The Perfect Rhinoplasty: Form and Function
Form and function are inextricably linked in rhinoplasty surgery. While the perception is often that plastic surgery merely aims to enhance the appearance, for many patients it also improves the function of the body. This is often the case in rhinoplasty procedures. The innate relationship between the form of the nose and its function means […]
What are the best things to eat after plastic surgery?
What we eat is one of the most important factors in our overall health and can influence our physical, mental and even emotional wellbeing. This is particularly critical after undergoing surgery, as any cosmetic surgery procedure involves an element of trauma to the body. We asked Nutritionist Yvonne Wake which are the top ten foods […]
“I completely love my new nose; I wish I’d done it sooner if anything”
From the age of 18, Meg was self-conscious about the bump in her nose and the shape of the tip. Once she decided to go ahead with nose surgery, she chose Mr Alex Karidis because she felt fully confident in his surgical abilities and trusted him to achieve the results she was hoping for. Since […]
What can a rhinoplasty realistically do?
Rhinoplasty | December 2020 Although you may often hear you have your father’s eyes or your mother’s smile, a recent study has found that the nose is the facial feature we’re most likely to inherit from our parents. Scientists at King’s College in London found that nose shape, and the tip in particular, is 66% […]
Combination cosmetic surgery & mummy makeovers: What are they and what are the benefits?
Plastic surgeons around the globe have seen a sharp increase in cosmetic surgery enquiries this year, variously ascribed to the wearing of face masks driving a demand for eyelid lifts or to Zoom face envy. Another trend we’ve seen in clinic is the advent of the multiple procedure. “A lot of people may have one, […]
The Lockdown List: our most in-demand cosmetic surgery procedures
‘Zoom face envy’, lockdown weight gain and the ability to hide away while you’re recovering from your op have all been credited with an increase in cosmetic surgery demand over the last few months. Certainly, here at Karidis Clinic, we’ve been busy during lockdown answering your queries and discussing your concerns during the online consultations […]
The final countdown: eat your way to cosmetic surgery success
The maxim is that if you fail to prepare, then you’re preparing to fail, and that’s as true for cosmetic surgery as with everything else. Making sure you’re in optimal health before your procedure can help deliver the optimal outcome and, as a recent study proved, even those very last few meals might make a […]
Cosmetic surgery in the spotlight
To many, Love Island isn’t just a guilty pleasure but actually a highly damaging blight on TV, fuelling a rise in body anxiety in young people. And now presenter Caroline Flack has decided to lean into the controversy further with the announcement of her latest TV venture, a C4 show called The Surjury. Each episode […]
New to Karidis Clinic: Calf Reduction
If you’re bothered about the appearance of your calves – maybe you feel they are too masculine looking or too muscular – a calf reduction is now a possibility and we’re excited to introduce this new treatment to our clinic. Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe is highly skilled in injectable treatments and is able […]
New to Karidis Clinic: The Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
The non-surgical nose job is becoming a very popular and exciting alternative to a surgical rhinoplasty and is one of the new treatments we’re offering at Karidis Clinic. Plastic surgeon Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe is highly skilled in injectable treatments and is able to sculpt the nose with temporary hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, camouflaging a bump […]
