Boosting surgery: young women experience ‘significant’ benefit from breast asymmetry correction
For most women, nature doesn’t create perfectly symmetrical breasts. It’s thought that one in four women’s breasts are different in shape or size; sometimes it’s a subtle difference, but for many it is significant and can cause a great deal of distress. For young women this can have a negative impact on their self-image and […]
Time to refresh your ‘Zoom Face’
Video chats with friends and constant online work meetings has made us all focus on our facial imperfections and become uncomfortably aware of the toll that the current pandemic is taking on our looks. Coupled with the prospect of more restrictions and further lockdowns, it’s no surprise that many of us are searching for ways […]
Why face masks are making us eye obsessed
Despite Donald Trump’s best efforts, most of us are happily wearing face masks to help beat the spread of COVID and so it’s no wonder that eyes are becoming the new lips in terms of drawing focus. Across the globe, there’s been a rise in demand for aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgery procedures to address […]
Dr Feelgood: anti-wrinkle injections could be the ultimate pick-me-up
Botulinum toxin could really be a wonder drug. As well as curing chronic migraine, alleviating spasms, treating incontinence, reducing excessive sweating and smoothing away lines and wrinkles, a new study has found that it could also be prescribed as a treatment for depression. Researchers have found that the injectable toxin reduced the risk of depression […]
The Lockdown List: our most in-demand cosmetic surgery procedures
‘Zoom face envy’, lockdown weight gain and the ability to hide away while you’re recovering from your op have all been credited with an increase in cosmetic surgery demand over the last few months. Certainly, here at Karidis Clinic, we’ve been busy during lockdown answering your queries and discussing your concerns during the online consultations […]
Facial Rejuvenation Surgery Options
You know that you’re unhappy when you look in the mirror and see the ageing transformation that seems to have slowly but surely taken place, but are you sure exactly what you need to subtly reverse those ageing changes? Here’s our guide to facial rejuvenation – both surgical and non-surgical – and how you can […]
Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction: What’s right for you
Tummy tuck or lipo? If you’re unhappy with your stomach, whether that’s due to stubborn pockets of fat that just won’t shift, lack of muscle tone or skin laxity, the big question is whether to opt for an abdominoplasty or fat removal with liposuction. Although liposuction and tummy tucks often appeal to people with similar […]
The impact of COVID on cosmetic surgery revealed
New data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons gives an interesting insight into what the cosmetic surgery sector may look like post-quarantine. The organisation conducted a survey of their members to understand what changes they are incorporating into their practices and to try gauge if there had been a shift in demand when it […]
Tummy tuck recovery tips from an expert
The tummy tuck is consistently one of our most requested procedures at our London cosmetic surgery clinic, which is not surprising as it can transform the appearance of the abdomen in a way that diet and exercise alone often fails to do. Although very popular surgery, though, it’s still a major operation. One of the […]
The final countdown: eat your way to cosmetic surgery success
The maxim is that if you fail to prepare, then you’re preparing to fail, and that’s as true for cosmetic surgery as with everything else. Making sure you’re in optimal health before your procedure can help deliver the optimal outcome and, as a recent study proved, even those very last few meals might make a […]
