doing great lost 70lbs since surgery I cannot thank the hospital group enoughread more

I began to hate my legs as they became progressively worse, all knobbly and unsightly. I stopped…read morewearing skirts. I didn't want to look at them myself, let alone have anyone else see them. Three days after the procedure with dr. Kyriakides, the bandages came off and I was so relieved to see only some bruising and that those horrible gnarled veins had gone. I can now wear what I want and I am actually quite proud of my legs.

To me, the clear message was that the job needed to be done properly. Mike has a great bedside…read moremanner and I basically a very decent professional surgeon. I have no hesitation in giving him a full endorsement to any bloke considering having this procedure. I now feel great, look great and above all, am even more keen to eat well and exercise regularly. This is one of the best things I have ever done.

I often find myself booking an appointment here, when my feet are in real need of some TLC…read more The staff are friendly and professional, and provide a great service to their clients. Just make them aware of any foot problems you have, and sure enough you will come away with super soft pampered feet after a foot spa, nail trim, and moisturise. A real treat for the feet!

When I first got to know about laser hair removal, SK:N was one of the first salons I went to for a…read moreconsultation. When I booked an appointment over the telephone, I was told I would have to pay a deposit for test patch that would be reimbursed after the appointment. So, it was just to secure the appointment. However, on the day I was not only made to wait almost 20 minutes for my appointment but I was met by a cold consultant who was quite rude. I was then told the deposit was non-refundable and when I contested this with what I was told over the telephone, I was told that no receptionist would say such a thing. So it was my word against theirs. I was not impressed with the service at all and unsurprisingly I never returned.

This place can be your guilty secret. Ii have had a couple of treatments for dull, tired and aging…read moreskin and I now look luminous and radient. The staff are lovey and this is now not a treat but a necessity every couple of weeks. i've lost 10 years!

After trying my luck at the SK:N near Five Ways, and not being happy with the service, I took a…read morechance with this branch. The staff here are much more friendly and helpful. The salon is fairly new and well maintained with a clean and fresh look. I bought a course of treatments, which were conducted by various staff members each time I attended. I think it would have been more helpful to have been treated by one consultant consistently so that they would be familiar to me and the area I was getting treated. They sell Jane Iredale make-up, which is fantastic for your skin. It's mineral-based so does good to your skin whilst making you look good! However, when I brought a friend in to sample it she was told that they don't try it out on people, which defeats the purpose of trying to sell it.

This was recommended to me by a Yelper and now I understand why. My regular place is going through…read morea relocation so it's perfect timing that Lorraine has come into my life. Yes it's a little unusual to have a space like this in serviced offices but once you're in the Bespoke Health room, you're in Lorraine's capable hands. The room is small but adequately equipped and Lorraine makes you feel right at home, treating you like an old friend that she is so pleased to see. The prices are extremely competitive, especially for the city centre. I've had the wax so far but will go back for more. Call her up and see what she what she can do for you! Enter through the Regus building door and let reception know you're there.

I'll be honest and say that at first I was a little sceptical about having a massage in a room in a…read moreRegis building, knowing that just down the corridor there would be people wondering around in suits and talking business. I don't have a lot of massages (though wish I did!) and when I do, well, I tend to go to Spa's so that a massage is part of a relaxing day of pampering. However, my scepticism soon wore off. I was greeted by a friendly receptionist, and able to wait in the business lounge where I made good use of my time and realised how perfect this set up is for busy professionals. Lorraine has turned her room into a little haven of tranquillity, full of warm, bright and welcoming colours, candles and cushions. As soon as you walk in, you start to feel the relaxation vibe working its magic. If I worked in that building, I'd be there every day! What a way to de-stress. My Monday treat was a back massage, and the only suitable word to describe it really is "WOW". I've not had one for, well, so long that I can't actually remember when it was, and so I really needed it. Now, over the years, I've had massages so painful that I've spent my entire time in a tense state, begging for it to end and suppressing screams whilst chanting "wimp" in my head. I've also had massages that feel like someone is ticking you with a feather, and a rather limp one, at that, the sort that feels like a total waste of money. Personally, I prefer the middle ground, where I can feel it doing something without submitting me to immense pain. Thankfully, this was exactly what I got; a great, firm and highly professional massage, working on my tense areas and using an oil that was still tingling and working into my muscles deliciously an hour later. Situated just off Victoria Square, opposite the Town Hall, Bespoke Health Studio is in a prime location for city workers to nip out and enjoy a de-stressing pamper during their busy working days. If you come into that category, then I cannot recommend Lorraine and Bespoke Health Studio enough! Get on the phone, and book yourself in before this rising star is booked months ahead!

