Dr Shobhan Manoharan
Dr Manoharan is one of Australia’s leading laser dermatologists and currently serves as the Medical Director of Dermatology Clinics Australia, a specialist Centre of Excellence dedicated to transformative medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Previously Dr Manoharan has founded and managed some of the largest Dermatology practices in Australia.
Leveraging more than two decades of international training and clinical experience across Australia, the UK, and US, Dr Manoharan is renowned for his expertise in advanced energy‑based dermatologic techniques—including his own signature “10‑Year Flashback™” laser rejuvenation.
Dr Manoharan also leads DermEd.com.au, sharing his experience through education and mentorship of dermatology professionals. He has served as Director of Training (QLD) for the Australasian College of Dermatologists and is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland.
As a trusted media expert and consultant, formerly for L’Oréal Paris, he regularly appears in fashion and media outlets, advocating public skin-health initiatives.
His patients consistently report “life-changing” results, enhanced confidence, and noticeable rejuvenation under his care at the Newstead clinic of Dermatology Clinics Australia.
Expertise & Clinical Focus
Dr Manoharan specialises in advanced energy‑based treatments and is celebrated for his signature “10‑Year Flashback™” laser rejuvenation technique. His clinical interests include:
Laser resurfacing (CO₂, Erbium:YAG, and fractional lasers)
Management of complex scarring (acne, surgical, traumatic, burns)
Pigmentation disorders and melasma
Surgical and non‑surgical skin cancer care
With over two decades of experience, Dr Manoharan is now focused on delivering deep, transformative results through laser resurfacing techniques at Dermatology Clinics Australia.
Background
Dr Manoharan earned his medical degree (MBBS) and Fellowship (FACD) from the Australasian College of Dermatologists. He received extensive surgical and laser training across the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia.
He has served as the Director of Training (QLD) for the Australasian College of Dermatologists, and remains a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Queensland, contributing to the education of dermatologists, registrars, GPs, pharmacists, and medical students.
Leadership, Education & Media
* Medical Director of the national training platform DermEd.com.au
* Past Consulting Dermatologist for L’Oréal Paris Skincare
* Frequent contributor to leading publications like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire
* Regular media commentator on platforms such as Today Tonight, A Current Affair, ABC, and 4BC, and participant in public skin-health campaigns (e.g., in Canberra)
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Dr Manoharan is known for his holistic approach to skin health, consistently delivering outstanding, natural-looking results, and building industry-leading teams around him.
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