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Throughout August we are offering treatment packages for the eyes and neck with award-winning Redensity1. These injectable skin boosters improve the hydration and density of the skin, diminish fine lines and give the complexion a youthful glow. The procedure is safe, effective and there is virtually no down-time. Read more about injectable skin boosters HERE. Bye-bye […]

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

May is skin cancer awareness month, a timely reminder to us all to protect our skin from the sun’s potentially harmful rays. Mr Pieter Gows, 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,

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. “Protecting your skin from

The clinic is run by consultant vascular surgeon Mr Bjorn Telgenkamp who is the chairman of the Sussex Diabetic Foot Steering Group. He explains more about the service. Who will benefit from this new service in Bexhill? I treat patients with a range of venous problems, but my clinic at Cooden Medical Group is for

Whether you look forward all year to the festive social season or are relieved when it’s all over, you will enjoy Christmas parties much more if you are confident about the way you look. Wearing a flattering but comfortable dress and getting a blow dry by your favourite hairstylist will boost your confidence levels but

Celebrity skin treatments now available at The Cooden Clinic Aunique “red carpet” skin treatment developed in Beverly Hills is now available at The Cooden Clinic. Called the Stimulator Peel, it is a very mild chemical peel that instantly brightens the skin, reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles, evens pigmentation and improves the skin’s texture

Autumn is one of the loveliest months and has a lot to recommend it – the trees turning red and gold, cosy evenings by the fire and the children going back to school! You might be thinking now is a good time to get back into your fitness regime, lose a few pounds or update

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

Having varicose veins can make you self-conscious about exposing your legs but it doesn’t have to be like that. 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

The team at Cooden Medical Group are delighted to congratulate Beverly Moore, our operations manager, who was the runner up for Mentor of the Year in the Business Women Excellence Awards. She was presented with the award at a ceremony at the Hilton Metropole in Brighton on Friday, November 24. Beverly joined Cooden Medical Group

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

This week is National Eczema Week, initiated by The National Eczema Society to inform and support people with eczema Eczema is a skin condition where patches of skin become dry and scaly, irritated and usually very itchy. It is very common, particularly in babies and young children but some people have it throughout their lives.

Vascular disease is the collective term for diseases that affect the arteries, veins and lymphatics. It is a common as heart disease and cancer and accounts for some 40% of deaths in the UK. Arterial diseases include: peripheral vascular disease, aneurysmal disease, carotid disease, strokes, leg ulcers Venous diseases include: VARICOSE VEINS, leg ulcers, deep vein

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

Spring is a time for regeneration, renewal and fresh approaches, so what better time for THE COODEN MEDICAL GROUP to bring you some very exciting news! Throughout winter the Sussex based medical clinic has been busy improving their offering to ensure they provide clients with the most up-to-date TREATMENTS available, carried out by a team

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