No, it is not necessary to have a referral from another doctor to see Dr Will Cranwell. However, having a current referral will enable you to receive substantial rebates from Medicare towards the costs of your consultation and many related procedures.

Referrals from general practitioners are generally valid for 12 months specific to the condition you have been referred for. Referrals from other specialists are generally valid for 3 months.

Only holders of a current Australian Medicare Card are eligible to receive a rebate of medical expenses under the Australian Medicare system when they are treated privately Dr Cranwell. However, even if you do not have a Medicare card, you can still see Dr Cranwell for a consultation.

Dr Cranwell places the highest priority on achieving the best possible result from your consultation and treatments. Satisfaction with your surgery and safety is the priority.

Consultations

All consultations with Dr Cranwell are thorough and a professional fee is charged. Fees cannot be published online - please contact Dermatology Clinics Australia for further information.

A referral from your local doctor is advisable but not essential. After your initial consultation with Dr Cranwell we encourage you to return to answer any questions and follow-up progress.

Surgery Costs

You will be provided with a total cost estimate after your consultation with Dr Cranwell. For some procedures including skin cancer surgery, laser treatments, injections and phototherapy, item numbers may be applicable and Medicare rebates are available.

Dr Cranwell’s professional fee is calculated according to the duration and complexity of your requested procedures. This fee includes the costs for performance of your treatment to the highest possible standard and also your routine after-care.

Dermatologists are specialist medical doctors who are experts in conditions of the skin, hair, nails, wet areas of mouth and genitalia and skin cancer.

Dermatologists care for people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. They can diagnose, treat and manage more than 3,000 skin conditions.

They help people with conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, acne, alopecia, skin infections and skin cancer.

Dermatologists can treat skin conditions in a number of ways, including medical, surgical, procedural and cosmetic techniques. Some dermatologists are experts in laser treatments.

The process of scar revision is intricate and varies, demanding patience from both the patient and the specialist to attain optimal outcomes.

After each treatment, it takes time for scars to remodel and new collagen to build within the skin.

Patients often undergo 4-8 sessions spaced at intervals of 1-3 months or longer, with the overall treatment extending over a period of months to years.

A dermatologist is a medically trained doctor who has undertaken six or more years of study and training to obtain a degree in medicine as well as a number of additional years of generalised medical and surgical training. After being selected by the Australasian College of Dermatologists to undertake training in the national dermatology training program, dermatologists undertake an additional 4 years or more of specialist training.

All dermatologists practicing in Australia must be accredited with The Australasian College of Dermatologists, which is the only government accredited provider of specialist dermatology training in this country.

FACD stands for Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD).

A Fellow is a specialist doctor who has successfully completed the ACD dermatology training program and passed the Fellowship exams.

All Fellows are members of the College and must participate in ongoing professional development.

The ACD is the only medical college in Australia that is accredited by the Australian Medical Council to deliver the training and continuing professional development of doctors in the specialty of dermatology.

You can expect the highest level of care and expertise from doctors who hold FACD.

Dr. Will Cranwell will lead you through the treatment journey, assisting you in making decisions about the most suitable treatment at each stage.

Frequently, we integrate various laser and non-laser treatments within a single session to achieve optimal results.

The incorporation of diverse treatment approaches serves as the foundation for crafting your personalised program for addressing acne scars.