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WATCH: Lower Limb Liposuction for Lipoedema | 5.2 Litres of Fat Removed

2 April 2019

WATCH: Lower Limb Liposuction for Lipoedema | 5.2 Litres of Fat Removed

In this four part video series, watch as Mr Karri talks us through lipoedema liposuction surgery for our patient, a lady with advanced Stage 3 lipoedema.

WATCH: Pre Op, Post Op and Recovery - Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)

1 April 2019

WATCH: Pre Op, Post Op and Recovery - Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)

Watch as Mr Karri undertakes a bi lateral brachioplasty (arm lift) on our patient who suffers from Type IIII Lipoedema. Over the course of the four videos below, Mr Karri uses water assisted liposuction (WAL) under sedation anaesthesia to remove excess fat from the patients arm.

Nasal Hair Removal at The Karri Clinic

1 April 2019

Nasal Hair Removal at The Karri Clinic

Due to unprecedented demand, Mr Karri will now be offering nasal hair removal throughout April. The perfect gift for your husband or significant other

WATCH: Pre Op, Post Op and Recovery - Body-jet Water Assisted Liposuction for Lipoedema

15 March 2019

WATCH: Pre Op, Post Op and Recovery - Body-jet Water Assisted Liposuction for Lipoedema

The patient in our videos undertook Body-jet Water Assisted Liposuction for lipoedema at The Karri Clinic. She had stage 3 lipoedema and as a result her legs and ankles were extremely large. These three videos show Mr Karri discussing the patient pre op, post op and recovery straight after the surgery.

Facelift Surgery - Creating an Inconspicuous Scar and Sedation Anaesthesia

14 March 2019

Facelift Surgery - Creating an Inconspicuous Scar and Sedation Anaesthesia

An inconspicuous and well hidden facelift scar teamed with quick recovery time are two of a patients main concerns before facelift surgery. Mr Karri discusses both...

'Sock It!' to Lymphoedema for Lymphoedema Awareness Week

4 March 2019

'Sock It!' to Lymphoedema for Lymphoedema Awareness Week

As part of Lymphoedema Awareness Week, we at The Karri Clinic decided to join the battle to raise awareness and take part in the 'Sock it!' campaign.

Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2019 - What is Lymphoedema?

3 March 2019

Lymphoedema Awareness Week 2019 - What is Lymphoedema?

Everything you need to know about… a Tummy Tuck

25 February 2019

Everything you need to know about… a Tummy Tuck

If you’re unhappy with your tummy and want to have a contoured, tighter abdomen, then a tummy tuck might be the procedure you’re looking for.

WATCH: BBC Lipoedema Feature

11 February 2019

WATCH: BBC Lipoedema Feature

It's with pleasure we report that the BBC ran a feature on lipoedema this weekend. Mr Vasu Karri is the leading lipoedema specialist in the UK, having received advanced training from some of the leading specialists from around the world. A huge advocate for raising awareness of the condition, Mr Karri performs hundreds of lipoedema surgeries each year.

Symmetrising Breast Reduction Following Cancer Surgery & Brazilian Tummy Tuck

4 February 2019

Symmetrising Breast Reduction Following Cancer Surgery & Brazilian Tummy Tuck

Our patient came to The Karri Clinic to see Mr Karri as she was very unhappy with her uneven breasts and abdominal overhang. Her uneven breasts were the result of previous breast cancer treatment.

15 Minutes After Lipoedema Liposuction - A Patient Testimonial

16 January 2019

15 Minutes After Lipoedema Liposuction - A Patient Testimonial

Phenol Peels - Everything you Need to Know

3 January 2019

Phenol Peels - Everything you Need to Know

Before and After A Brazilian Tummy Tuck

18 December 2018

Before and After A Brazilian Tummy Tuck

Our patient here underwent a Brazilian Tummy Tuck at The Karri Clinic. She had a fantastic result after a combination of comprehensive abdominal liposuction, tightening of abdominal muscle and removal of excess skin.

