Gynaecomastia (male breast reduction)

Ashley had struggled with gynaecomastia from an early age and found putting on weight actually meant he could camouflage his enlarged chest. He first met Alex in his 20s to discuss gyno surgery, and Alex explained that it was necessary to lose weight before making this important decision. In this special New Year’s Day episode […]

As we look forward to 2025, we are taking a moment to reflect on what was another exciting year at the Karidis Clinic. In February, we appeared in the Tatler Beauty & Cosmetic Surgery Guide and featured in the Tatler Address Book, the definitive directory of the most glam clinics, sought-after cosmetic docs and leading […]

Charting at #29 on Apple Mental Health Podcasts top 100, it was an exciting launch week for Konfidence with Alex Karidis. Dedicated features in Diarydirectory.com and Fashionmonitor.com highlighted the ‘deeply personal and insightful exploration of the emotional and psychological aspects behind plastic surgery. The 12-episode series delves into the often-overlooked motivations for cosmetic procedures’. On […]

Our medical director Mr Alex Karidis recently discussed the experience and expertise required to be one of London’s leading plastic surgeons. ‘Mr Alex Karidis is a registered plastic surgeon with the General Medical Council, having dedicated the last 27 years to cosmetic surgery. Practising privately since 1997, he has performed thousands of operations, ranging from […]

As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, Spring is often seen as a time for new beginnings. This is why it’s also the season for cosmetic surgery, and there are several reasons why this is the perfect time to plan your procedure. If you’re interested in arranging a consultation this Spring, call 0207 432 […]

Gynecomastia, a condition characterised by the enlargement of male breast tissue, is more common than one might think. It’s estimated that up to 65% of men will be affected by it at some point in their lives, and this includes male celebrities who you may think embody fitness and health. Many men suffering from gynecomastia […]

Social media’s pervasiveness isn’t just impacting women and their body image – a recent study found that two-thirds of men felt that social media affected their body confidence, and one in five felt pressured to look a certain way. As well as six-pack abs, a chiselled chest is seen as essential for achieving the perfect […]

As a leading London plastic surgeon with over 25 years’ experience in performing the full range of cosmetic surgery procedures, Mr Alex Karidis is regularly invited to comment by the press and TV on the latest developments in the field. Recently, he was invited on GB News with Nana Akua to discuss the risks of […]

We are excited to welcome you into our clinic space to meet our team of experts on Wednesday 20th September, between 6pm and 8pm. Have all your burning questions answered by our Karidis Clinic panel, including resident surgeons Mr Alex Karidis and Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe. Expect light refreshments, an opportunity to see and hear about […]

The UK’s leading independent plastic surgery organisation, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), has recently released its annual audit and 2022 witnessed a noteworthy boom in cosmetic surgery demand. According to the figures, procedures were up 102% overall last year. A post-Covid rise was expected, but demand was significantly higher than it was […]