Athleisure fashion is powering an increased demand for 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 […]
Exploring the emotional aspect of the cosmetic surgery journey
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 […]
Non-Surgical Facelift: What are your best treatment options?
What is a non-surgical facelift? A non-surgical facelift can refer to procedures such as laser resurfacing and facial injectables which don’t use a knife and don’t require hospitalisation. These procedures aim to address the effects of aging by gently tightening the skin and adding volume where there is loss. Skin can sag and wrinkle as […]
How to minimise bruising after cosmetic surgery
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 are the benefits of breast reduction surgery?
If your breasts are large or out of proportion to the rest of your body, you may suffer physical symptoms such as pain or discomfort. Signs that your breasts are too heavy for your frame include: Back pain Neck pain Pressure on your shoulders caused by your bra straps digging in Poor posture Numbness in […]
Swelling After Breast Reduction: How to Reduce It
It can take up to 4 weeks to recover from a mammoplasty – or breast reduction – and postoperative swelling is perfectly normal and an integral part of tissue and muscle healing after surgery. Typically, any swelling will be at its worst a week after the operation, beginning to decrease after this point. It can […]
How to Get Rid of Hanging Belly Fat
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. Summer is often the season where we feel more self-conscious about our bodies. The warmer weather brings with it the opportunity to wear less […]
How to Tighten Loose, Sagging & Wrinkled Skin on Arms
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. What is loose skin on arms? Loose skin on arms describes the loose or sagging skin on arms that can be a results of weight […]
Is Liposuction Safe?
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 […]
How to treat dark circles
Often believed to be a result of not sleeping well, dark circles are in fact often determined by genetics. While burning the candle at both ends won’t help your dark circles, you shouldn’t worry about the odd late night. If you are genetically predisposed to dark circles, it won’t matter how much sleep you get. […]
