Ready to understand hair loss with expert advice? In this episode of Aesthetically Speaking, Paola Chellew sits down with the one and only Dr Cathy Davies—a General Practitioner with a special interest in hair transplantation and aesthetic medicine and an all-around Hair Guru.
Dr Cathy, also known for her work on the TV show Outpatients, chats about everything from the causes of hair loss to the latest treatments (including some follicular magic).
If you’ve ever wondered about the science behind hair restoration or just want to hear from the woman who’s changing lives one strand at a time, this is the conversation for you! Grab a comb and tune in—you might just find the answers you’re looking for.
💉 Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or treatments. The opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and should not be taken as a substitute for personalised medical guidance.
Paola Chellew is a freelance journalist and regularly writes for a number of publications. A former professional contemporary dancer, she has always loved the arts in all their forms. She has been a freelance writer for many years and has been published in various magazines including Live Out Loud, Private Life and Do It now magazines. Her passion for beauty and skincare started in her teens, when she would read every beauty editor’s picks and reviews. Serious about skincare, she has researched medical-grade products for over ten years, as well as aesthetic treatments to restore and repair skin to look its best. Having turned 60 last year, she has dedicated her blog to the “over 50s and beyond Club”, shining a spotlight on a generation that is seemingly side-lined by the beauty industry. “There is no age limit for when you stop being beautiful – a gorgeous lipstick, a sexy fragrance, radiant skin- these are not synonymous with youth- they are just things that add an extra sparkle to my day”.
📸 Profile photo credited to Lerissa Kemp Photography
Medical Practitioner, Johannesburg MBBCh (Wits 1998) MBA (Henley 2007)
Dr Cathy is a General Practitioner with a special interest in hair transplantation and aesthetic medicine. She is a lead educator for PRF Edu, Venice Florida. Dr Cathy is renowned for her TV show "Outpatients" which aired from 2018 to 2020, helping victims of violent injuries, burn victims and those seeking life changing hair restoration. She is also a published author.