Facelift & Neck lift Performed under Sedation Anaesthesia

17 December 2018

Facelift & Neck lift Performed under Sedation Anaesthesia

Before & After: A Post Childbirth Tummy Tuck Surgery

12 December 2018

Before & After: A Post Childbirth Tummy Tuck Surgery

After having children, our patient was unhappy with her perceived ‘flabby’ stomach. Mr Karri performed a tummy tuck to create a tighter, more defined abdomen. The results are wonderful, and the patient was extremely happy.

Facelift Scars - Mr Karri's Almost Invisible Method

26 November 2018

Facelift Scars - Mr Karri's Almost Invisible Method

Mr Karri very carefully plans each of his facelifts to ensure that the facelift scars are barely visible. Many patients are, understandably, concerned about the visibility of scars and the potential for their hairline to change. Mr Karri closes the facelift incisions with extremely fine sutures and staples and never shaves any hair.

Ankle Contouring (Cankles) at The Karri Clinic

26 November 2018

Ankle Contouring (Cankles) at The Karri Clinic

Swathes of women (and men) are unhappy with the size and shape of their ankles, and often they come to The Karri Clinic requesting Mr Karri's help to redefine and shape their cankles. This particular patient was unhappy with the fat around her ankles, and so after a consultation to check there were no other underlying health problems, Mr Karri undertook ankle (cankle) contouring to give them a new, slim shape.

Before and After an Areola Reduction by Mr Karri at The Karri Clinic

30 October 2018

Before and After an Areola Reduction by Mr Karri at The Karri Clinic

Your areolas are the pigmented areas surrounding your nipples. Like breasts, areolas vary widely in size, colour, and shape. It’s perfectly normal to have large or differently sized areolas, but if you’re uncomfortable with the size of your areolas, a reduction is entirely possible and a relatively simple surgery.

Brazilian Tummy Tuck - Before and After

19 October 2018

Brazilian Tummy Tuck - Before and After

This lady underwent Brazilian tummy tuck, which involves a combination of abdominal liposuction, tightening of abdominal muscles and removal of excess abdominal skin. It was a brilliant result as can be seen from the images...

Lower limb lipoedema liposuction - 11.8 litres of fat removed

5 October 2018

Lower limb lipoedema liposuction - 11.8 litres of fat removed

This lady with Type IV, Stage II lipoedema underwent two sessions of lower limb lipoedema liposuction and had 11.8 litres of fat removed. As one would expect for a lady of her age, she was left with significant skin laxity on her thighs and excess folds of skin above her knees.  She subsequently underwent medial thigh lift and knee lifts as a combined procedure and this will give her definition back in her legs.

Mummy Makeover Breast Enlargement & Brazilian Tummy Tuck | Before & After Photos

24 September 2018

Mummy Makeover Breast Enlargement & Brazilian Tummy Tuck | Before & After Photos

Mummy makeover results are often rather incredible, and the confidence boost felt by patients is frequently life-changing. Below, Mr Karri performs a mummy makeover on a 46-year-old patient who has had two children. She will have a breast enlargement and liposuction on her abdominal area. Watch until the end for before and after pictures!

WATCH: Patient Maureen Speaks About her Lipoedema surgery with Mr Karri

24 September 2018

WATCH: Patient Maureen Speaks About her Lipoedema surgery with Mr Karri

The best thing I've ever done. It has changed my life.'Mr Karri is amongst the leading surgeons in the UK for the treatment of lipoedema, treating hundreds of patients each year at The Karri Clinic. here, our patient Maureen talks to Mr Karri about how she feels post lipoedema surgery.

LIVE SURGERY | Fleur de LIs Tummy Tuck by Mr Vasu Karri

20 September 2018

LIVE SURGERY | Fleur de LIs Tummy Tuck by Mr Vasu Karri

There is no bigger feeling of accomplishment than losing a dramatic amount of weight, whether through diet and exercise or after bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Unfortunately, after shedding a large number of pounds, inches of sagging skin may still remain - this excess skin often acts as a reminder of a patient's previous larger shape and can make them unhappy, especially when no amount of time in the gym will be able to rid the frame of this stretched, lifeless tissue.

