Exploring the emotional aspect of the cosmetic surgery journey

Emotional wellbeing has been the focus of much media coverage this week as Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK. This year’s theme is Body Image, highlighting that how we think and feel about our bodies has a profound impact on our mental health. In a recent survey conducted by the Mental Health […]

What are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?

If your breasts are large or out of proportion to the rest of your body, you may suffer physical symptoms such as pain or discomfort. Signs that your breasts are too heavy for your frame include: Back pain Neck pain Pressure on your shoulders caused by your bra straps digging in Poor posture Numbness in […]

Swelling After Breast Reduction: How to Reduce It

It can take up to 4 weeks to recover from a mammoplasty – or breast reduction – and postoperative swelling is perfectly normal and an integral part of tissue and muscle healing after surgery. Typically, any swelling will be at its worst a week after the operation, beginning to decrease after this point. It can […]

20 years of enhancing identities…

Cosmetic surgeon Mr Alex Karidis MDFRCS celebrates a triumphant 20 years enhancing identities Long known as one of the UK’s leading and most well respected cosmetic surgeons, this year Alex Karidis celebrates 20 years of practice. Amongst surgical procedures including male chest reduction, breast augmentation surgery, liposuction and more, Mr Karidis performs an average of […]

How To Reduce Breast Size – Surgical Options

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, you feel they are too big for your frame or they are causing you any pain or discomfort, you may wish to consider decreasing their size through a breast reduction, or mammoplasty at our London clinic. What is a mammoplasty? One of the most […]