Dr Cara McDonald


Dr Cara McDonald is a highly trained specialist dermatologist and cosmetic injector. She is the co-director and principal dermatologist at Complete Skin Specialists.

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. She is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.

Cara joined Dr Belinda Welsh in at Complete Skin Specialists in 2010, together providing a first-class comprehensive specialist dermatology service to the region.

Cara’s special interests in her field include skin cancer prevention and treatment, acne scarring, laser, surgical and cosmetic dermatology. Cara’s extensive knowledge and experience in cosmetic dermatology and anti-ageing treatments lets her combine her specialist knowledge of the skin and anatomy to offer natural looking cosmetic treatments.

She specialises in full face rejuvenation using cosmetic injectables and combines this with appropriate skin care and laser treatments. Cara’s knowledge, skills and caring nature ensures all patients are given the best possible care. Cara’s superior knowledge and skill in the injecting field has led to a specialist role teaching role across Australia/NZ with the Allergan Medical Institute ®.