Medical Director
Dr Dev Patel
BSC(HONS) MB BS DIP IMC RCS(ED) DFFP DPD MRCGP DOCCMED MBCAM
“Strive to be better every day”
Dr. Patel qualified from Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals in London, in 2000, with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and an Honours degree in Genetics. He started with jobs in General and Vascular Surgery and has since worked in over nine specialities including dermatology. He attained the Diploma in Practical Dermatology (with merit) in 2006.
The following year he went on to tutor for the same course and also attained his qualifications in General Practice. Nine of these years were spent serving as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy and one of his many highlights was attaining his parachute wings as part of the NATO-wide elite rescue team, S.P.A.G. (Subsunk Parachute Assistance Group).
He has settled in his home city of Portsmouth and maintains his special interest in dermatology doing occasional NHS GP work and also working regular minor surgery clinics. Dr. Patel is a certified advanced aesthetics practitioner and by combining his dermatology and aesthetics knowledge, he is able to provide a truly holistic and patient-tailored approach to skincare.
Dr Dev Patel’s story
Dr. Patel was the proud winner of The Cosmetic Therapist of the Year Award in 2013 and 2015. He was the first doctor in England to introduce Plexr for non-surgical blepharoplasty and other applications and is also a UK Trainer of doctors in Soft Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently the UK Ambassador and Lead Trainer for PLEXR. He was featured as an industry expert for Botox in the Ultimate Beauty Guide 2015 and has been invited to speak at both UK and international conferences.
He also teaches other doctors on behalf of the Primary Care Dermatology Society and was invited to be a judge for the coveted Aesthetic Awards in 2016 and each year since. He was also an Advisory Board Member and was the UK KOL for AlumierMD and remains a Full Member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM). Dr Patel has used his experience to start a training Academy and develop his own skincare brand – CellDerma.
His passions outside of medicine and dermatology, include travel and adrenaline sports, although it is some time since he did the latter!
In 2022, Dr Dev ran the Great South Run for the Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, raising over £2,500 for the charity.
Dr Dev Patel, Medical Director
“Everyone at the clinic from reception staff, to therapists, to Dr Patel have the highest standards of professionalism; knowledge and client care. You will always leave the clinic knowing that you and your skin have been expertly looked after.” – Elizabeth
“There is only one person I would trust to put needles in my face and that is Dr Patel! I am so happy with the results, not looking like a different person, just putting the clock back a few years…the sagginess is lifted and the spring is back in my step. Thank you also to his amazing assistant who froze and vibrated my face so much I could hardly feel a thing and prevented any bruising. I would not hesitate in recommending Perfect Skin Solutions to anyone that wants a professional and caring approach and a natural-looking result.” – Sandra
“Personable, professional, experienced and thoroughly lovely people. I’ve been on a bit of an inner journey of transformation and I can’t think of anyone better than Dr. Dev to help me with some of the external work! It’s a safe, relaxing environment and I never feel sold to, but rather advised and guided gently about what is best and most comfortable for me. I trust Dr Dev implicitly. I won’t share what I’ve done, you’ll have to guess and, if you can’t guess, then that’s your proof the team here know exactly what they’re doing. Cannot recommend highly enough.” – Tash
