What is cat eye lift surgery (canthoplasty)?
Eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty, is a fantastically effective procedure to reverse ageing changes in the eye area. However, in recent years, a new cosmetic surgery procedure has dominated the headlines. The eyes are commonly the first area of the face to show ageing changes. Traditionally, eye lifts involved removing excess skin and fat on […]
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 […]
Alcohol After Surgery: How Long Should You Wait
As the festive season approaches, your party calendar may be getting filled up so we thought it was an opportune time to look at alcohol and cosmetic surgery. If you have made the momentous decision to have cosmetic surgery and your operation date is looming, it’s understandable that you may want a stiff drink to […]
Mr Alex Karidis celebrates 25 years
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. As we reach a milestone moment at Karidis Clinic – Mr Alex Karidis established his plastic surgery practice at the Hospital of St John […]
We are hiring! Surgical Nurse position opens at Karidis Clinic
We are looking for a very special person to join the team at Karidis Clinic. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Surgical Nurse to support leading London surgeon Mr Alex Karidis in delivering first-class care to his surgical patients, both before and after their operation. The degree of quality, safety and care that our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beauty is skin deep
We’re delighted to announce the arrival of Profhilo treatment to Karidis Clinic, a revolutionary new skin ageing procedure that sits alongside our dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxing injectable treatments. Profhilo was first launched in the UK in 2016, but our philosophy at Karidis Clinic is only to offer patients clinically proven treatments that deliver safe […]
Love the skin you’re in: self-care during the menopause
Davina McCall recently fronted a new Channel 4 show that delved into realities of the menopause by speaking to doctors and other professionals as well as sharing her own experiences. As per the NHS website, the menopause – defined as the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles – on average occurs at 51. There is […]
“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 […]
