No needle, no scars. How fat freezing really works

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.   Our senior patient liaison for the Chinese community, Laila Fengyu, blogged about the benefits of CoolSculpting fat freezing on her Chinese blog. Here is a (translated!) […]

You’re Invited: How to Have a Love Affair with Life

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.   Join us for an evening of inspiration, discovery and education…Welcome a new season with positivity, embrace your flirtatious side and find the answers to […]

Silimed, Breast Implant Update

Silimed Breast Implants news update by Mr Alex Karidis… As has become apparent from a notice from the UK’s regulatory agency the MHRA, there has been a suspension of the distribution of Silimed silicone implants following the regulatory authorities’ decision to review the company’s technical compliance at Silimed’s manufacturing base in Brazil. This was due […]

How To Dress Your New Assets

So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to go for it. Whether you’re all healed, are waiting on your surgery date or still in the research stage, you are not alone. Over 11,000 boob jobs were performed in the UK last year making it the most popular type of cosmetic surgery. But what happens after all the […]

Elle’s (non-surgically enhanced) Body?

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.   I very nearly choked on my butter croissant when I saw Elle Macpherson’s 51-year old body diving elegantly from a yacht whilst holidaying recently. […]

Understanding the cost of plastic surgery

Trying to establish the ‘going market rate’ therefore becomes somewhat tricky. This is because in any service sector, ‘services’, even under the same name, can vary tremendously and be notoriously hard to compare. How, for example, would you compare prices on an operation like a facelift where it’s possible that a whole different combination of […]

When is Ultherapy an alternative to a facelift?

If you’re keen to firm, tighten and lift sagging skin but fearful of going under the knife or it’s not quite the right time for a facelift, then Ulthera ultrasound therapy may be the non-surgical alternative for you. Read more about ultherapy and the impressive results we’ve seen for the face, neck and jaw-line at […]

Fact or Fiction: The truth about chemical peels

There are lots of myths and rumours about chemical peels and as a result patients can be apprehensive about the treatment due to common misconception. Like any cosmetic treatment, there are risks and benefits. However, patients who have had the treatment tend to find the results to be extremely pleasing. Let’s focus on separating fact from fiction, […]

10 Things You Should Know About Dermaroller Micro-Needling

Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure I am regularly asked about by patients. I’ll try to answer the most frequently asked questions about the treatment and its benefits. Micro-Needling is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure using collagen induction therapy (CIT) and uses a Dermaroller. A Dermaroller is a small, handheld rolling device covered with tiny needles. These […]

Are Dermal Fillers right for me?

Dermal filler injections are a popular treatment at the Karidis clinic, with most patients choosing to have the treatment to reduce the appearance of lines and smooth wrinkles. How do you know if they are right for you? Dermal fillers are the best solution to treat those who suffer from wrinkles, folds and depressions in the […]