Fat Removal Surgery (Liposuction)

Recently, the papers have been dominated with news of Katie Price’s latest cosmetic surgery adventure, accompanied by gruesome photographs revealing her facelift and breast augmentation scars. With stories of how the scars have become infected, that she had to fly back to Turkey to see her surgeon or even that she was worried her ears […]

It’s no secret that we are what we eat, and a good diet is directly linked to our overall health and wellbeing. The impact of your nutritional status on the outcome of surgery has also been well documented so we decided to develop the Karidis Cosmetic Surgery Diet as part of our commitment to supporting […]

If you’re worried you suffer from gynaecomastia – the medical name for ‘man boobs’ or ‘moobs’ – then you’re not alone. In a 2014 study, it was estimated that 30% of men experience this condition at some point in their life, but even though it’s pretty common, many men find it extremely distressing, particularly in […]

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.   With summer upon us and temperatures heating up, the pressure is on to reveal perfect summer legs, whether in our bikini on the beach, […]

Dubbed ‘sport leisure wear’, the latest fashion trend is being blamed for an increase in women demanding body contouring surgery procedures such as the tummy tuck and liposuction. Entering the Merriam-Webster dictionary in 2016, the definition of athleisure is ‘casual clothing designed to be worn both for exercising and for general use’ and it’s being […]

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 […]

Cosmetic surgery bruising: why it happens Post operative bruising and swelling are a common, perfectly natural and not a cause for concern after a a cosmetic surgery procedure. As your muscles and tissues need to heal from the trauma of surgery, some degree of bruising is expected. Bruising, especially when it is in a highly visible […]

What is liposuction? Suction assisted lipoplasty – more commonly known as liposuction – is a procedure designed to remove unwanted areas of fat. Liposuction can be performed almost anywhere on the body, including the face. There are various methods of liposuction, including: The tumescent technique Ultrasonic liposuction Power Assisted Lipoplasty (PAL) SmartLipo Mr Karidis is […]

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 […]