Before and After - A Natural Looking Breast Augmentation for Sagging, Deflated Breasts

19 September 2018

Before and After - A Natural Looking Breast Augmentation for Sagging, Deflated Breasts

This lady told us she was very unhappy with her deflated, sagging breasts. After a long conversation about the look and size she desired, she underwent breast enlargement surgery under Mr Karri with 325cc round, moderate-profile implants, placed under the muscle. The shape and size fit beautifully on her frame and she was delighted with the results.

A Review Less Ordinary - Our Lipoedema Liposuction Patient Has Her Say...

14 September 2018

A Review Less Ordinary - Our Lipoedema Liposuction Patient Has Her Say...

Every review we receive is hugely important to our small but thriving clinic. Some though, really stand out and truly remind us why we love what we do. This review from our wonderful lipoedema liposuction patient was left on RealSelf earlier in the week - and we've shared across the entire business because we're so proud of Mr Karri and the rest of the team.

Before and After - Upper Blepharoplasty & Lower Eyelid Phenol Peel

3 September 2018

Before and After - Upper Blepharoplasty & Lower Eyelid Phenol Peel

Our lovely patient was unhappy with her hooded upper eyelids, which she believed made her eyes look small. Mr Karri undertook an upper blepharoplasty and lower eyelid phenol peel.

Before and After: Arm Lift on a Patient with Type IV Stage II Lipoedema

31 August 2018

Before and After: Arm Lift on a Patient with Type IV Stage II Lipoedema

Our patient had Type IV Stage II lipoedema and underwent an arm lift (Brachioplasty) under Mr Karri. Not only can you see the dramatically different look of her arms following the lift, but Mr Karri also took great care to ensure that the scars were not readily noticeable with the patient's arms down by her side...

Daddy Makeover! Male Breast Reduction and Brazilian Tummy Tuck

24 August 2018

Daddy Makeover! Male Breast Reduction and Brazilian Tummy Tuck

This gentleman was unhappy with his 'breasts' and abdomen. As can be seen from the before image, he previously had abdominal surgery and was left with an unsightly scar in the lower abdomen.

Breast Enlargement Before and After - A Lovely Natural Look

3 August 2018

Breast Enlargement Before and After - A Lovely Natural Look

There's nothing better than the post-op reaction of a patient who is delighted with the outcome, is there? Our patient underwent breast enlargement with Natrelle CHP-345cc round implants placed in the sub glandular plane (on top of the muscle) - they look lovely and natural on her slim frame, and she was over the moon.

Before and After - Eyelid Surgery and Phenol Peel Under Sedation

3 August 2018

Before and After - Eyelid Surgery and Phenol Peel Under Sedation

Our patient underwent a combination procedure of lower eyelid lift (lower blepharoplasty) and a phenol peel. The surgery was performed under sedation anaesthesia as a daycase at the Clinic. She wanted to rejuvenate her face and particularly the dark under eye area, and she looks fantastic.

Video and images: Mini Tummy Tuck and Bi Lateral Mastopexy (Breast Lift)

2 August 2018

Video and images: Mini Tummy Tuck and Bi Lateral Mastopexy (Breast Lift)

This week was another busy surgery schedule at The Karri Clinic, but we just wanted to share a few of pictures from one of our 'combination' surgeries, a 'mummy makeover' which included a breast lift and mini tummy tuck

An Amazing Transformation - Facelift, Necklift & Phenol Peel

23 July 2018

An Amazing Transformation - Facelift, Necklift & Phenol Peel

Ankle Sculpting - A Patient Before and After

23 July 2018

Ankle Sculpting - A Patient Before and After

Our patient here was a lady who was unhappy with her perceived 'cankles' - a daycase procedure later, and a little dash of waterjet liposuction surgery magic by Mr Karri, and she was over the moon with them. They are quite lovely if we do say so ourselves.

Before and After - A Brazilian Tummy Tuck by Mr Karri

23 July 2018

Before and After - A Brazilian Tummy Tuck by Mr Karri

Our patient below underwent a Brazilian tummy tuck, performed by Mr Karri. The before and after images show how dramatic transformations can be, especially in heavier patients. Take a look...

