Dr Marie-Claire Edmunds
Founder of a non-surgical aesthetic medicine practice in St Kilda, Melbourne. Doctor, researcher and teacher.
- Registered medical practitioner
- Standardised 3D imaging
- A written, personalised plan
A doctor and researcher
Dr Marie-Claire Edmunds is a doctor and researcher with 19 years in medicine, including twelve years in plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is the founder of her Melbourne practice.
Her own practice is now entirely non-surgical. It focuses on the face, neck, décolletage and hands, with care for scars, rosacea, pigmentation and skin quality.
She does not perform surgery. If your concerns would be better addressed surgically, she will tell you and refer you on.
How anatomy shapes her approach
Dr Marie-Claire holds a first class honours degree in anatomical science and has taught surgical anatomy at postgraduate and undergraduate level. That background informs how she looks at the face.
She considers skin, fat, muscle and bone together, because each layer affects the others. Plans are built around your anatomy, your medical history and what matters to you.
Consultations explain options, risks and alternatives in plain language. Treatment is planned only after assessment.
Research
Her PhD at the University of Edinburgh was supported by a Medical Research Council Fellowship. It covered ischaemia-reperfusion injury, the study of tissue oxygen stress, alongside stem cell and extracellular matrix biology.
This is the science of how tissue heals and ages. It shapes the way Dr Marie-Claire thinks about skin health and long-term care.
Credentials
- BSc (Hons) Anatomical Science, First Class Honours, University of Manchester
- MBChB with Honours and Distinction, University of Manchester
- PhD, University of Edinburgh, on a Medical Research Council Fellowship
- Taught surgical anatomy at postgraduate level, University of Melbourne, and undergraduate level, University of Edinburgh
- Member of the Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team (AMET)
- Currently undertaking Fellowship of the Australian College of Aesthetic Medicine (ACAM)
- Registered Medical Practitioner (General Registration) · AHPRA MED0001837745
Where she practises
Dr Marie-Claire sees patients by appointment at her studio in St Kilda, Melbourne. New patients begin with the Aesthetic Assessment, a private consultation to discuss your concerns, history and options.
Individual results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed. Suitability, risks, recovery and costs are discussed with you before any treatment is planned.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr Marie-Claire's registration?
Dr Marie-Claire Edmunds is a Registered Medical Practitioner with General Registration, AHPRA number MED0001837745. You can check her registration on the public AHPRA register. Her practice is non-surgical, and she refers surgical concerns on to the appropriate practitioner.
Does Dr Marie-Claire perform surgery?
No. Her practice is entirely non-surgical. If your concerns would be better addressed surgically, Dr Marie-Claire will explain this at your consultation and refer you on. Knowing the limits of her scope is part of providing safe, honest advice.
What is AMET?
AMET stands for the Aesthetic Medical Emergency Team. Dr Marie-Claire is a member of this team, which is connected with the recognition and management of complications in aesthetic medicine. Membership reflects her commitment to patient safety. It does not mean any treatment is without risk.
Where is the practice?
The practice is at Dr Marie-Claire's studio in St Kilda, Melbourne, and sees patients by appointment only. You can request a callback through the website, and the practice will help arrange your first consultation.
Start with a consultation.
Dr Marie-Claire will assess your skin, talk through your options and explain the risks before any treatment is planned.