How to minimise bruising after cosmetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery bruising: why it happens Post operative bruising and swelling are a common, perfectly natural and not a cause for concern after a a cosmetic surgery procedure. As your muscles and tissues need to heal from the trauma of surgery, some degree of bruising is expected. Bruising, especially when it is in a highly visible […]

Getting to know you – Karolina Padolskyte

We’re delighted to welcome Karolina Padolskyte to the Karidis team. Karolina is our new nurse prescriber, specialising in injectable treatments. We sat down with Karolina to learn about her background, what she’s most looking forward to about working at Karidis and her biggest career achievements to date – plus her views on cosmetic surgery. Q: […]

What are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?

If your breasts are large or out of proportion to the rest of your body, you may suffer physical symptoms such as pain or discomfort. Signs that your breasts are too heavy for your frame include: Back pain Neck pain Pressure on your shoulders caused by your bra straps digging in Poor posture Numbness in […]

Swelling After Breast Reduction: How to Reduce It

It can take up to 4 weeks to recover from a mammoplasty – or breast reduction – and postoperative swelling is perfectly normal as the tissue and muscle heals from the surgery. Typically, any swelling will be at its worst a week after surgery, beginning to decrease after this point. It can take between 6 […]

How old do you have to be to get a nose job in the UK?

It has long been the case that children as young as 6 years old have surgery to flatten protruding ears when their ears are nearly fully grown. Corrective ear surgery – known as otoplasty, or more frequently, pinning the ears back – is often carried out to improve a child’s confidence. Although children can often […]

How to Get Rid of Hanging Belly Fat

CoolSculpting is no longer offered at Karidis Clinic. Call us on 0207 432 8727 or email us at enquiries@karidis.co.uk to find out what exciting new body reshaping treatments we offer.   Summer is often the season where we feel more self-conscious about our bodies. The warmer weather brings with it the opportunity to wear less […]

How to tighten loose, sagging skin on arms

CoolSculpting is no longer offered at Karidis Clinic. Call us on 0207 432 8727 or email us at enquiries@karidis.co.uk to find out what exciting new body reshaping treatments we offer.   Loose skin on arms describes the loose or sagging skin on arms that can be a results of weight gain, ageing or genetics. The […]

What to expect after blepharoplasty

What is blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty – or cosmetic eye surgery – is a procedure which reduces excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids to reverse drooping, restoring a more alert and youthful appearance. View our patient Debbie’s experience of blepharoplasty to discover what the procedure involves. What to expect after blepharoplasty Following […]

Is Liposuction Safe?

What is liposuction? Suction assisted lipoplasty – more commonly known as liposuction – is a procedure designed to remove unwanted areas of fat. Liposuction can be performed almost anywhere on the body, including the face. There are various methods of liposuction, including: The tumescent technique Ultrasonic liposuction Power Assisted Lipoplasty (PAL) SmartLipo Mr Karidis is […]

How long does a facelift last?

What is a facelift? Rhytidectomy – more commonly known as a facelift – is a procedure designed to improve visible signs of ageing on the face. This may involve tightening and elevating the facial muscles, removing or repositioning skin and eliminating excess fat. Liz Jones’ account of the procedure details what you can expect before, […]