Surgery Day, Before & Afters, Pre Surgery Videos & the Aftermath - Hollie's Lipoedema Journey

2 July 2018

Surgery Day, Before & Afters, Pre Surgery Videos & the Aftermath - Hollie's Lipoedema Journey

Hollie provided us with some of the most poignant snapshots of her journey before, during and after her surgeries, showing the realities of pre-surgery nerves, the liposuction itself and what to expect afterwards. This blog serves as a fantastic way for those considering surgery to gather yet more information - and as we all know, information is power! Enjoy, and thank you so much Hollie for sharing your most intimate moments.

My Lipoedema Journey - a Patient's Story from Katie Crossland

26 June 2018

My Lipoedema Journey - a Patient's Story from Katie Crossland

Katie’s lipoedema story is, unfortunately, fairly typical of a lot of the women we see at The Karri Clinic. She first recognised her legs were bigger than her peers around the age of 12/13 years old and became self-conscious during PE lessons. From then, her legs began to get bigger, despite being active and healthy...

WATCH: What Happens When You Come for a Lipoedema Consultation at The Karri Clinic?

25 June 2018

WATCH: What Happens When You Come for a Lipoedema Consultation at The Karri Clinic?

WATCH: What Happens When You Come for a Lipoedema Consultation at The Karri Clinic? Often patients are nervous about booking to have a consultation, but this is the very best time to find out everything you wish to know about your condition and the possible treatment options.

Life After Lipoedema Surgery - A Patient's Story

19 June 2018

Life After Lipoedema Surgery - A Patient's Story

“I never thought I had anything but fat until I had a gastric band fitted nine years ago. I never managed to lose the ‘treetrunk legs’“ Angela tells us what life is like post lipoedema liposuction surgery...

Everything You Need to Know About... Deep Oscillation

12 June 2018

Everything You Need to Know About... Deep Oscillation

As part of our Lipoedema Awareness Month, we’ve tried to shine a light on all sorts of ways lipoedema sufferers can help themselves to live a less painful life. We spoke to Mary Fickling, an expert in Deep Oscillation therapy who co-directs and runs PhysioPod UK

Life with Lipoedema, an Inspiring Patient's Story - Margaret Walden

11 June 2018

Life with Lipoedema, an Inspiring Patient's Story - Margaret Walden

Margaret Walden, 51, a Karri Clinic patient and lipoedema sufferer, bravely told us her story about life with the debilitating condition and, now, following surgery, about how she truly feels she has got her life back...

Living with Lipoedema- Beth W-B, Life After Surgery...

6 June 2018

Living with Lipoedema- Beth W-B, Life After Surgery...

Beth W-B is a lipoedema sufferer typical of many ladies we see at The Karri Clinic. She spent decades without a diagnosis, and was left in debilitating pain and exhaustion which affected every area of her life. Beth had lipoedema liposuction surgery under Mr Karri, with 4.5 litres of fat removed. Read more...

Living with Lipoedema - Karen Windsor's Story...

6 June 2018

Living with Lipoedema - Karen Windsor's Story...

Karen Windsor was finally diagnosed with lipoedema in 2015, after an earlier diagnosis of lymphoedema in 2005 masked the condition. Anger and a feeling of hopelessness after further diagnosis in 2016 finally gave way to a revelation that something had to change. Her story is one of hope and relentless determination, it's well worth a read...

Instagram Fitness Star Ioana Chira (Ioana_Fit) on Living with Lipoedema

4 June 2018

Instagram Fitness Star Ioana Chira (Ioana_Fit) on Living with Lipoedema

Since posting her first transformation post on Instagram back in 2017, Lipoedema sufferer Ioana Chira (@ioana_fit) has amassed over half a million Instagram followers and almost 8,000 YouTube subscribers, here's why...

Life with Lipoedema - Fiona Cowles Story...

1 June 2018

Life with Lipoedema - Fiona Cowles Story...

As part of Lipoedema Awareness Month we asked some inspirational lipoedema ladies to share their lifelong journey with the condition. Fiona Cowles tells us about how lipoedema had advertently and inadvertently limited the things should did and wore before finally getting the diagnosis that has begun to change her life.

