearance which does not even last a lifetime.

[@jessicacalvano8949]

I say facelift depending on how someone is aging. My aunt did it at 52 when she saw changes and she looks amazing! She never did filler or Botox. Her facelift I think was from the earlobe area. I honestly couldn’t believe she looked 35 again! But smooth and just refreshed. Honestly, I am happy I have decided to age for now (38) and will ride the wave a little longer then maybe do facelift.

[@loisherr3989]

I love this channel! I have learned so much. I am 43 and saving up to see you in a few years. For now, no botox or fillers, just sunblock and good diet.

[@trinityp8575]

Unfortunately sun block doesn’t stop sagging.

[@picardy7488]

I would add - to not gain weight and then lose it later when the skin isn't as elastic. That contributes to sagging. I see people who have lost weight - their bodies look great and they are healthier (which is the most important), but often their faces look older

[@judyb99]

I always enjoy your channel. Thank you…very informative!

[@2passportsandpostcards]

I love your approach. I have learned so so so much from your videos. I am in my late 30s and will be taking your advice 100%. Skin care + proper, limited filler usage (as I struggle with nasolabial folds that I really bother me and are hereditary, unfortunately.) Thank you, Dr Karam!

[@dramirkaram]

You are so welcome!

[@sonjawilliams989]

I had my hereditary nasal folds done 13 yrs ago. It now 'sits' either side of my chin and I look way older than I should. DO NOT DO IT!!!

[@21stcenturydating70]

Love your videos Dr Amir and really love your thumbnails- you've got a good sense of humour !

[@kristilambert3416]

I had under eye filler and loved it! Its been about 4 years since I had it done and will probably go back. I already religiously use Tret and sunscreen❤❤️

[@yb32]

When Dr Karam talks about how fillers never go away and what they can do to your face long term, it makes me worried about all these celebs who have been getting filled for the last 20, 10 years. Literally each and every female celebrity is getting fillers on their lips. I wonder how many of them have an honest doctor in their lives?

[@sunnievictoria9917]

You are worried about celebrities? Get a life.

[@LifeDIY]

Finally a doctor just telling it like it is when it comes to filler! What's surprising is that these celebrities with so much money tend to take this same approach of over-filling. I'm sure they're quite busy with their work and they probably have a doc they've trusted, but it's scary to know that these things can remain in your face and build up as scar tissue. Excellent advice here on the best options. Also it is so true that you can do a lot to improve your skin at home with active ingredients. I've specifically had significant results with glycolic peels, which anyone can easily do at home. It just takes consistency + skin protection. And, I've had great results with TCA peels too (those are a bit riskier if done at home). One other option that may help slow down some of the laxity issues possibly if done before you have those issues, could be microneedling. I think more research is needed, but I've found great results from that so far with skin tone, texture, sunspots and some lines on my forehead.

[@BlackCrystalDiamond1]

Micro needling with PRP is the best 6 consecutive txs 4 wks apart then Mainance once a year with 3 consecutive treatments for life

[@janetmarceau6382]

I am so glad I found you on youtube. Thank you so much for your honesty. I am 70 and I have never had any procedures done. I truly feel that there is still a natural beauty in aging. I have used very high end to drugstore skincare. Is there a big difference. I can't tell! But I did just order the Trifecta with the suncreen. Your products feel great. It's only been a few days but I will give them 2 full months to show some kind of change. Thanks so much for your informative videos and for the products! Janet in Florida!

[@dramirkaram]

This comment just made my day! Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

I wish that Dr. Karam could feature your before/after face as a result of using his skin care line.

[@donnajeffcoat4036]

Thank you. A lot of women need to watch this. Excellent information

[@dramirkaram]

Glad it was helpful! Please share with others.

[@yourconnection9303]

Thanks Dr. Karam. I'm sure this video will help many of those considering fillers.

[@maryschiavone-milo5073]

I saw her one time several years ago in a grocery store near my home. She had no make up on and was flawlessly beautiful… seeing her in And Just Like That was shocking… she did not need to do that to herself. She doesn’t look like the same person…

[@dianegordon7731]

You are absolutely right correct . I couldn’t agree more. I had surgery in my mid fifties and followed up with fillers afterwards. Unfortunately I had a reaction to fillers and it caused my body to spark off auto immune disease which has been life altering . Please people be very careful with fillers. It is better to remove than to inject substances in your body. Botox is fine but fillers can be devastating.

[@officer.azzhole]

What autoimmune disease did it trigger? My son is a type 1 diabetic, so this is a concern for me. I've had filler once and botox about 5 times and I'm 39. I didn't start until 36.

