Straight people are not bigots
Dick Splash (letters,
PN July) is a bigot himself, if he thinks that straight people like
me are bigoted when they are disgusted at explicit descriptions of gay
sex. I've seen many a look of horror on my gay friends' faces when I talk
about straight sex. It has nothing whatsoever to do with bigotry, and
everything to do with sexual preference.
Allan, Sutton, Surrey
New-fill does work
In response to Steve White's letter (PN
July), I was surprised to hear that the NewFill injections he had
did not work. Of the nearly 30 patients treated by me at Ealing Hospital
over the last 14 months, there has been a 100 per cent response rate,
although some people need seven or eight sessions to have the desired
effect. Only one person has had a side effect - an allergic inflammation.
As Steve White says, the initial filling effect of the injection is just
due to the volume of fluid injected and disappears after a day or so.
The more long lasting response takes some weeks to develop. As for the
cost, one session treating both cheeks costs Ealing NHS Hospital Trust
£150 + VAT. The cost of private treatment is due to the cost of
overheads and a profit margin. The North West London Sector of the NHS
is looking at ways of providing NewFill at a reduced cost.
Dr Stephen Ash, Ealing Hospital, Southall, Middlesex
I will sue over neuropathy
I would like to correct a few facts in your news piece about my legal
action against the north Middlesex Hospital (PN
June). I don't 'wish to remain anonymous'
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