Hair loss in primary care: Training, pitfalls & transplant realities

In this episode of HealthCert's The Aesthetic Shift podcast series, NP Kelly Beasy and specialist GP Dr Raj Selvarajan continue their conversation on hair loss management in primary care — covering upskilling, integrating hair services into general practice, and the realities of hair transplantation.

In part one, we covered the clinical assessment and diagnosis of hair loss.

Missed part one? Catch up here.

In part two, the focus shifts to the practical side of building hair services within general practice, including:

• Where and how clinicians can upskill
• How to start gradually and build confidence
• Common early mistakes and pitfalls when entering the field
• The importance of patient selection and expectation management

Kelly and Dr Selvarajan also discuss how to integrate aesthetic and hair treatments into an existing GP clinic, from structuring consults and allocating dedicated procedure days to educating staff and managing workflow.

The conversation then unpacks hair transplantation:

• What is involved behind the scenes
• How procedures are structured
• The level of preparation required
• Why aftercare and safety standards matter, particularly in the context of patients travelling overseas.

If you are curious about expanding your scope into hair medicine, or simply want a clearer picture of what is involved, this episode provides an honest, experience-based overview from someone actively practising in the space.

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The Aesthetic Shift series

The Aesthetic Shift podcast is for cosmetic practitioners looking to evolve, diversify, and future-proof their aesthetic practice. Each episode explores core cosmetic topics to help you broaden your offering and build a more resilient practice! Host Kelly Beasy is a Nurse Practitioner, clinic owner, and cosmetic medicine trainer at KB Aesthetix with 20 years of nursing experience and 10+ years’ experience in the aesthetic industry. She also offers a 1:1 mentorship program for clinicians.

Listen to the previous episode: Understanding & expanding your scope of practice in aesthetic medicine

Guest: Dr Raj Selvarajan

Dr Raj Selvarajan is a Specialist General Practitioner with extensive experience across primary care, men’s health, skin cancer medicine, and aesthetic medicine. Over the years, he has built a reputation for delivering practical, patient-centred care while developing several successful clinical services in Queensland. His interest in aesthetic medicine began with a focus on evidence-based treatments that genuinely improve confidence and quality of life. This naturally led him into the world of hair loss assessment and management — an area where he saw many patients struggling with misinformation, high-cost commercial clinics, and a lack of medical guidance. Driven to change this, Dr Selvarajan undertook advanced training in hair restoration, PRP/PRF therapy, and surgical techniques, refining a model of care that is accessible, ethical, and grounded in science. His work in hair loss has since shaped the growth of his aesthetic and procedural services, from community-based cosmetic clinics to his dedicated Brisbane Hair Transplant Clinic. Across his professional roles, Dr Selvarajan remains committed to education, innovation, and empowering patients with honest, medically guided options, ensuring they receive safe, effective, and personalised treatment plans.

Learn more at www.brisbanehairtransplant.com.au and www.bemedicalcentre.com.au

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