Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty: Which Is Best?
Rhinoplasty has a long and varied history and is the first recorded cosmetic surgery procedure, with evidence suggesting it was performed as early as 1500 BCE. In 600 BCE, the Indian surgeon Sushruta provided detailed descriptions of his rhinoplasty technique. Rhinoplasty technique continued to evolve over the years, with the closed approach employed during the […]
How to Tighten Sagging Skin on Your Face
Sagging skin is unavoidable as we get older, however much we commit to looking after ourselves both inside and out. The skin on the face can sag in different ways. Fine lines and wrinkles emerge, bags form under the eyes, and folds deepen between the nose and mouth and down to the jaw, jowls and […]
Profhilo vs Redensity 1
Whether known as skin boosters or injectable moisturisers, a new wave of hyaluronic acid injectables have become buzzwords in the world of aesthetics and increasingly popular with women and men who wish to restore natural radiance. The two gold standard leaders are Profhilo and Redensity 1, and they take an innovative approach to treating many […]
Hifu vs Ultherapy: what’s the difference?
Hifu has become a buzzword in aesthetics for its ability to rejuvenate and tighten skin without incisions or injections. It is perfect for those men and women wanting to explore non-invasive anti-ageing options before committing to cosmetic surgery. Patients often ask about the difference between Hifu and Ultherapy, the aesthetic procedure celebrities such as Jennifer […]
Join our experts at Karidis Clinic for live demos and exclusive offers
We are excited to welcome you into our clinic space to meet our team of experts on Wednesday 20th September, between 6pm and 8pm. Have all your burning questions answered by our Karidis Clinic panel, including resident surgeons Mr Alex Karidis and Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe. Expect light refreshments, an opportunity to see and hear about […]
3 steps to a toned tummy
As temperatures rise and holidays loom, it’s no wonder our insecurities are mounting with the knowledge that we will soon have to don a bikini or board shorts. Although we firmly believe the concept of a summer body is subjective and no one should feel pressured to look a certain way, the tummy is a […]
Coming of age: increased demand for a refresh among older male patients
Ageism doesn’t just affect women. In fact, a 2019 Hiscox Ageing in the Workplace Study found that “more men than women feel that their advancing age has adversely impacted their careers.” At Karidis Clinic, we’ve seen a growth in older male patients wanting a dynamic refresh as they remain in an increasingly competitive workforce longer […]
6 surprising benefits of miraDry
As we step into Summer and hotter temperatures, here are six benefits of the miraDry excessive sweating treatment you might not be expecting. #1 miraDry benefit: LIFETIME RESULTS miraDry is long-lasting – once the sweat glands have been eliminated, they don’t grow back. So you really don’t have to sweat it this summer! #2 miraDry […]
Is it possible to reverse sun-damaged skin?
It is Sun Awareness Week here in the UK, as the British Association of Dermatologists launch their annual, summer-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of sun protection. This year, the focus is on tackling the misconception that we don’t need to use sun protection here in the UK. As well as protecting ourselves […]
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 […]