[@kimmiec.peridore886]

I am so glad I found your channel. In May I finally tried botox and fillers for the first time since I was turning 62. Here it is August, and I can't leave my house! I found a very well reputable skin clinic in a metro area. Great reviews. I wanted to start small, but she wanted to go big, so I bought into the package she was selling. The next day I started having blisters and cysts all over my face. My eyes swelled shut, I had two places on my forehead that swelled the size of marbles. When they bust, I had clear liquid running down my face. I had yellow goop coming out of my eyelashes, my eyebrows and front hair follicles. She put me on a strong antibiotic. It didn't help at all. I have never had acne in my life. My face is still breaking out like crazy. My husband said I ruined my face! Today I am sitting here with 2 more hard red big hard places on both cheeks. They are hot and burning. I don't know what to do. The breakouts just keep coming. Why? Why is this happening to me? Will my face ever be normal again? I have not been in the sun in ten years. I wished so bad I would have never ever let someone put a needle in my face. This has been a nightmare on going. I am miserable. It is painful too. S>O>S!!!!!!????

[@trinityp8575]

Sounds like you had an allergic reaction. You need to go back to the one who did your procedure and file a complaint etc. Did you go to a doctor?

[@Mrs.Currie]

​@@trinityp8575You can't "file a complaint" for an allergic reaction when a waiver of liability is always signed ahead of time.

[@Mrs.Currie]

I don't know anything about filler...but I hope you find someone who can help you dissolve the filler OR put you on the correct antibiotics. It sounds awful, what you're going through. I wish you all the best

[@BlackCrystalDiamond1]

Yes you need antibiotics cephalosporins work good in the skin infection of the face. Also they need to dissolve those fillers

[@mgray3130]

I wish I would have seen this a year ago! I should have researched it more before i had filler placed in my checks. I think I thought the same thing, this will make me look in my 40's. But at 57 thank God I ran out of income! Never did think I could say thank God for running out of income! Thanks Dr.

[@brooklynforever1990]

Kudos to her for being honest and to the good doctor for educating the masses.

[@dramirkaram]

Thanks for watching!

[@radiandrea]

I totally agree with you and it makes sense. I wish you could help us who live in Europe to find good facial surgeons.

[@daymonwilson]

Not to be rude but what is going on in Europe that you guys can't seem to get good plastic Surgeons Or am I incorrect

[@sandral5086]

I started getting Botox in my late 30s and now I’m 42 and decided to stop a few months ago after watching many of your videos. Although I liked my results it is very expensive to keep up. I was also planning to start laser treatments because I saw some great before and after pictures but I now i decided that I’m going to stay away from all those treatments and save up for a facelift which was totally off my options but after seeing that there are great doctors like yourself I think that’s what I’ll do 😊. When I thought of facelifts before I just see Versace and Joan Rivers which is not what I want. I bet JLo is your patient

[@Tiggie-vw6sv]

I'm with you. I keep researching various RF and laser treatments but reviews are mediocre. I'll also just save for a facelift.

[@theateam4777]

Fantastic video. A topic we all need to be educated on.

[@JenXBeauty]

Dr. Amir, you’re wonderful and you do God’s work with your education and talent especially in times like these with comparison culture. Sharing this video with my clients! Blessings from Dallas.

[@corinnegunter3889]

I so appreciate this! Im only 31 and use sunscreen on my face and neck every single day with a tretinoin and azaleic acid prescription every night. Still... I see the beginnings of aging in my eye area and nasal area.

[@rudyamezquita2440]

u gotta do what I do start using face tape/wrinkle patches,face exercise & massage,derma rollers & gua sha face scrapers these help alot

[@rudyamezquita2440]

also microneedling & derma pens these helped get rid of my eye circles

[@lanafeulner4083]

I NEVER allowed fillers to touch my face! A little Botox is sufficient. I am 61 and had an upper eye lift and lipo under my chin and neck 3 years ago, and I constantly have people tell me I look 40. My plastic surgeon suggested a facelift, and I am so glad I insisted on having liposuction instead!!! There is zero trace of having anything done.

[@dramirkaram]

So happy to hear you have had a positive experience!

[@enzacavalier7888]

You can have lipo under the chin???

[@lanafeulner4083]

@@patrak3606 Yes. I went to Marina Plastic Surgery in Marina del Rey, CA. My surgeon was Jason Perez, MD. Good luck!

[@lanafeulner4083]

@@enzacavalier7888 Yes. If you are the right candidate, it is less invasive and worth it!!

[@lanafeulner4083]

@@enzacavalier7888 and also your neck!!

[@lauriepearce]

Dear Sir...thank you and most of all....BLESS YOU FOR REALLY AND TRULY CARING FOR YOUR PATIENTS!! LASTLY, THIS IS YOUR CALLING AS YOU ARE NATURALLY GIFTED TO DO THIS PROFESSION!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

[@luperamirez2348]

I can’t never think you enough for all the good Information you gave us.