Dr Eccleston injected 500 units of Hyaluronidase into my lips to correct filler which had gone…read morewrong. Since having the Hyaluronidase I have lost volume in my face and a lot of tissue around my eyes and my mouth. I never had hollows under my eyes, now I have very noticeable hollows and dark circles, and can now no longer where eyeliner due to my eyelids drooping. I look like I have aged years in a matter of weeks. My pores are now more pronounced, a little scar I had on my cheek is more noticeable, and my face is starting to droop. I am mortified! My family, friends and colleagues have also commented on the difference in my face, it is very noticeable. After doing some research I now know too much Hyaluronidase was used. He should of started off with a small amount, not injected 500 units. The recommended dose is 3-75 units. He told me after in my review, which I had to request, that the reason he used 100s of units over was so he didn't have to give me another appointment (this would of been at his expense), proof that he's in it solely for the money not the satisfaction of his customers. He didn't even consult with me before he decided to inject higher than the recommended dose. When I spoke to him about this he wasn't helpful at all. We both looked at the pictures from before and after and the difference was evident, I looked like I'd aged years in a matter weeks. He may as well of stood there telling me black was white. He will not except responsibility for what he has done to my face. He instead asked for me to do research and show him evidence that this could happen (when the evidence was there in front of him) and then send him the links. I have since done so, which was when he admitted to injecting 100s of units over the recommended dose. At my initial appointment he informed me that he was one of the leading specialists in correcting filler which had gone wrong, then afterwards at my review he told me that he wasn't an encyclopaedia on Hyaluronidase and for me to do my own research and forward him the links. He hadn't prepared for the review even though prior to my appointment I'd sent him before after photos of the damage caused. I'm hoping it doesn't get any worse. I cry almost every morning when I have to look in the mirror, I've lost all my confidence and now feel high anxiety at work. I can feel myself slipping into depression. I just want to add; I only had the 1ml of filler in my lips, I hadn't had anything else done on my face, therefore Hyaluronidase does dissolve natural hyaluronic acid and cause permanent damage. I wanted to give a zero star rating, even a minius. Certainly not 1 star.

I am not the type of girl to worry too much about her appearance - I'm not into reading beauty…read moremagazines and I can honestly say I'd never really thought twice about visiting a cosmetic clinic until a year or so ago. I have always found shaving a hassle. I've always found the routine tedious and always had to double check if I had a few spare razors when I went off travelling, but apart from waxing (ouch!) or depilatory creams (do they actually work for anybody?!) I didn't know there was any other way. Shaving seemed to keep the hairs at bay for a few days so I stuck with it and resigned myself to thinking; 'I guess this will have to do'. About a year ago I stumbled across an article someone had shared on Facebook about the cost of shaving - it was actually a blog written by MediZen that stated that the average woman spent around £20,000 on average shaving her legs over a time period of around 49 years - that's around 170 days shaving your legs over a lifetime - eek! I decided there and then that I would look into other options and discovered laser hair removal. I was cautious at first, hence why it took me about a year from reading the article to actually coming to MediZen for treatment, and making the decision to physically come into a cosmetic clinic and get treatment was a bit scary so I did my homework thoroughly. MediZen have a great guide to laser hair removal which I downloaded for free and they have practical tips about what a person should look for when thinking about investing in the treatment. I researched costs and the practicalities of what was involved, I watched videos explaining the treatment and also read through independent reviews of both the clinic and the treatment. I learned that MediZen are considered the premier laser hair removal clinic in the Midlands and their clients, awards and money invested into staff training and their equipment was unmatched. I was impressed with what I had learnt and the fact that they also had an easy payment method for laser hair removal packages made me pick up the phone. After I had decided it was the right treatment for me and that I would give it a go I have never looked back, from the first phone call to book in for my patch test and consultation the girls took fantastic care of me. Lucy, my practitioner fully explained the treatment and what was going to happen and really put me at ease as she explained how she herself had also had treatment. The treatment itself was absolutely painfree and I couldn't help wondering why I had been so nervous beforehand! The feeling of the laser on your skin is something like a deep tissue massage, it was a warm sensation and quite pleasant. As soon as Lucy had finished the treatment I jumped up to try and see the difference it had made - Lucy then explained what would happen next and that the effect would be seen after about 2 weeks. After about a week and a half I did my usual shaving routine (diligently once every 2-3 days) and noticed the hair was slower to grow back, in fact I couldn't see signs of regrowth for about 6-7 days. I was over the moon at that point and as I have progressed through my package the results have only continued to improve. I honestly can't recommend the treatment and MediZen enough!!

I was just at The Hollies this morning. It's been my NHS Surgery for nearly two years now, and…read moretoday was my first slightly negative experience with it. Not being a morning person, I still had to jump at the chance of being offered an appointment within two days of ringing up -- albeit at 8:45am. (Inner monologue: "Oh dear god, what do the hands of a clock look like that early?") Unfortunately, the receptionist had made a mistake, and didn't have a record of my appointment. I was offered an appointment for tomorrow, which I accepted. The GPs/doctors are all very friendly, with fine bedside manner. They often spend more than the typical doctor's two minutes listening to symptoms and recommending treatments. Though I'm not a hypochondriac (honestly, I don't own a single thermometer), I've been to the Surgery about half a dozen times in the past two years. I've always been seen straight away, with less than a five minute wait. The receptionists are all unfailingly polite and helpful -- not something most patients associate with the NHS! The Surgery itself is a bit dingy, and the building is dated. Unfortunately, there is no parking outside, and the only options are very poor street parking or dishing out £2 for the car park across the street. All in all, if one is sick, it's not a terrible place to end up.

offers many services, including gp, speech therapy and eye tests. attatched is a pharmacy and…read moresexual health clinic