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Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic
26 Castle Street
Canterbury
CT1 2PX
Telephone: 01227 472288
Fax: 01227 472288
Email: reception@skinandlaser.co.uk

The Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic

The Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic is a unique clinic which provides comprehensive dermatological advice, investigations and treatments, including cosmetic and laser therapies. All consultations and treatments are carried out by a Consultant Dermatologist and an Assistant Dermatologist/Laser Practitioner.

Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic is fully registered with the Healthcare Commission, which requires us to continually audit and improve all aspects of our service. As part of the monitoring process, we are subject to both scheduled and unscheduled inspections by Government regulators.

:: Dr Mark J. Hudson-Peacock BSc(Hons), MBBCh, FRCP

Dr Mark Hudson-Peacock is our Consultant Dermatologist and concurrently holds a position in the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust (EKHNHST) as Consultant Dermatologist. He is a general dermatologist and specialises in skin and laser surgery.

Dr Hudson-Peacock graduated from the University of Wales College of Medicine (UWCM) in 1987, having gained a degree in biochemistry in 1984. He was awarded the first Geoffrey Hodgson dermatology prize to be awarded by the UWCM, and this inspired him to follow dermatology as his career choice. He gained his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) in March 1990, and was awarded his fellowship from the same college (FRCP) in 2000. He gained further training in dermatological and laser surgery in Europe and North America , and specific training in the art of sclerotherapy in Toronto . He regularly lectures on a variety of dermatological subjects, and has presented work both nationally and internationally.

Dr Hudson-Peacock established his private dermatological and laser practice at The Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury in 1996. He has since expanded into the Spencer Wing based in the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate . The practice continues to grow as demand for skin and cosmetic treatments increase. Due to significant expansion,in 2003 we acquired a newly refurbished building in Castle Street in Canterbury, which offers a comfortable environment in which to provide modern and comprehensive skin care, unique to this part of Kent.

:: Dr Alice Hudson-Peacock MBBCh, DRCOG, MRCGP

Dr Alice Hudson-Peacock is a qualified GP, but currently works in the field of dermatology only. She holds the position of Speciality Doctor in Dermatology to the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. Starting her Cosmetic Practice in Newcastle in 1994, she has many years of experience in providing laser and cosmetic treatments.



Why choose the Canterbury Skin & Laser Clinic?

We are one of the very few clinics in the country where all medical consultations and treatments are carried out by doctors with specific Dermatology training. Our resident beauty therapist provides all beauty skin care advice and treatments.

We are fully registered with the Healthcare commission. Registration requires us to continually audit and improve all aspects of our service and includes both scheduled and unscheduled visits by Government regulators as part of the monitoring process. We only invest in medically proven technology, and skincare products are only recommended following research into their effects and safety. We care that our clients should only receive the best proven products available to give them the best value improvements in their skin.

Our reputation for clinical excellence and professional service is growing all the time, with clients from the whole of Kent, as well as London, and beyond.

At the Canterbury Skin and Laser Clinic all skin diseases can be consulted on including eczema, psoriasis, acne, warts, skin cancers of different types, diseases of the nails etc. Cosmetic procedures include laser wrinkle reduction, laser thread veins, age spots and other pigmented lesions removal, laser hair removal, as well as laser tattoo removal. Other cosmetic treatments include removal of moles and skin tags; the use of dermal fillers such as Collagen®, Restylane®, New-Fill®, and Isolagen®; microdermabrasion and oxyjet facials; chemical peels of different types; and treatments for facial lines and excessive sweating with Botox®.

Hair Removal

A recent scientific advance in medical laser technology gives us a gentler, safer and faster solution to the problem of unwanted hair. It's called TKS, and it's only available in the type of laser used at this facility.
We're pleased to offer this most recent advance in laser treatment for anyone desiring a comfortable, effective way to remove unwanted hair.
Using the latest technology, our laser removes unwanted hair from the legs, arms, back, shoulders-even from underarms, the upper lip and the bikini area.

Laser therapy (with TKS) is a thoroughly tested, clinically-proven method of hair removal. Treatment is relatively quick, and removes unwanted body hair without damaging the surrounding skin.
Men and women who want to discover the ease, beauty and confidence of hair-free skin can now have the attractive appearance they've always desired.

:: How does the laser work?

The laser emits a gentle beam of energy the passes through the skin to the hair follicle. The energy is then transformed into heat, which damages the follicle.
The scientific principle called Thermokinetic Selectivity, (TKS) makes this method of hair removal particularly effective.

:: Why is TKS important?

TKS makes it possible for laser energy to "select" only hair follicles, while sparing surrounding skin from damage. This brings the cosmetic result you want with the clinical results you need.
:: How do I know if I'm a good candidate for laser hair removal?

If you are concerned about unwanted hair, you are probably a good candidate for laser hair removal.
Nearly everyone is a candidate for hair removal with the Cynosure laser. The most dramatic results occur for patients with light skin and dark hair, but TKS makes it possible for patients with dark skin to receive greater benefits from the procedure.
Other factors can influence the treatment process, and are evaluated during your initial consultation.

:: Is the treatment painful?

Most patients describe the treatment as a series of slight pin pricks to the skin. The majority of patients tolerate this sensation without requiring anaesthetics. Within about 30 minutes of treatment, the area may become pink or red, and this may last from a few hours to one day.

:: How many treatments are required?

Hair grows in cycles. The laser only affects hair when it is in its early-growth phase. The laser will disable follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment. At any time, some hair follicles are dormant. Repeat sessions will treat these follicles when they re-enter the growth phase.

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