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Liposuction/Cryolipolysis
Ive had an issue with my stomach for years, I've been thinking about getting Liposuction/Cryolipolysis but I've no idea where to start or how healthy it is. Does any have any advice on where to start? I'd be willing to travel to get it done. I've heard you can get this done a bit cheaper in Turkey as well. Thanks
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Optician Advice?
So i decided to get some tinted aviator glasses and asked in an optician store after picking them out online. I handed my prescription to the optician and She told me it would not be possible to have these frames tinted just clear, She explained the reason was something to do with my prescription and she told me to choose…
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20/20 vision or your money back
Hi, I am considering idesign laser eye surgery with optical express. I have read up a lot of positive reviews but still have a small doubt in relation to there 20/20 vision guarantee. Has anyone had the idesign surgery and not achieved guaranteed 20/20 vision? How did optical express handle the situation of not achieving…
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Dentist charging for missed NHS appointment
I had an NHS dental appointment booked for 9.45 in November but incorrectly wrote 10am on my calendar. At c.9.50 on the appointed day I had parked up and was biding my time just a few minutes away from them when they rang me to say 'where are you'. I explained and said I would be there within 5 minutes. They declined and…
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Impacted wisdom tooth confirmed but can’t find a surgeon to help
In agony. Tooth erupted about an inch below the tooth line. Dentist given me more antibiotics even though he thinks im resistant. Told me I’m beyond standard dentistry. I had to push for where that left me… wait on nhs for 6 months plus..no. wait for 6 weeks for just an assessment privately.. no I asked for a referral and…
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GLASSES - to varifocal or not
Hi All, I've just had my first eye test that has led to actually needing some glasses. My distance sight is fine, my intermediate is +0.75, and my reading is +1.50. They've said I need reading glasses but could also have varifocals for the intermediate distance, suggesting that I can them use them for reading and looking…
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Weightwatchers - any recent threads?
All I can find are ancient threads or closed threads. I am considering starting at WW soon. thanks
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Lose Lockdown Lard with Slimming World.
Welcome to our new Slimming World thread! This is for anyone who wants to lose weight in 2021 using the Slimming World healthy eating plan. If you’re new to the plan, a returner or a target member then this is the place for you! Is now the time to loose your lockdown weight? Join us for support. Now is a perfect time for a…
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Ginseng no longer over the counter?
I notice ginseng tablets are no longer available on the high street or over the counter but the staff don't seem to know why, i can only web search some idea that it might give people anxiety problems. I have searched in Boots, Lloyds, Sainsburys, Superdrug and Asda but i notice it is still on Amazon! Anyone have any…
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Frump to Fab 2021
Hello Everyone and Welcome to the brand new Frump to Fab Thread. Can you believe Frump to Fab is now 10 years old. Incredible. So much has happened. But you know what.......I'm not even started yet. I am so thrilled and excited to be on the threshold of a new year. I can hardly wait to get started. My word for this year is…
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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2021
Here we go again for another month. As usual, this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months. A big thank you to pinkfluffybabe for starting us off last month. Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash…
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Faux snug piercing
Hi everyone just wanted to ask if anyone has heard of a faux snug piercing and has anyone got one? I'm really liking the look of them but just wanted to know do they hurt? As its 2 piercings does that mean you pay fully for 2? Would you recommend? Thankyou
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Failed molar filling or impacted wisdom tooth?
Hi all. I went to see my dentist as an emergency for throbbing pain today. My first molar has a very deep filling which has worn down. I thought that was the cause. She recommended I have that extracted which is booked for Xmas eve. Xmas ruined! When she did X-ray she noted that I have a horizontally impacted wisdom tooth…
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Can i make mineral water fizzy?
I like spring water or sparkling water but not still for some unknown reason and i would love to find a way of turning my filtered tap water into sparkling. I have seen people using a soda stream machine with co2 canister but i wonder if that is the only way! Any suggestions?
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Oral surgery, do I need nhs referral?
I’m expecting my next dental appt to tell me I need my impacted wisdom removed. If I want to have this done privately, do I need a referral from my current dentist? I don’t have insurance so would be self pay. thanks xx
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All on 4 dental implant
Hi, Aged 55+ Lower jaw: only 5 front teeth left but now they are all on the edge of falling out. Visited the dentist 2 weeks ago, was told even if he took out the 5 teeth now, the new denture unfornatuly wouldn't be available until at least Feb 2022. And the old denture sadly would not stay in place without the 5 front…
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No Perfume Testers in-Store
I recently bought a bottle of.a new range just released by a very well known store we all know and love. There were no testers available (Covid rules?). The perfume is called Sandalwood. When I got it home I was amazed to find it smells more like jelly babies. Horrible. I would never have bought it. I range their head…
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Youth Dew Smell alike?
Anyone aware of a copycat of Estée Lauder Youth Dew please? It's for a stress soothing kit for my Mum - which she probably won't use - hence the copycat search. Thanks xxx
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A perfume, bodyspray and shower gel in the same fragrance?
As per title. This is an item on my teenage (18) daughter's Christmas wishlist. A 'perfume' (could be EDT), a bodyspray/deodorant plus a shower gel/bodywash all from the same range. Tbh I've struggled with this request. I couldn't find a single gift set that has these 3 items and looking separately even at places that sell…
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NHS dental charge question.
I'm receiving NHS dental treatment and need upper and lower dentures. My dentist was keen to fit lower dentures, but when I suggested having upper dentures fitted at the same time because i need both and to save cost to myself, she wasn't so keen. Is it possible to have upper and lower dentures fitted and the same time for…
