I believe good skin should be accessible to everyone.
As a dermatologist, my goal is to share simple, practical advice to optimise skin health and help people make better decisions for their skin.
The Patient Experience
Dr Cara McDonald’s key area of interest centres around the patient experience. Her research was designed to explore patients’ wants and needs; with the ultimate goal being an increased level of patient care across the cosmetic injectable industry.
Cara’s focus is on educating other medical practitioners on consultation skills and the importance of connection and communication with patients.
“Education is the key, leading to long-term success and sustainable skin health”
Cara is an expert in translating complicated medical and scientific concepts into practical, actionable advice for better skin.
She is well known as a key industry leader in skincare and cosmetic dermatology, regularly presenting at industry events and in the media.
Cara is one of Australia’s leading dermatologists and educators in cosmetic injectable treatments. She has a special interest in the patient-clinician relationship and its impact on patient satisfaction. She believes that patient education is the key to building trust and confidence which leads to long-term success and sustainable skin health.
Cara’s other areas of expertise include skin cancer prevention and management, acne, rosacea, and cosmetic dermatology.
She is a board member of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatology (ASCD) and a key opinion leader for Allergan Aesthetics.
Cara is one of the directors of Complete Skin Specialists Dermatology located in Sunbury and has been with the practice since 2010.
Originally from Tasmania, Cara completed her medical degree at the University of Tasmania, where she was awarded First Class Honours.
Her specialist training in Dermatology was completed through St Vincent’s Hospital & The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as well as in Oxford in the UK.
She continues to hold a public hospital consultant position at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and attends an outreach clinic in Burnie Tasmania.
Cara joined Dr Belinda Welsh in at Complete Skin Specialists in 2010, together providing a first-class comprehensive specialist dermatology service to the region.
Dr Cara’s approach
“I feel that as dermatologists we are in a unique and privileged position whereby treating skin disorders allows us to also reinstate a patient’s self-confidence and improve self-esteem. I believe that patient education is the most important component of any treatment and all patient care.
I am particularly passionate about patient safety and results. I specialise in full-face rejuvenation using cosmetic injectables for discerning patients who want or need a freshen-up but desperately want to maintain a natural element to their appearance.
I have a passion for cosmetic injectables and have been mentored by leaders int he field. I have long been an amateur painter and love colour and design. I feel that performing injectable cosmetic treatments allows me to combine my scientific mind with my creative eye.”
