Dr. Michael Rich
MBBS, FACD (MED0001017669)
Dr Michael Rich is a specialist dermatologist who practices in clinical dermatology, aesthetic dermatology and surgery. He established the clinical dermatology and cosmetic practice – ENRICH Clinic which is based in Melbourne and has been practising for over 30 years.
Dr Rich has chaired the liposuction symposium at the World Congress of Dermatology and, for several years, chaired the liposuction symposium for the Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr Rich is committed to offering the best care possible for all his patients. He regularly attends and is asked to speak at national and international conferences, keeping in touch with innovations, ideas and colleagues.
Dr Rich was the Founder and 2015 and 2016 President of the Skin and Cancer Foundation of Victoria (now Skin Health Institute), a centre of dermatological and skin health and a training facility closely affiliated with the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital. Dr Rich previously headed the high-risk melanoma unit at the Skin Health Institute, which is associated with the Victorian Melanoma unit, and Dr Rich also heads the Skin Health laser clinic.
Dr Rich is a Fellow at the Australasian College of Dermatologists, holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery,
Dr Rich has also developed his own range of skincare, the ENRICH range, formulated with active and skin-refining ingredients including vitamins C, A and B, glycolic and hyaluronic acids, peptides and contain no parabens.
WHAT EXACTLY IS COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY?
Cosmetic dermatology focuses on the appearance of the skin, particularly of the face and neck, but anywhere on the body. It may also be known as aesthetic medicine or aesthetic dermatology. A cosmetic dermatologist can use different treatments and devices, including lasers and needling.
WHEN MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY AND COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY DO THEY CROSS OVER?
Medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology do differ. Cosmetic dermatology works on ultimately helping aesthetically, while medical dermatology is more concerned with the treatment of skin disease.
There is some ” tool box” crossover – for example, when treating hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), muscle-relaxing injections may be used to arrest the sweat glands via the nerves that trigger sweating. This is considered a medical treatment for excess sweating, but using the same tools that a cosmetic dermatologist or cosmetic physician might use to stop a deep frown line from progressing.
Most dermatologists can do both, though typically, one will be preferred over the other in practice, making some dermatologists specialists in some other skin related areas.
Cosmetic dermatology is a quickly growing area of medicine, with many dermatologists having at least some portion of their practice in this area.
WHAT CAN COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY DO FOR ME?
We can address many of your skin concerns, including:
- Fine lines
- Pigment issues
- Scarring
- Texture and tone
- Sunspots, moles, and birthmarks
- Stretch marks
- Spider veins
- Hair loss
LASERS, WONDERFUL LASERS!
Dr Rich has been an advocate for lasers in treating skin issues for many years. He was once of the first dermatologists in Melbourne to use the portrait plasma laser to rejuvenate and regenerate skin At ENRICH our dermatologists are trained to identify and treat many of the concerns related to skin damage such as acne scarring or ageing, with a range of great solutions to minimise the appearance of blemishes. Many of our treatments use specific lasers for very specific results. With over 20 different lasers, we can choose the technology that will give you results, whether it’s laser resurfacing or minimising the effects and improving your skin after acne scarring.