The Ozempic effect: how weight loss drugs are impacting plastic surgery

Weight loss medications like Ozempic have transformed the way people manage obesity. For many, long-term dieting and exercise struggles have been replaced by a simple injection that effectively sheds excess weight. While this is a major breakthrough for health and wellness, it has also led to an unexpected demand for cosmetic procedures to address the […]

Our nurse Raquel talks everything surgery with Mr Alex Karidis

In our podcast Konfidence with Alex Karidis, we delve into the real-life stories of our patients to understand their motivations and experiences. However, in this week’s podcast, we go behind the scenes to talk to our Surgical Nurse, Raquel Antunes, who deals with all our patients’ pre- and post-operative surgical care. Alex: First, do you […]

How your January reset can prepare you for cosmetic surgery

With Christmas over and mince pies off the menu for another few months, we’re all starting to consider healthier life choices for the new year. Whether you’re doing Dry January, finally quitting smoking, or beginning a new fitness regime, did you know that all these lifestyle changes can actually help you to prepare for cosmetic […]

Laurence discusses his double facelift experience on Konfidence with Alex Karidis

At Karidis Clinic, patients often return to Mr Alex Karidis for further surgery. Laurence first underwent a facelift with Alex ten years ago and returned at age 50 for a secondary facelift. His reasons for undergoing surgery might have changed, but he felt that both times Alex understood exactly what he was trying to achieve, […]

Is the mini facelift worth it?

As the popularity and interest in cosmetic surgery grows, particularly among a younger patient demographic, there is an increased interest in procedures that offer results but with reduced risk and downtime. The mini facelift promises a great deal – facial rejuvenation with minimal hassle – but is this possible? London facelift expert Mr Alex Karidis […]

Deborah’s facelift journey on Konfidence with Alex Karidis

Turning 50, Deborah was committed to her health and fitness but had begun to notice unwelcome ageing changes. Aesthetic injectables were starting to change her appearance rather than address her facial ageing concerns. In our latest episode of Konfidence with Alex Karidis, she explains why she decided that it was the optimal time for a […]

Konfidence with Alex Karidis podcast coverage on GB News and in the media

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 […]

Mr Alex Karidis talks to Aesthetic Medicine

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 […]

The good and bad of Ozempic

Catherine Deneuve famously warned that “at a certain age, you have to choose between your face and your ass” and at no time have her words been so percipient as the Ozempic craze becomes a global phenomenon. Yet, even as Ozempic skyrockets in popularity, so too are we seeing the rise of a side effect […]

Male vs Female Facelift: What’s the Difference?

According to the latest figures released by BAAPS, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, facelifts remain one of the UK’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedures for both men and women. However, as Mr Alex Karidis explains, understanding the nuances between male and female facelifts is essential for achieving optimal results. “There isn’t a one-size-fits-all […]