Karen Hunter is a Specialist Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Independent Prescriber, with over 25 years experience in the beauty/aesthetic industry. Prior to gaining her BSc (hons) degree in Nursing, Karen, successfully managed her own business, providing beauty and paramedical aesthetic treatments, after qualifying as a Beauty Therapist in 1994.

During a gap year in 2000 Karen worked in an Aesthetic Clinic in Australia where she worked with the Danné Montague-King (DMK) skin care range, which she introduced to her own clinic on her return after training with the company on Harley Street. The DMK Foundation then awarded Karen Best Newcomer, 2002, and the Best Northern Practitioner, 2004.

Karen also works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at North Manchester General Hospital since 2017 where she runs a weekly nurse-led clinic offering New-Fill®/ Sculptra® a collagen stimulating injection, for facial lipoatrophy patients.
As a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN), the Association for Nurse Prescribing (ANP) and the Aesthetic Complications Expert Group (ACE), Karen’s ethos is to provide an individualised holistic approach to aesthetics in order to improve your self-esteem and provide natural looking results.

She is committed to educating others on how to restore skin health whilst delivering safe, effective, evidence based non-surgical aesthetic procedures.

Fast forward to today and Karen has started her exciting new venture – Karen Hunter Aesthetics Clinic – based in Darwen Osteopath’s Wellbeing Hub in Darwen, Lancashire, where she offers bespoke aesthetic treatments.

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Karen Hunter Aesthetics, 4 Church Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2RE

By appointment only.

Anti-Wrinkle Consultations

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Botulinum Toxin - Lines and Wrinkles

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Cryotherapy

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Dermal Fillers - Cheeks

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Dermal Fillers - Lips

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Dermal Fillers - Tear Troughs

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Dermal Fillers - Temples

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LED Light Therapy for Skin

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Obagi Skincare

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Melissa Noblett

October 6, 2023

Wouldn’t go anywhere else..I honestly cannot thank Karen enough. I had started grinding my teeth and struggling with tension in my masseter muscle for the last 6 months. After a thorough consultation I decided to go for Masseter Botox. It has been a few weeks since the quickest and painless experience and I can say I am shocked at the difference this has made. I now sleep through the night again and feel pain and tension free each day. Not to mention the slightly less chubby appearance around my jawline which is definitely another positive! Thank you so much Karen.

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megan hunter

August 23, 2023

From my initial consultation to having the treatment Karen explained every step in detail and answered any questions I had, making me feel very relaxed. She is professional and has a beautiful clinic. The results were amazing and I wouldn’t go any where else to have my Botox treatment. Thank you so much!! 😊

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jane pollard

April 24, 2023

Absolutely fantastic, informative, professional, highly qualified and thorough practitioner.I like that she is constantly updating her knowledge of skin care regimes and practices. Karen is very easy to talk to in discussing your issues and how she can help you.

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Victoria Taylor

April 20, 2023

Highly recommended! I’ve had various treatments with Karen over the last year and I can honestly say her professionalism is outstanding. Her approach to achieving a very natural looking outcome is very well executed. She always ensures enough time is given to discuss what I want and understand fully what’s involved and what to expect before any treatment takes place. Her after care and follow up process ensures that safety is paramount and the opportunity is there to make adjustments if needed. I’ve always felt in very safe hands and that her advice on products and volumes was for my best interest and best outcome. I’ve always been very pleased with my results and the service as a whole.

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LORRAINE GORHAM

April 18, 2023

I don’t usually leave reviews but feel the need to make an exception. When it comes to your face, you want to make sure you choose someone you can trust. I cannot recommend Karen highly enough. She is honest, professional, knowledgeable and extremely lovely to deal with. The aftercare she provides is above and beyond. I won’t go anywhere else.

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Katie Bolton

April 18, 2023

I had an issue with redness across my cheeks and a mixture of oily and dry skin, Karen was extremely knowledgeable and the assessment of my skin was very thorough. I’ve used Karen for a couple of years now and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for advice about my skin, if you are looking for a professional practitioner, Karen is the one for you. Her extensive training and qualifications show in the experience I had. I am a very happy client!

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Tamara Clarke

April 13, 2023

At 45 and with 3 young kids I was really feeling and looking my age. I decided to try a bit of botox around my crows feet. First timer, I was nervous, Karen was superb, talked me through what would be best for me and made me totally at ease. Couldn't be happier with the result, lines have been softend and my skin felt wonderfully smooth. I am a convert!! Thank you Karen for giving me back some confidence, I will be back for more.

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Caroline Gor

April 12, 2023

Karen provided a very clear explanation of all recommended treatments during my initial consultation. Hugely knowledgeably, warm and welcoming, immediately putting me at ease. Really happy with my treatment and excellent aftercare.

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Lindsay Nuttall

April 5, 2023

I have had several treatments at Karen Hunter Aesthetics including Botox. Karen’s professional experience as a clinician is reflected in how thorough the consultations are at each appointment. Karen clearly explains the treatment options and what results to expect from both injectable and skin care products. My skin care and Botox results have been amazing, I had deep frown lines and crow’s feet and these have been reduced without having an obvious “Botox look”, Karen is skilled at achieving the natural fresh faced look. Karen is at the forefront of industry developments and clinical research and as a qualified nurse her focus on safety is very reassuring.

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Sophie

September 8, 2022

Clean & relaxing environment, during every visit I have felt calm and reassured.

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Leanne

September 8, 2022

The clinic is always immaculately clean. Karen always goes through any changes medically prior to starting any treatment and ensures all equipment is suitably cleaned and prepared. On top of this she always makes me feel completely at ease.

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Lesley

September 8, 2022

Provided with excellent consultations, very knowledgable with clear explanations. Always made to feel extremely comfortable. Provided with extra information via emails, if needed. Excellent after care.

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