• 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.

Sclerotherapy for Veins

What is it?

Sclerotherapy is a treatment used to reduce unwanted thread veins on the legs by injecting a chemical [sclerosant] called Sclerovein into the vein.

What is it used to treat?

Sclerotherapy is used mainly in the legs to reduce large areas of big thread veins.

How does it work?

When a vein is injected the walls of the vein become irritated and stick together, the sealed vein is then disposed of naturally by the body.

How is it performed?

This procedure is performed without any anaesthetic because it is relatively painless [stinging sensation like a small bite]. The Physician uses tiny injections into each of the veins to flush the sclerosant through, as the sclerosant travels down the chosen vein it seals it off. Generally the treatment takes 30 minutes to perform.

How long will it last?

Thread veins usually need two or three treatments but once they have been successfully removed the results are permanent. However thread veins are a progressive condition, so further treatments may be required to treat new veins which appear.

What are the risks?

The sclerosant used to treat thread veins has been used for many years and there are minimal risks when treated by trained practitioners.

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

Occasionally patients get a bruise from this 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 for 1 week before treatment.
If you are prone to bruising you may benefit from taking Arnica tablets for 1 week prior to treatment.

Aftercare

Please be aware;

• You will have redness in the area treated which will subside in a few days.
• You may have bruising in the treated area this usually resolves in a week.
• You will have a small degree of swelling in the area treated.
• It is recommended to wear support tights for 1-2 weeks post treatment.
• Do not do any vigorous exercise for 2 weeks after treatment.
• Do not take Asprin, Neurophen, Ibruprophen for 1 week post treatment.
• Do not sunbathe, have a sauna or hot bath for 1-2 weeks post treatment.
• Do not fly for 4 weeks post treatment.

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

A course of three treatments is generally required.

Please ask at Reception for a current price list and our special offers.