Smoking before cosmetic surgery: Things to be aware of
A facelift, tummy tuck, breast reduction or any cosmetic surgery procedure is a significant investment of time and money, so it makes sense to protect that investment. Every patient at the Karidis Clinic is advised to stop smoking before their operation and afterwards. If you are wondering, why can’t you smoke before surgery, here are […]
Saggy Breasts After Breastfeeding: What’s the Solution?
Pregnancy and childbirth are nothing short of miraculous, but it is also true that they can have such a massive impact on a woman’s body that many new mothers do not feel they recognise themselves or feel comfortable with their new appearance. The tummy is a key concern as the muscles and skin stretch to […]
Breast Implant Drop and Fluff Timeline & Before & After
What does breast implant drop and fluff mean? Breast enhancement with implants is still one of the UK’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedure and has a high satisfaction rate: one study showed that 98% of women who had undergone a breast augmentation said that the results met or surpassed their expectations. However, a common concern […]
International Nurses Day: spotlight on our squad
Every year on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world. Karidis Clinic is super-powered by nurses, and we take this moment to honour their hard work and dedication. This year’s International Nurses Day, the focus is on showcasing their incredible work and the difference they make […]
Best Body Contouring Treatment in London
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. In their recent Best of British issue, Claridges’ Maybourne magazine named Alex Karidis ‘London’s body contouring king’ as they praised the ‘tailored selection’ of […]
How do breast implants work?
One of the most popular types of elective surgery, breast augmentation involves inserting implants into a woman’s breasts to increase their size, shape or volume. What does the breast augmentation procedure involve? Prior to your breast augmentation surgery, you will discuss which type of implant is right for you with your surgeon, based on your build, body type, […]
Plastic Surgery Recovery: Everything you need to know
Following on from our last blog post that focused on the rhinoplasty recovery process, here’s a rundown of the downtime you can expect after some of the other cosmetic surgery operations we offer. All procedures and patients are different but, from the immediate downtime to the full recovery period that can last weeks or even […]
“People just comment how well I look all the time and that’s the mark of good surgery”
Three years ago, Sam underwent a breast implant replacement and eyelid lift at the same time. Here she explains why she decided to undergo a combination procedure and how she has enjoyed the benefits of double surgery. I’d had breast implants 23 years before with a different surgeon. They were the soya implants, so I […]
Combination cosmetic surgery & mummy makeovers: What are they and what are the benefits?
Plastic surgeons around the globe have seen a sharp increase in cosmetic surgery enquiries this year, variously ascribed to the wearing of face masks driving a demand for eyelid lifts or to Zoom face envy. Another trend we’ve seen in clinic is the advent of the multiple procedure. “A lot of people may have one, […]
Boosting surgery: young women experience ‘significant’ benefit from breast asymmetry correction
For most women, nature doesn’t create perfectly symmetrical breasts. It’s thought that one in four women’s breasts are different in shape or size; sometimes it’s a subtle difference, but for many it is significant and can cause a great deal of distress. For young women this can have a negative impact on their self-image and […]
