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Provider Review
Finally writing my review of Dr Alex Karidis, whom I had Gynecomastia excision and liposuction with, back in January 2017. I first had my initial consultation for the procedure in December 2016, at the Karidis clinic attached to St Johns Wood Hospital in London. The clinic itself is slick, modern and feels very professional which ran parallel to my overall consultation experience. Contrasting to a previous doctor I saw, I didn't feel Dr Karidis played up to any insecurities I had. Actually saying we could make a small change to a small problem. I left feeling in good hands so paid my deposit and booked surgery for January 2017. The hospital at St Johns Wood is very upscale and in some ways the whole day felt a bit more like being at a hotel rather than a hospital. Dr Karidis came down to my room, marked me up and off I went. I woke up to probably one of the best lunches of my life and an ice pack covering my chest. After spending a few more hours in hospital I left with a compression garment to be worn for the next 6 weeks if I remember correctly. (I did as was instructed at the time, however the instructions are escaping me) Recovery was fairly fast and I gained my range of motion and sensation back very quickly. 6 weeks post my chest was looking good, however I had a nodule of swelling in the right nipple that hung around, despite massaging, for around 4 months I would say. This wouldn't be visible to the untrained eye, but for myself I could feel it was there. So writing this at 9 months after surgery(see pic attached) I can genuinely say this was the best decision. To be confident without a top on is such a freeing experience, to which I completely owe Dr Karidis. If you need this surgery, he is your man!