MBBS BSc(Lond) MRCP MD(Lond)
A dermatologist is a specialist consultant in skin who after completing medical school, spends several years becoming an expert in all skin conditions, including skin cancers, before receiving accreditation by the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It’s important to diagnose early and to treat expertly. Most patients schedule annual checks, which provide great peace of mind.
Skin cancers and other lesions should be removed by experienced advanced skin surgeons. Spots and cancers that are unsightly, undesirable or potentially dangerous are removed with expert techniques.
Acne can be debilitating and effect self-confidence. Effective isotretinoin treatment to cure acne is available for teenagers and adults. Prompt treatment is the key to avoiding scarring. Isotretinoin is prescribed ONLY by Dermatologists.
The exceptional skin care brand Zein Obaji is prescription only. It includes programs for youthful skin, anti-aging, aggressive anti-ageing and rosacea.
Excess sweating or hyperhidrosis of your armpits is very stressful. It can be treated using the same toxin used for relaxing wrinkles by injecting it just under the skin of the armpits. Its benefits are felt for 4 to 6 months.
Cosmetic procedures are not without risk so an experienced expert is vital. Any enhancement will have desirable NATURAL results.
If you have a rash then a professional diagnosis is essential before commencing on the best treatment plan.
Dr Patterson studied Medicine for six years at the University of London and obtained a further honours degree in Anatomy from University College London. She achieved entry into the Royal College of Physicians in London having gained experience as a General Medical doctor in hospitals, work in cardiology, surgery, paediatrics, infectious diseases and others.
As a result, she was then eligible for the extremely competitive selection process to be considered for a training position as a Dermatologist. She says she will always remember the moment she found out she had been awarded her place for Oxford, UK - she was absolutely ecstatic!
Over the next 7 years she worked in all aspects of dermatology from surgery to paediatric dermatology to dermoscopy, lasers and cosmetic treatments with the best practitioners in Europe.
"I have presented all over the world, including with: the American Academy of Dermatology, the British Association of Dermatology and the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and I am published internationally."
Dr Patterson has taught medical students at the Universities of London, Oxford and Sydney. She has been the Dermatologist advisor for multiple multidisciplinary teams on skin cancer including; plastic surgeons, oncologists, ENT surgeons.
“My son was depressed and self-conscious about his acne . Dr Clare was kind and understanding. The pimples have now completely gone and his confidence and smile are back.”
— Alison
“Thanks to Dr Clare, my skin has never looked this good. My adult acne began to improve after my first consultation — six months on, my complexion is clear enough to go without make-up.”
— Amanda
“Rosacea was making me miserable and self-conscious, but my skin has been totally transformed since I started going to see Dr Clare. She’s given me my confidence back.”
— Miranda
“Dr Clare’s expertise and experience in skin cancers was clear when I had a mole that was changing. She’s friendly and approachable and really knows her stuff.”
— Emily
“Dr Clare is lovely – I’m finally able to go out without the stress of my arm pits sweating. And the numbing cream was amazing!”
— Sal
“During a routine mole check, Clare identified a lesion that wasn’t normal. She removed it immediately, and I had the biopsy results within a few days.”
— Mike
Including full skin cancer checks, acne etc
$320
$190
$100
Initial Consultation
Redeemable against injectables
Anti-wrinkle injections
$4.20 / unit toxin D
$12.50 / unit for toxin B
Filler per ml
$650 1 ml
$1100 2 ml
Clients benefit from 2-3 mls
Lasts 2 years
$399
* Out of pocket (total for both sides)
All clients are treated with a tailored individual approach, based on an expert medical assessment.
An initial consultation is required for all conditions, including cosmetic procedures.
Dr Clare’s medical and surgical expertise ensures that injecting is targeted with precision and safety is her priority. She believes in a natural look, never frozen or over filled. Less is definitely more.