Fat Removal Surgery (Liposuction)

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 […]

Plastic surgery bruising: why it happens Post operative bruising and swelling are a common, perfectly natural and not a cause for concern after a a plastic 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 […]