Latest UK figures reveal cosmetic surgery boom

The UK’s leading independent plastic surgery organisation, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), has recently released its annual audit and 2022 witnessed a noteworthy boom in cosmetic surgery demand. According to the figures, procedures were up 102% overall last year. A post-Covid rise was expected, but demand was significantly higher than it was […]

Spring skin: how rosacea can be triggered by seasonal changes

Most of us are welcoming the warmer Springtime weather, but if you suffer from rosacea then you might be dreading the higher temperatures and increased humidity as it can signal a rosacea flare-up. Rosacea is an ongoing skin condition but is often prone to aggravation during the Spring. It is characterised by episodes of flushing […]

What is cat eye lift surgery (canthoplasty)?

Eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty, is a fantastically effective procedure to reverse ageing changes in the eye area. However, in recent years, a new cosmetic surgery procedure has dominated the headlines. The eyes are commonly the first area of the face to show ageing changes. Traditionally, eye lifts involved removing excess skin and fat on […]

Plastic Surgery Recovery Tips: How to heal quicker

Cosmetic surgery is one of the biggest life choices you make and concerns about the recovery process can be a critical factor in making that decision. Although the post-surgery timeframe and experience will vary from patient to patient and is often procedure dependent, there are certain steps you can take to boost your recovery. Quit […]

Lip Filler Swelling Stages and Healing

Lip fillers are the most requested procedure in the UK, popular with women of any age that want more enhanced pouts or to reverse ageing changes to the lips. Temporary hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure, but it’s important to be aware that even non-surgical treatments involve some downtime and […]

Smile Line Filler Treatment: Does it work?

The smile lines, known technically as the nasolabial fold, is the crease that runs from the corner of the nose to the mouth and curves around the corner of the mouth. As we age, the fold becomes deeper and forms a shadow. Not surprisingly, our patients often ask how do I get rid of smile […]

Microneedling: Benefits, Side Effects & Results

A unique skin rejuvenation therapy that harnesses the body’s miraculous ability to heal itself and thereby target a wide range of skin concerns, from fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, rough skin texture, and pigmentary changes, to acne scarring, sounds too good to be true. However, despite the continual development of new skin rejuvenation devices […]

Step into Spring with our favourite aesthetic treatments

Here are a few of our favourite things! We asked our experts to weigh in on their personal faves when it comes to the aesthetic treatments we offer at Karidis Clinic. Cosmetic surgeon Mr Alex Karidis chooses EMSCULPT NEO “My favourite non-surgical treatment we offer is EMSCULPT NEO – as I’ve experienced the benefits myself! […]

Does Profhilo work?

What does profhilo do? Profhilo promises to plump the face without overfilling it and remodel your tissues without changing your face shape. So, surely, it’s the ultimate anti-ageing fix? At Karidis Clinic, we’re passionate about Profhilo and its ability to delay ageing. Still, ageing is an ongoing, dynamic process, and several intrinsic and external factors […]

Lip Filler Migration: Causes & Prevention

Tis the month for romance, so it’s no surprise that interest in lip augmentation with dermal fillers skyrockets in February. However, according to TikTok trends, the hashtag #lipfillermigration tops popular searches. Social media videos of botched lip filler may be compulsive viewing, but for an in-depth view of why lip filler migrates and how it […]