Young Hair Restoration

Send us Fan Mail I’m heading to Rio de Janeiro for the 34th ISHRS World Congress. In this short episode, I share why I’m going and the topics I’m especially keen to explore: total unshaven FUE, corrective hair transplants, donor management and natural hairline design. When I return, I’ll share the ideas that could make a meaningful difference to how I plan and perform hair restoration. Dr Wayne Yo...

Send us Fan Mail Why is your hair transplant growing more slowly than expected — and when should you actually be concerned? In this episode, Dr Wayne Young explains the normal hair transplant growth timeline, why some patients see slower growth than others, and what can influence the speed and quality of new hair appearing. We cover shedding after surgery, the resting phase, differences between pa...

Send us Fan Mail When people think about a hair transplant, they often focus on the hairline. But natural hair is far more complex than that. In this episode of the Young Hair Restoration Podcast , Dr Wayne Young introduces the concept of the 3D Hair Transplant —an approach that goes beyond simply filling an area with grafts. He explains how natural-looking results depend on recreating three criti...

Send us Fan Mail Retrograde Alopecia: The Hidden Cause of Hair Loss Most Men Miss Could you be losing hair in your donor area without even realizing it? In this episode of the Young Hair Restoration Podcast , Dr Wayne Young explains retrograde alopecia—an often overlooked pattern of hair loss that can have a major impact on hair transplant planning and long-term results. You’ll learn what retrogra...

Send us Fan Mail Why do men’s and women’s hairlines need completely different designs? One of the biggest mistakes in hair transplantation is assuming that the same principles apply to everyone. They don’t. In this episode, Dr Wayne Young explains the key anatomical and aesthetic differences between male and female hairlines, why careful planning is essential, and how a well-designed hairline shou...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Young explains the key factors he considers before recommending a hair transplant, including: ●Why age and future hair loss matter ●The importance of donor area assessment ●When medical treatment should come before surgery ●Conditions that may make a hair transplant unsuitable, including alopecia areata, scarring alopecias, and diffuse unpatterned alopecia ●The role of realisti...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Wayne Young explains why the donor area is the most valuable part of any hair transplant. While many patients focus on the hairline or the number of grafts, the long-term success of a hair restoration journey depends on careful donor management. You’ll learn what the donor area is, why donor hair is a finite resource, and how experienced planning can preserve it for both curren...

Send us Fan Mail What does continuity of care really mean in hair restoration? In this episode, Dr Wayne Young explores why a successful hair transplant is about far more than the procedure itself. From the initial consultation and personalised treatment planning to informed consent, surgery, recovery, and long-term follow-up, continuity of care plays a critical role in achieving safe, natural, an...

Send us Fan Mail A hair transplant can be life-changing — but when it is poorly planned, it can become expensive, unnatural, and difficult to repair. In this episode, Dr Wayne Young discusses 10 common mistakes that lead patients into corrective hair transplant surgery, including aggressive hairline design, poor donor management, price-driven decisions, and procedures performed without proper medi...

Send us Fan Mail What truly separates an average hair transplant from a world-class result? In this episode of the Young Hair Restoration Podcast , Dr. Wayne Young explores the “Six Senses” of hair restoration — the subtle but critical skills experienced doctors use to create natural, long-term outcomes. From hairline design and donor management to crown planning, tissue feedback, pattern recognit...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode, Dr Young explores the complexity of corrective hair restoration in a patient who has already undergone four previous hair transplants from another clinic. He discusses why these cases demand far more than simply adding more grafts, and explains the importance of strategic planning when dealing with poor design, low density, scarring, unnatural angulation, and a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Young Hair Podcast, Dr Wayne Young explains what truly defines world-class hair restoration — and why it has very little to do with marketing claims or large graft numbers. World-class results are built on surgical judgement, refined technique, and long-term planning. Dr Young breaks down the essential pillars of high level FUE hair transplantation: • Intell...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Young Hair Restoration Podcast, Dr Wayne Young takes listeners inside the 33rd World Congress of  the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons  in Berlin, blending global surgical insights with reflections on what truly defines world-class patient care. Dr Young shares his experiences reconnecting with leading figures in hair restoration, discusses...

