About Us

Melbourne Laser & Aesthetic Centre was established in the Heart of Melbourne in 1990 by company directors Tania Fognini and Tania Caputo.

The clinic is staffed with qualified Dermal Clinicians, Dermal & Laser Therapists, Cosmetic Injecting Nurses and allied Healthcare Professionals.  Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr Niamh Corduff & Medical Practitioners consult in the clinic and provide medical care.  

The Directors are qualified as Dermal Clinicians  Bachelor of Health Science - Clinical Dermal Therapies (BHSc-CDT) University Degree which specialises in Cosmetic Dermal Science and are fellows of the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians Inc. Dermal Clinicians in our clinic are highly educated and qualified laser specialists. All clinicians continue to undertake further study and keep abreast of current medical / cosmetic procedures, enrolling in scientific programs offered by both international and national cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic laser treatment and plastic surgery conferences.  

Founding director and senior Dermal Clinician with the Bachelor of Health Science - Clinical dermal therapies; BHSc-CDT. Currently, a Fellow of the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians; Tania Fognini is highly regarded having performed thousands of successful laser treatments since 1996. Offering over 20 years of professional experience and over 13 years Laser experience.  

Chairperson of the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians Inc. in 2006. Tania is also qualified as a Laser Safety Officer, ensuring laser safety in the clinic.  Tania is a member of the Australian Medical Laser Association Inc. and is qualified to perform Low Level Laser Therapy for the treatment of surgical/ traumatic wounds, burns, scars and chronic skin conditions.

Tania has studied 2 years of the Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy and is a Clinical Educator in the field of skin science and vitamin skin therapy in counteracting the damaging effects of free radicals.  

Tania is renowned for the treatment of sun damaged skins and scar revision using resurfacing ablative fractional laser and medical skin needling. Other areas of interest include the successful treatment of inflamed acne conditions and acne scarring.   

Tania regularly attends Cosmetic Laser and Plastic surgery conferences to keep abreast with latest techniques. She is interested in persuing further research in the use of Low level laser in post operative scar management and revision.

Tania Caputo

Senior Dermal Clinician / Managing Director

BHSc-CDT; ASDC Inc., AMLA Inc.

Founding director and senior Dermal Clinician holds the Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical dermal therapies; BHSc-CDT with over 20 years professional experience with over 13 years Laser experience. Tania Caputo is highly regarded having successfully treated thousands of satisfied clients & patients using various medical grade laser and pulsed light technolgies.

Currently a Fellow of the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians Inc and member of the Australian Medical Laser Association Inc. Tania is highly experienced in the use of many lasers such as: Fractionated ablative laser technology for skin resurfacing and tightening. Low Level Laser Therapy for the treatment of wounds and chronic conditions. Most recently Tania has completed advanced training with the latest Q Switched Tattoo removal laser.

She also is highly experienced and reknowned for her creative talent and precision in Cosmetic Tattooing and medical Micropigmentation. 

Tania regularly attends Cosmetic and Plastic surgery conferences to further her knowledge and to offer the latest techniques.  Tania has a vast experience in Medical skin rolling or needling for scar reduction and collagen induction therapy.  

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

President: ASAPS

Dr Niamh Corduff

FRACS MBBS

Niamh is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has been a practising plastic surgeon for over 15 years. She completed her medical training in London, qualifying as a doctor in 1984, before going on to study surgery and then plastic surgery. She became a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in Australia in 1993. She is a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Niamh is currently the President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Niamh is involved in research into breast surgery and has published in scientific journals. She lectures regularly on breast surgery at various forums.

Niamh consults regularly in the clinic for patients undergoing Pearl Fractionated Resurfacing, Cosmetic Injectables and offers medical advice. No referral is necessary.

Deborah Bedford

Registered Nurse - Division 1

BHSc - Nursing

 

Debra is a highly qualified Senior Registered Nurse with extensive experience in the operating theatre.

She commenced work with Dr Niamh Corduff in 2008 as a practice nurse, assisting in small surgical procedures performed at the clinic. Through intense professional training courses and workshops she has developed her injecting skills under the guidance of plastic surgeon, Dr Niamh Corduff.

Debra's services offer experienced injecting for anti-wrinkle treatment, lip enhancement and associated techniques.

Yasmine Attard

Dermal Therapist,  Laser Therapist - Laser Safety Officer

Advanced Dip. Cosmetic Dermal Science, Dip. H.Sc.

Monique Tuma

Laser Therapist - Laser Safety 

Dip.H.Sc - Post graduate Laser theory and safety Cert.

Yasmine is an award winning and experienced therapist who has furthered her education by graduating with the Advanced diploma in Cosmetic Dermal Science. She offers her professional advice on chronic skin conditions and works with medical skin care, peels and microdermabrasion to produce outstanding results in the clinic.

Yasmine is also experienced in the treatment of inflamed skin conditions and  post operative cosmetic surgery scars using Low Level Laser Therapy.

She performs Laser treatments and IPL for hair removal and has special interest in the treatment of excessive hair growth problems particularly associated with poly cystic ovarian syndrome. 

With Yasmine's gentle and caring manner, she is highly regarded in the cosmetic industry offering her professional advice along with her exceptional customer service.

Monique has over 9 years professional experience. She holds a Diploma in health science and has completed training in Laser theory obtaining the post graduate Laser Safety Certificate. As a Laser Therapist in the clinic, Monique offers Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Laser treatment for hair removal.

Clients receive her high standard of professional treatment and meticulous care.  Monique is also experienced in Photorejuvenation and medical skin treatments for the treatment of problematic skin and sun damaged skin. 

Monique will continue to further her education in laser and skin therapies in 2011 when she will enrol in the Bachelor degree in health science.

Society members have completed and graduated from Victoria University with the Bachelor Degree of Health Science- Clinical Dermal Therapies, they practice with focus on therapeutic approaches based on scientific research and clinical studies for the therapies of skin disorders and rejuvenation.

Skincare Solutions

Results Rx:

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Aspect Dr: http://www.advancedskin.com.au/aspect_dr_1.html

Cosmedix:  http://www.advancedskintechnology.com.au/cosmedix.html

Injectables: http://www.wrinkles.com.au/

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