Lipoedema Awareness Month - An Introduction from Mr Vasu Karri

1 June 2018

Lipoedema Awareness Month - An Introduction from Mr Vasu Karri

June officially marks Lipoedema Awareness Week, but at The Karri Clinic, we are holding Lipoedema Awareness Month, sharing content every day in June about this still frequently misdiagnosed condition. Here, Mr Vasu Karri, Plastic Surgeon at The Karri Clinic, talks about why it's so important to raise awareness of lipoedema

30 Facts About Lipoedema for Lipoedema Awareness Month

31 May 2018

30 Facts About Lipoedema for Lipoedema Awareness Month

WATCH: Life With Lipoedema - Hannah's Story...

30 May 2018

WATCH: Life With Lipoedema - Hannah's Story...

As part of our Lipoedema Awareness Month, Karri Clinic patient and lipoedema sufferer, Hannah White, explains how living with this condition has affected every stage of her life. From ridicule at school aged just nine years old, problems following childbirth, starving herself and EVENTUALLY getting a diagnosis aged 32.

Mummy Makeover - An Unbelievable Transformation

29 May 2018

Mummy Makeover - An Unbelievable Transformation

Our patient, pictured here, is a 50-year-old lady who lost 10 stone in weight after weight-loss surgery. Mr Karri performed a mummy makeover involving breast enlargement and lift, and Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck.

WATCH: Mr Karri Performs His Innovative Waterjet Facelift

22 May 2018

WATCH: Mr Karri Performs His Innovative Waterjet Facelift

This video has to be one of our favourites. Showing Mr Karri performing his innovative Waterjet Facelift for a patient. This lady was unhappy with the appearance of her face, specifically her jowls, lack of definition of her jawline and her lower face merging in with her neck.

WATCH: Mr Karri explains the characteristics of lipoedema, plus live WAL surgery

2 May 2018

WATCH: Mr Karri explains the characteristics of lipoedema, plus live WAL surgery

In this video, Mr Karri explains the typical characteristics of a patient with lipoedema, whilst also discussing the problems lipoedema causes and the frequent misdiagnosis by healthcare professionals. The end of the video shows live surgery using Water Assisted Liposuction (WAL).

VIDEO POST: What to expect from a consultation at The Karri Clinic...

1 May 2018

VIDEO POST: What to expect from a consultation at The Karri Clinic...

In this video, Mr Karri explains what happens when you decide to book in for a consultation at The Karri Clinic - reinforcing that this is a time to gather all the extra information you need to make an informed choice as to whether surgery is for you. It is nothing to be worried or nervous about, rather your opportunity to ask all the questions and get all the extra information you require.

Everything you Need to Know About… Getting a Facelift

27 February 2018

Everything you Need to Know About… Getting a Facelift

At The Karri Clinic, we believe in being completely honest and upfront about all our procedures, including cost, recovery time, benefits, risks and surgery options. We have created this blog post for anyone who is considering a facelift but wants to know more about the procedure before going further.

Define Your Lower Limbs with Lower Limb Liposculpture at The Karri Clinic

23 January 2018

Define Your Lower Limbs with Lower Limb Liposculpture at The Karri Clinic

Mr Karri is one of a few Plastic Surgeons who has contoured the legs of hundreds of women. His unique approach to restoring the natural curves and balance between the hips, thighs and legs ensures women achieve a result that is defined and natural. There is little room for error given the legs are often exposed to the world.

Tummy Tuck Daycase at The Karri Clinic

19 January 2018

Tummy Tuck Daycase at The Karri Clinic

For selected patients – such as the lady pictured - Mr Karri performs full tummy tucks under sedation anaesthesia as a daycase procedure at The Karri Clinic, meaning patients are able to go home the very same day.

Unique Gynaecomastia (Male Breast) Surgery Using the Invisible Scar Technique at The Karri Clinic

19 January 2018

Unique Gynaecomastia (Male Breast) Surgery Using the Invisible Scar Technique at The Karri Clinic

Mr Karri has developed a unique technique for gynaecomastia surgery that involves removing the excess breast tissue via a small incision in the armpit. As a result, there is no visible scar on the chest and the risk of the nipple / areola becoming tethered to the chest muscle is also greatly reduced...

