Inside Aesthetics Ep 34 Non-surgical Solutions for Hair Loss | Dr Lisa Friedrich
Episode 34 hosts Dr Lisa Friedrich (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon from Sydney, Australia)
In the first of two episodes with Dr Friederich, we explore why we lose hair, what patterns we typically see and discuss the spectrum of non-surgical options to treat it.
0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Lisa Friedrich 3:19 Background in Plastic Surgery Practice 5:16 Why Plastic Surgeons Enter Hair Transplants 9:44 Learning Hair Transplant Techniques Abroad 11:56 Motivation to Offer Hair Restoration Services 14:01 Who Should Perform Hair Transplants 16:30 Role of Doctors and Technicians 18:16 Industry Trust and Consumer Concerns 23:53 Global Growth of Hair Restoration Industry 27:02 Medical Tourism and Overseas Procedures 30:22 Cost Differences Between Countries 33:44 Understanding Grafts vs Hair Counts 37:39 Hair Growth Cycles Explained 41:39 Common Causes of Hair Loss 45:36 Role of Stress, Nutrition and Health 48:05 Medications and Medical Conditions 51:43 Impact of Steroids and Hormones 57:32 Genetic Hair Loss and DHT Explained 1:01:04 Finasteride and Medical Treatments 1:03:30 Side Effects and Patient Expectations 1:07:48 Preventing Further Hair Loss 1:12:19 Planning Hairline Design for the Future 1:16:00 Male Hair Loss Patterns and Norwood Scale 1:19:56 Female Hair Loss Patterns Explained 1:22:22 Post Pregnancy and Hormonal Hair Loss 1:25:07 Low Level Laser Therapy Overview 1:27:43 Evidence and Limitations of Laser Devices 1:30:37 Smoking and Blood Supply to the Scalp 1:33:59 PRP Therapy and Hair Growth 1:36:53 Using PRP for Healing and Recovery 1:39:25 Evidence Gaps and Treatment Expectations 1:42:10 Episode Wrap Up and Next Steps