Karidis Clinic’s Stevie answers all your rhinoplasty FAQs!
As Mr Alex Karidis’ surgical nurse, Stevie saw his surgical skills up close and personal and witnessed hundreds of patient transformations. When she finally decided to have a rhinoplasty after many years of being dissatisfied with the shape and size of her nose, Mr Karidis was her first choice as surgeon. A key component of […]
Alcohol After Surgery: How Long Should You Wait
As the festive season approaches, your party calendar may be getting filled up so we thought it was an opportune time to look at alcohol and cosmetic surgery. If you have made the momentous decision to have cosmetic surgery and your operation date is looming, it’s understandable that you may want a stiff drink to […]
Mr Alex Karidis celebrates 25 years
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. As we reach a milestone moment at Karidis Clinic – Mr Alex Karidis established his plastic surgery practice at the Hospital of St John […]
We are hiring! Surgical Nurse position opens at Karidis Clinic
We are looking for a very special person to join the team at Karidis Clinic. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Surgical Nurse to support leading London surgeon Mr Alex Karidis in delivering first-class care to his surgical patients, both before and after their operation. The degree of quality, safety and care that our […]
The male mood boost
This week has been Men’s Health Awareness Week with the focus on both physical and emotional wellbeing. Plastic surgery is sometimes portrayed in the media as a frivolous choice, but there’s a growing body of research on its psychological effects and many studies show that plastic surgery patients show significant improvement in their self-esteem post-surgery. […]
Smoking before cosmetic surgery: Things to be aware of
A facelift, tummy tuck, breast reduction or any cosmetic surgery procedure is a significant investment of time and money, so it makes sense to protect that investment. Every patient at the Karidis Clinic is advised to stop smoking before their operation and afterwards. If you are wondering, why can’t you smoke before surgery, here are […]
International Nurses Day: spotlight on our squad
Every year on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world. Karidis Clinic is super-powered by nurses, and we take this moment to honour their hard work and dedication. This year’s International Nurses Day, the focus is on showcasing their incredible work and the difference they make […]
Are my rhinoplasty expectations realistic?
Despite being one of the most popular and widely performed cosmetic surgery procedures, rhinoplasty can achieve lower patient satisfaction in comparison to a breast augmentation or an abdominoplasty. On RealSelf, the cosmetic surgery review site, it rates 90% patient satisfaction, compared to 95% for tummy tucks and 97% for boob jobs. Partly this is due […]
The Different Types of Rhinoplasty Explained
The nose is the central feature of the face and therefore the aim of rhinoplasty is always to achieve balance and proportion – as a result, each rhinoplasty procedure at our London clinic is carefully planned and unique to the patient’s concerns and requirements. Rhinoplasty surgery types There are four types of Rhinoplasty procedure, closed rhinoplasty, […]
The rise of the non-surgical nose job
It comes as no surprise that nose jobs (rhinoplasty) are one of the most popular aesthetic surgeries in the world. As a non-invasive alternative, non-surgical rhinoplasty has also been gaining in popularity over the last few years for both men and women. There are not many people who are happy with their nose. Whether they […]