• Dispelling the myths behind Semi-Permanent Make-Up
  “Many of us believe that semi-permanent make-up is a painful and expensive way of looking good,” says Dr. Sue Holdstock, medical director at Park Clinic. “This is certainly not the case! With the demands of modern living and longer working hours, we’ve all become rather conscious of the way we look and feel about ourselves.
• Park Clinic aim to create a One-Stop Shop for Beauty and Style
  Park Clinic, Nottingham’s first dedicated doctor-led cosmetic medicine clinic is expanding its portfolio to create one of the top beauty and well-being destinations in the East Midlands.
• Park Clinic delights healthcare inspection body
  Park Clinic, Nottingham's first dedicated doctor-led cosmetic medicine clinic has received Healthcare Commission Registration - an accreditation which confirms that the clinic is operating at the highest standards required by the government's healthcare regulatory body.
• Vacancies
  Cosmetic physicians & Nurses with cosmetic experience required...
• Park Clinic in Nottingham Evening Post
  Park Clinic is featured in the Nottingham Evening Post. 5th March 2007.
• Physiotherapy Centre joins the Park Clinic Portfolio
  Park Clinic, Nottingham’s first dedicated doctor-led cosmetic medicine clinic is continuing to expand its portfolio to create one of the top beauty and well-being destinations in the East Midlands. Chartered physiotherapist, Matt Taylor has now joined the clinic to run his assessment and treatment centre, Response Physiotherapy alongside Park Clinic.
• Cosmetic clinic with a medical difference opens in Nottingham
  Nottingham’s first dedicated medically-led cosmetic procedure clinic has now opened on Regent Street in the city centre.

Botox

What is it?

Botulinum Toxin is a bacteria naturally found in the soil, the bacteria goes through a medical process to purify it for medical use.

What is it used to treat?

Botox is commonly used to treat; frown lines [between the eyebrows], crows feet  [the area around the eyes] and forehead lines. It has been used for many years in much larger doses, in general medicine for the treatment of muscular problems such as strokes and cerebral palsy.

How does it work?

When small doses of Botox are injected into the facial muscles it temporarily relaxes the muscle stopping it from contracting which helps to soften fine lines and wrinkles. Regular treatment will help to prevent these lines becoming deeper the future.

How is it performed?

Botox is injected via a very fine needle into the specific facial muscles the injections are virtually painless so no anaesthetic is required. 

How long will it last?

Botox will remain working in the muscles for up to 3 months although this can vary. To make sure you get the best result we like to see you for a review 2 weeks after your treatment to ensure you are getting the maximum result.

What are the risks?

Botox has been used for over 30 years with no long term side effects and when performed by an experienced practitioner the risk of side effects is very low. The main reported side effects are over relaxation of the muscles leading to facial drooping for example; eyebrows or eyelid.

Are there any special pre-cautions before undergoing the treatment?

It is not often patients get a bruise from this sort of treatment but the risk can be minimised by observing some simple standard pre-cautions, such as limiting alcohol the evening before treatment, not taking analgesics containing aspirin one day before treatment and if you are prone to bruising you may benefit from taking Arnica tablets for one week prior to treatment.

Aftercare

Please be aware
Botox can take up to 10 days to work properly.
You may experience a small degree of ‘redness’ in the area treated. This will soon subside.
You must not lie down for 4 hours after your treatment.
You must not rub the area for 4 hours after your treatment.
Avoid doing any exercise for that day.
Do not have any type of facial for 1 week.
Do not fly that day.

You may wish to bear this in mind when planning your diary for the day of the treatment.