Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)

April is Stress Awareness Month, so this seems like a good time to talk about the stress that people can experience in the lead up to cosmetic surgery. If you’re feeling anxious about a forthcoming cosmetic surgery procedure, don’t worry! That doesn’t mean you’ve made the wrong decision, it’s a perfectly normal feeling – in […]

April is International Caesarean Awareness Month, and while we might not offer Caesarean sections here at Karidis Clinic, we do often see patients post C-section who are wanting to tighten up their belly and get rid of the sagging skin which can be left behind, often known as ‘C-section overhang’. Why does C-section overhang happen? […]

A recent survey has shown that, of all the seasons, Spring is the most popular time for cosmetic surgery procedures, with a consistent spike in the number of surgeries performed between April and June every year. Opinions vary on why this might be, with some claiming that the start of a new financial year might […]

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 For many, long-term dieting and exercise struggles have been replaced by a simple injection that effectively sheds excess weight.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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Carey underwent a tummy tuck and lipoplasty in 2023 and, in our launch podcast of Konfidence with Alex Karidis, she explains the moment she realised her life – and body – had been transformed. Carey: I never thought I’d be somebody who had plastic surgery because I don’t make a lot of effort with my […]

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 […]