Mr Karri Amongst Only Plastic Surgeons in the UK to Perform Phenol Peels

11 January 2018

Mr Karri Amongst Only Plastic Surgeons in the UK to Perform Phenol Peels

Mr Karri is one of the few plastic surgeons in the UK who performs phenol peels. This type of chemical peel is widely regarded as the best method to treat deep facial wrinkles. Phenol peels can also be used to treat, acne scars, brown spots, pigment irregularities, malar festoons and lower eyelid wrinkles. Mr Karri also uses phenol peels in combination with facial fat grafting and facelift to comprehensively rejuvenate the face, and the results can be truly stunning!

Mr Karri Appears on a BBC Short Documentary Raising Awareness of Lipoedema

4 January 2018

Mr Karri Appears on a BBC Short Documentary Raising Awareness of Lipoedema

It was a privilege for The Karri Clinic to be part of a BBC short documentary that followed the journey of one of our inspirational lipoedema patients, Hollie Gregerson, as she prepared for and undertook surgery for the disease. Watch it, inside...

The Year of Goldilocks Anaesthesia and Day Case Procedures

4 January 2018

The Year of Goldilocks Anaesthesia and Day Case Procedures

Don’t be fooled by the catchy sound bite – Goldilocks Anaesthesia is proving a truly revolutionary reform of anaesthesia. It bases itself on providing just the right amount of anaesthetic to each patient – and this 'not too much or too little' approach allows patients to undergo procedures without pain, in greater safety and without the usual ‘anaesthetic hangover’ which often includes nausea or sickness.

2018 Expansion Plans at The Karri Clinic

4 January 2018

2018 Expansion Plans at The Karri Clinic

2018 is shaping up to be a busy one for The Karri Clinic, and we’re delighted to announce that we have some extremely talented new surgeons joining us in the New Year, alongside the very best surgical advancements...

Demand for Pioneering Lipogems Therapy Continues

4 January 2018

Demand for Pioneering Lipogems Therapy Continues

The Karri Clinic is now the only clinic outside London offering patients access to lipogems – a pioneering rejuvenative treatment that helps those suffering from acute knee pain or osteoarthritis and involves removing adipose tissue from the patient’s abdomen under local anaesthetic, harnessing the healing capabilities of the body’s own fat reserves...

Ankle (Cankle) Contouring

27 October 2017

Ankle (Cankle) Contouring

2 August 2017

Beverley FM - Interview with Vasu & Suzanne Karri

Listen to Vasu and Suzanne Karri discuss everything plastic/cosmetic surgery with Dave Fewster on his Beverley FM Breakfast show.

Manface - Cosmetic Surgery and Me

2 August 2017

Manface - Cosmetic Surgery and Me

Thom Watson of Manface talks about his experience with the world of cosmetic surgery. You may be surprised by the outcome...

Woman, 26, whose arms and legs have ballooned, due to a rare health condition, faces a race against time to fund £19,000 of liposuction before she gets too big for surgery

2 August 2017

Woman, 26, whose arms and legs have ballooned, due to a rare health condition, faces a race against time to fund £19,000 of liposuction before she gets too big for surgery

Danielle Brown, 26, from Nuneaton's experience with lipoedema. Story by The Mail Online.

29 June 2017

VIDEO: Why your fat legs might not be your fault

From the BBC: Research is being carried out on the genetic cause of lipoedema - a condition that causes women to have abnormally fat or ‘tree trunk’ shaped legs.

Do YOU have flabby legs? You could have this condition: Fat distributing condition leaves millions with large, painful limbs

29 June 2017

Do YOU have flabby legs? You could have this condition: Fat distributing condition leaves millions with large, painful limbs

A closer look at lipoedema from The Daily Mail. Read about Laura Childs' experience with the condition.

I’m not fat, I’ve got lipoedema

29 June 2017

I’m not fat, I’ve got lipoedema

Read about Zoe (24) from Teeside's experience with lipoedema.