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 […]
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 […]
Mr Alex Karidis speaks out on dermal filler safety on ITV’s This Morning
 Alex was asked to join Phil and Holly on ITV’s This Morning yesterday as they interviewed 31-year-old Anastasiia from the Ukraine who, having spent thousands of pounds visiting aesthetic clinics, decided it was easier to start injecting her lips and cheeks herself to get the plump, youthful facial contours she loved. We have certainly seen […]
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 […]
What’s the best age for a facelift?
Timing is everything when it comes to cosmetic surgery, but really there is no perfect age for the facelift. The decision to have a facelift is an intensely personal one; everyone ages differently and feels differently about those age-related changes. When is the best age for a facelift? As a general rule of thumb, if […]
Time to spring clean your skin
With the winter weather making your complexion look dull and lacklustre, now’s the time to start spring cleaning and restore glowing, radiant skin. Deep clean required For an instantly brighter, more hydrated complexion, the HydraFacial remains the skin treatment that all other facials aspire to. It evolved from microdermabrasion, a non-surgical treatment to remove dead […]
Alex Karidis talks male tweakments in the Times Magazine
The news that Prince Harry has been spotted at one of London’s leading hair loss clinics prompted the Times Magazine to ask beauty expert Alice Hart-Davis to review the rise of male tweakments. An increasing number of men are now aware of the cosmetic treatments available to enhance their looks and they are no longer […]
Pucker up for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year when you suddenly become conscious that your lips are less than luscious and you start to look for ways to perfect your pout. It’s long been known that the lips are often a woman’s most attractive facial feature; in fact, scientists discovered that in the ten seconds after a man […]
New to Karidis Clinic: Calf Reduction
If you’re bothered about the appearance of your calves – maybe you feel they are too masculine looking or too muscular – a calf reduction is now a possibility and we’re excited to introduce this new treatment to our clinic. Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe is highly skilled in injectable treatments and is able […]
