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 […]

Can You Reverse Sun Damage?

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]