A COUPLE are looking to bring new cosmetic technology to the UK with the launch of their new venture in York.

Minster Clinic has been launched by husband and wife team Daniel and Sarah Theo, and is based in Nunnery Lane.

The duo, who have extensive medical and surgical experience across many specialisms, will offer all manner of skin treatments and skin surgery using a state of the art dermatological laser together with aesthetic procedures such as wrinkle reduction, filler treatments and facial rejuvenation.

The venture has been launched after the couple secured start-up funding from Barclays bank.

Daniel Thio, owner and partner in Minster Clinic said: “It’s very exciting to launch the clinic and we’re keen to offer innovative and more state of the art treatments for our clients.

“An example of this is Tixel – achieving fantastic results comparable to the CO2 laser, currently widely regarded as the gold standard treatment for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation.

“Tixel is relatively new to the UK, but the technology is proven with compelling results from research and clinical studies on the improvement in skin quality it achieves.

“We’re very encouraged by the great and consistent results that have been achieved with this innovative treatment and proud to be the first clinic to be able to offer this service to the residents of York.”

Mr Thio, who come from a surgical background, previously trained as a senior registrar in ENT (ear, nose and throat) and has a broad knowledge of general and plastic surgery.

Mrs Thio is an experienced GP with a wealth of surgical experience and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology from Queen Mary University of London.

James Lee, Barclays business manager put together the funding package for the start-up business.

He said: “It’s always exciting start-up any business and I’ve been really impressed with Daniel and Sarah’s energy and commitment to make sure they offer the most innovative treatments for their patients, providing a professional service in a safe environment.

“We look forward to seeing the business grow and supporting their plans for the future.”

Barclays has recently doubled the size of its business loans for SMEs with the launch of £100,000 unsecured lending.

Barclays says the move will help SMEs in Yorkshire and the Humber get faster access to finance and seize opportunities they might otherwise miss out on.