Send us Fan Mail What epigenetics actually is — and why your DNA isn’t your destiny. How lifestyle, diet, stress, and sleep can switch hair loss genes on or off. Why Vitamin D is a follicle activator and a game-changer for growth. 5 actionable hacks to optimise your epigenome and keep your hair stronger, for longer. 👉 Whether you’re just starting to notice hair changes or already exploring treatm...

Send us Fan Mail Is hair loss all about hormones?  Not always. In this episode of Young Hair, Dr. Wayne Young breaks down the real science behind DHT, DHEA-S, and testosterone and how they affect hair loss in both men and women. Why DHT drives male pattern baldness, but plays a more complex role in women The truth about DHEA supplements and why they may worsen Female Pattern Hair Loss How testoste...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss a recent research paper on how to treat grey hair. Can grey hair really be reversed — or is it just another wellness myth? In this episode, we explore a new study that targets grey hair at its root: by protecting pigment stem cells and reducing oxidative stress inside the hair follicle. We break down how melanocytes, free radicals, and your scalp’s microenvironment all...

Send us Fan Mail “Today we’re talking about the TrichoTest — a simple DNA test that looks at how your genes affect your hair loss and how you might respond to different treatments.  It checks things like how sensitive you are to DHT, how well your body can process medications like finasteride or minoxidil, and whether inflammation or poor blood flow might be playing a bigger role.  In short, it he...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, we attended the KSHRS 2025 Meeting in Seoul, this is a top tier hair restoration meeting with both Korean and international delegates. Some important topics at the meeting- Safety in large cases Female hairline  New technology  Long hair FUE What’s new with ISHRS We discuss the meeting, and give some insight into Seoul. Amore Pacific Headquarters. K Beauty products and i...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 2025! We get some real common questions and some doozies, from when can I fly, to what hair cut should I can have? We dive deep into some of the important FAQ's. Some of the questions are- 1- Who will do my procedure? 2-How long will the procedure take? What is a "Ghost-clinic"? 3- How much time off do I need after a hair transplant? 4- Do I need any supp...

Send us Fan Mail Getting the best care in a hair restoration procedure is no different from any other medical procedure, so don't be short changed and herded into a cheap care plan. We talk about two different cases , and what to consider when planning a hair restoration. We recount John's( an alias) journey to Melbourne and being "treated" by a doctor, and we discuss Eugenio H...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk about Kaizen, and what it is, how we think about business and the clinic, and how to optimize the process of hair restoration. The Japanese business  principle of Kaizen, is to continuously improve and optimize the steps of any business process.  We talk about its 5 features and also the possible or goal outcomes specific to hair restoration. But in effect it is...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the current medications, what forms you can take them, and also what new treatments are available. Trichotest is also discussed. Think safety and optimal efficacy of your treatments. Website   : https://www.younghair.com.au E mail:  info@younghair.com.au Instagram : https://instagram.com/younghairrestoration YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCys2I6bpheI7J9F4mR1...

Send us Fan Mail Getting a natural hairline is not an easy journey, it is so much more than a set of follicles or hairs. Dr Young will explain the essence of assessment, planning, and design, and how Young Hair will make your hairline restoration as natural as possible.  Learn  also what features  can make or break a hairline. Website   : https://www.younghair.com.au E mail:  info@younghair.com.au...

Send us Fan Mail Since starting in cosmetic surgery in 1989, and with over 20 years of experience Dr Young explains the need for minimal invasive and the less is more approach. With today's need  for privacy and getting back to work as soon as possible, Dr Young explains and defines  Unshaven recipient/shaven donor  limited shave donor( partial) total unshaven (unshaven donor, unshaven recipi...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the special area of Corrective Hair Restoration. What can be repaired,, when to repair, and how to repair this problems. Some common issues that can be repaired- poor density,  poor design eg. too low or too high hairline, wrong follicles placed, over or asymmetric donor harvest density, issues with SMP(tattooing), too low hairline. We also illustrate this by a real lif...