The Ozempic effect: how weight loss drugs are impacting plastic surgery
Weight loss medications like Ozempic have transformed the way people manage obesity. For many, long-term dieting and exercise struggles have been replaced by a simple injection that effectively sheds excess weight. While this is a major breakthrough for health and wellness, it has also led to an unexpected demand for cosmetic procedures to address the […]
Our nurse Raquel talks everything surgery with Mr Alex Karidis
In our podcast Konfidence with Alex Karidis, we delve into the real-life stories of our patients to understand their motivations and experiences. However, in this week’s podcast, we go behind the scenes to talk to our Surgical Nurse, Raquel Antunes, who deals with all our patients’ pre- and post-operative surgical care. Alex: First, do you […]
What is the ideal age for blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is one of the most popular surgical anti-ageing procedures, and was the fourth most-performed cosmetic surgical procedure in the UK in 2023. Its popularity lies in the fact that blepharoplasty produces subtle, natural looking results that nonetheless make a noticeable difference to your perceived age. Once the almost-exclusive domain of the […]
Pia’s discusses her blepharoplasty experience with Mr Alex Karidis
Pia underwent an upper and lower blepharoplasty procedure after many years of being unhappy with the appearance of her eyes. As Karidis Clinic’s patient liaison, she was well aware of the fantastic results Mr Alex Karidis could achieve for his patients, so he was her only choice for surgeon… Alex: I’m going to be brutally […]
How your January reset can prepare you for cosmetic surgery
With Christmas over and mince pies off the menu for another few months, we’re all starting to consider healthier life choices for the new year. Whether you’re doing Dry January, finally quitting smoking, or beginning a new fitness regime, did you know that all these lifestyle changes can actually help you to prepare for cosmetic […]
Ashley’s journey to gynaecomastia surgery
Ashley had struggled with gynaecomastia from an early age and found putting on weight actually meant he could camouflage his enlarged chest. He first met Alex in his 20s to discuss gyno surgery, and Alex explained that it was necessary to lose weight before making this important decision. In this special New Year’s Day episode […]
A year in review at Karidis Clinic
As we look forward to 2025, we are taking a moment to reflect on what was another exciting year at the Karidis Clinic. In February, we appeared in the Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide and featured in the Tatler Address Book, the definitive directory of the most glam clinics, sought-after cosmetic docs and leading […]
Beth explains how liberating her breast reduction op was in our latest podcast
Beth underwent a breast reduction procedure after many years of being unhappy with the size of her breasts. She explains to Alex in the latest episode of Konfidence with Alex Karidis how their size in relation to her petite frame affected her confidence from her teenage years. Alex: Now, you’ve had some surgery on the […]
Laurence discusses his double facelift experience on Konfidence with Alex Karidis
At Karidis Clinic, patients often return to Mr Alex Karidis for further surgery. Laurence first underwent a facelift with Alex ten years ago and returned at age 50 for a secondary facelift. His reasons for undergoing surgery might have changed, but he felt that both times Alex understood exactly what he was trying to achieve, […]
Is the mini facelift worth it?
As the popularity and interest in cosmetic surgery grows, particularly among a younger patient demographic, there is an increased interest in procedures that offer results but with reduced risk and downtime. The mini facelift promises a great deal – facial rejuvenation with minimal hassle – but is this possible? London facelift expert Mr Alex Karidis […]