[@dramirkaram]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@marielamendez2973]

The results on your procedures are amaizing. Something I don't get is why these celebrities don't go to surgeons like you, or other I've seen with incredible results, I mean, they have the money.

[@ColetteNicoll]

I'm 54, thought I'd never bother getting a facelift...but now I'm determined to get a vertical restore if I ever lose the considerable weight gain of the last few years. I stopped getting botox in my early forties and don't even use skin products. Always had full lips and big eyes. Thought about threads .. but not interested anymore

[@debbiesnovell8925]

Thank you for your information. I’m passing this on to a family member who has bought into more is more!

[@user-je1uy9rh2t]

Dr. Amir Karam is my favorite plastic surgeon on KZbin! He is so real/honest! Less is natural, better to look underdone than overdone - don’t expect to look like you’re in your 30s again - I love his messages and advice.

[@dramirkaram]

This is so kind! Thank you for the lovely comment.

[@laurens.7510]

I 100% disagree. You can't be 30 forever but she looks great to me.

[@taniaelliott4078]

I agree that she looks pretty good. People are just very cruel (not talking about this vid, but those attacking her for it). However i think she has the means to have a much better job done for her, one that minimises facial puffiness.

[@InstaTeacher]

This is so well explained. I had a short moment when I thought that I was going to have fillers done, after this video, there's no chance in hell.

[@dramirkaram]

I am so glad you found it helpful

[@christschild7288]

I've watched a couple of other Plastic Surgeons on KZbin and I have to say You are by Far thee BEST!!!

[@jaqsro]

This video is so valuable. THANK YOU DOC

[@nicolesweere4182]

Thank you, Dr. Karam! I'm 47 and have been planning out my skin journey since I was a teenager. At 47, my skin looks amazing but I have recently gone down the exact path that you've described. I'm not ready for a lift, so I've done filler twice and Botox annually now. I'm going to stop doing the filler, keep doing Botox, and see where my skin ends up. It's hard when you're in that "holding pattern". I'll wait until I'm around 50 and reassess the need for a lift. Thank you so much for the warning. All I ever wanted to look like is the best version of myself.

[@mariapadilla7501]

I wish, most of us, all due respect Dr Karam cannot afford your $75,000 plus surgery plus hotel, food and airfare. At some point we have to accept the aging process. We are too hyper focused on remaining young.

[@zoey907]

Well I think that is ridiculously overpriced to begin with anyway. He's catering just to the wealthy

[@babs0203]

Well, holy cow, Dr. Karam …… now THAT’S a ton of helpful information for people as we age. Though I’ve been asked if I’ve had any “work” done, I am more than relieved to answer “NO”!!! It scares me to death the thought of having needles stuck in my face!!! Though I might have a trick or two, I’m content to watching videos that help here and there using makeup. Thanks, Dr. Karam. You have a new subscriber!!!!!

[@PhxDesertGal]

I wouldn't want needles either stuck in my face. Tried it years ago and everybody could hear me screaming. Too painful. Only needles I am comfortable with is accupuncure but thay is not in your face.

[@julesgarcia5854]

Thanks for always educating us.

[@OM-or3im]

Very interesting. I am 42 and never put anything in my face (yet) not Botox and not fillers. We shall see how long i can delay adding stuff like that or anything else. My mom died at 64 and and had the most beautiful age appropriate face and she never did anything. Not sure why aging had become so feared today. Sad.

[@trinityp8575]

Because not everyone’s genes are like your mum’s.

[@christinal3041]

Thank you Dr Karam for this knowledge, you are the best !

[@dramirkaram]

You are very welcome

[@stacylovenworth7097]

You are so so talented. I wish I could afford you. My wealthy clients can. Too many facelifts look so weird and the side of the cheek looks weird. Yours are 100 percent incredible

[@Quebonitoeslobonito123]

Hi doctor, do you have any before/afters of your patients who have done your microneedling combined with the vampire facial (I believe) that you’ve mentioned before? Also, what do you think about sculptra if we currently don’t have the funds for facial fat grafting? Or does sculptra fall under the filler category for you?

[@Restorationdreams]

Women don’t use lasers enough or good skincare. They drink a ton and lean on fillers and Botox way too much early on. I got C02 in my 20s and it definitely slowed down aging

[@betsymark5624]

Great explanation and very interesting. Thank you for your time and energy.

[@MsTerriblelie]

These are the ultimate tips! Thank you so much.

[@maybeitstime0602]

I disagree with the doctor, I think Kristen looks great for her age.

[@donnapug]

He didn’t say she didn’t. He said the fillers basically were not doing what they were intended to do