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Hair loss is one of the most common and misunderstood issues in men’s health. In this episode, Dr. Raghu Reddy, one of the UK’s leading hair restoration experts, joins the show for a deep dive into everything you need to know about prevention, treatment, and long-term strategy.

Going over my own transplant, why I did it, how the process actually works, and what most people don’t understand going into it. From Finasteride and PRP to stem cells and transplants, Dr. Reddy breaks down what really works and what to avoid.

00:00 Introduction
01:40 Why Mike chose to document his hair transplant on YouTube
04:12 Breaking taboos around male cosmetic procedures
06:45 The risks of going to cheap, unregulated hair transplant clinics
09:11 Planning for long-term hair preservation with fewer grafts
12:29 Advances in surgical techniques vs stalled innovation in cloning
14:41 Causes of hair loss: genes, stress, hormones and ageing
17:36 Steroids, DHT and hair loss acceleration in fitness culture
19:08 What made Mike an ideal candidate for a successful transplant
22:49 Managing expectations and styling post-transplant
26:05 Why a two-day procedure leads to more precision and safety
29:00 The gym, healing, and avoiding early mistakes after surgery
32:21 Hair shedding timeline and what to expect in regrowth
34:01 Rise in beard transplants and cultural beauty standards
36:40 What causes a procedure to fail and how they fix it
40:38 Tips for recovery, swelling, and avoiding sun damage
43:21 Finasteride myths, side effects and how to dose it smartly
51:26 Topical vs oral treatments and new options like Dutasteride
56:03 Everyday habits that protect and support healthy hair growth
59:00 Greying hair, copper deficiency and potential solutions
1:02:21 Can you regrow lost hair or just preserve what’s left
1:04:42 PRP, stem cells and the ethics of unproven treatments
1:07:26 What’s next for Raghu and the future of hair restoration
1:11:19 Advice for young men losing hair too early

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