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Concerned that your varicose veins may be bothersome on the flight or while you are away?  Cooden Medical Group has some advice. There is often some concern about flying with varicose veins, probably because of the association with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A DVT is a blood clot in one of the deep veins and […]

It’s important for us all to protect our skin from the sun’s potentially harmful rays. Mr Pieter Gouws, skin specialist at Cooden Medical Group, has some advice. The sun gives off two types of ultra violet (UV) rays: UVB rays are those that burn and tan the skin, while UVA rays penetrate through the epidermis

Get your varicose veins treated before the summer Warmer, sunnier days are just around the corner, but if you have varicose veins you might also be dreading the prospect of baring your legs. It’s easy to conceal them in the winter with warm trousers and cosy tights but that’s not so easy when the sun

It might still be cold and grey outside but the days are starting to get longer and lighter. When the sun does put in an appearance, don’t be fooled by the mildness of its rays as while they may not be strong enough to tan, they can still damage your skin.

There are many things you can do to boost your confident about the way you look and feel – for example, when was the last time you changed your hairstyle? A new cut and colour can make a big difference to your appearance. An active, healthy lifestyle will help you to feel good too –

Holidays are where memories are made so it’s natural to want to look your best. But if you feel that nature could do with a helping hand, then now might be the time to look into what’s available. Dr Katherine Dickinson, aesthetic physician at the Cooden Medical Group, said: “We offer a whole spectrum of

We tend to associate varicose veins with a person of a certain age, possibly carrying a bit more than they should and probably more comfortable on a couch than in the gym. But this is not the case at all. Our patient Claire Moor knocks these stereotypes right out of the water: She is young, slim, fit

Until relatively recently if you had varicose veins you had two options – you either put up with them or you went into hospital for a major operation. Nowadays, thanks to advances in keyhole and laser surgery, getting rid of varicose veins is a lot more convenient. Cooden Medical Group’s Dr Mo Faris talks about two of

The menopause used to be something of a taboo subject, coyly referred to as “the change”. But celebrities like Zoe Ball and Meg Mathews talking openly about their experiences will hopefully encourage more women to stop suffering in silence. Mini Nair, our consultant gynaecologist, says women don’t need to grit their teeth and put up

Cooden Medical Group, shares some advice on looking after you skin in the sun We’ve been enjoying some lovely warm weather in East Sussex this year and with holiday season fast approaching, many people will be looking forward to time off in the sun. But whether you are planning a staycation on the Sunshine Coast

Varicose veins may look unsightly and make us feel self-conscious but do they always need to be treated? Cooden Medical Group’s vain expert, Dr Mo Faris, explains why varicose veins are not always just a cosmetic problem. What are varicose veins? VARICOSE VEINS are bulging, dark coloured veins that usually appear on the legs. They can

Here at THE COODEN MEDICAL GROUP we understand that the path to healthy, smooth skin can be fraught with all sorts of issues, from wrinkles, scars, spots, to stretch marks, problematic veins, eczema and excess hair. These are all irritating but all very treatable by our experts here at the clinic. There are however, some skin complaints

Hair loss (aka alopecia) is a very emotive topic and for good reason. Our hair is fundamental to how we view ourselves; it is firmly attached to our self-image, so it figures that when if we start to see hair falling and thinning it can be devastating and in severe cases, life altering. Hair loss can

Here at The Cooden Medical Group we specialise in the most up-to-date vein procedures available anywhere in the UK. We understand that for whatever your reason for having vein treatment; either aesthetic or medical, the first step is never an easy one to take, for many reasons. To take this first step easier, we would like