Our team
The Medihair team of highly-skilled and qualified surgeons, technicians and stylists, are all experts in their field.
Dedicated to achieving great results, each of our team members bring a wealth of experiences, commitment to learning and development, love for what we do and genuinely care for our patients.
DR MARIO MARZOLA
MBBS, FFMACS,
DIPLOMATE ABHRS
DR MARIO MARZOLA
MBBS, FFMACS,
DIPLOMATE ABHRS
A renowned and skilled hair transplant surgeon with over 30 years’ experience, Dr. Mario Marzola has a kind and caring nature and takes the time to understand each patient personally. In 2018 “Dr Mazola was awarded the ‘Manfred Lucas,’ award in Hollywood by the International society of hair restoration surgeons for his talent. This award is the highest most prestigious honour and not given every year. The recipient possesses both rare and special talents in the hair transplant industry.”
Our Dr also pioneered the Trichophytic Closure – a hair transplant technique that is now used globally and in 2006 was awarded the prestigious Golden Follicle Award for his contribution to the hair restoration industry.
An active member of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) and on the Board of Governors for International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Dr. Marzola regularly attends and presents at conferences around the world and is an international trainer and lecturer in hair transplantation.
Specialising in FUE, Dr. Marzola is renowned for his artistic skills and expertise in dense packing, allowing him to perform large procedures and achieving major transformations.
Specialties include:
- Hair line lowering in men and women
- Temple restoration and blending the new hairs into the existing hair
- Crown restoration and blending the new hairs into the existing hair
- Restoring general thickness
- Beard transplantation
DR ANDREW KIM MBBS
DR ANDREW KIM MBBS
A talented and friendly hair surgeon with 14 years’ experience, Dr. Andrew Kim has personally experienced the challenges of hair loss and undergone hair transplant procedures himself. Thanks to a background in double eyelid surgery, Dr. Kim is able to harvest and place hair grafts with flawless precision, resulting in less visible scarring. He is able to perform large procedures in one session to achieve major transformations.
A member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), Dr. Kim regularly attends international conferences and workshops to continue developing his knowledge and skills.
Dr. Kim was a Visiting Professor (Honorary Appointment) at Kyungpook National University Hospital at the Hair Transplant Centre between 2008-2010, and his post-graduate achievements include a Ph. D in Medicine from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.
Specialties include:
- Hair line lowering in men and women
- Temple restoration and blending the new hairs into the existing hair
- Crown restoration and blending the new hairs into the existing hair
- Restoring general thickness
DR DAVID WELSH
MB BS, FRACGP
DR DAVID WELSH
MB BS, FRACGP
A General Physician (GP) with a focus on men’s health, Dr. David Welsh has worked with hair loss patients since 1997 and brings a thorough understanding of hair loss medications and therapies. He has performed a large number of platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments for both men and women, and regularly attends conferences and workshops.
David graduated with a Medical Degree from the University of Melbourne and teaches students at both Monash and Melbourne Universities. He is also a Visiting Medical Officer at Elsternwick Private Hospital.
Helen Marzola
RN – Lead Technical trainer
Helen Marzola
RN – Lead Technical trainer
Helen Marzola is a registered nurse with over 25 years’ experience, assisting at the highest level of surgical care in the hair transplantation industry. Helen leads our technical teams at Medihair.
Helen is a passionate international leader in the field of teaching and helping medical hair technicians develop their skills in graft dissection, graft placement, hair design and orientation with a dedication to the highest level of patient care that is world class.
Helen is well respected trainer for the ‘International Society for Hair Restorations Surgeons’ assistant’s program and has maintained this role for many years.
Specialties include:
- Training technicians in hair design and the application of cosmetic models
- Training technicians in graft survival techniques for gold standard yield
- Training technicians in graft placement for optimal visual outcomes
- Training technicians to assist with FUE procedures
- Training technicians to assist with FUT procedures
- Assisting Doctor with Advanced Hairline Lowering procedures
- Developing long-term stable teams
Helen has many years’ experience as a lecturer in this field, and frequently attends international hair conferences
and workshops including the application of Scalp Micropigmentation, and the application of Platelet Rich Plasma
post-surgery to enhance wound healing, accelerate growth, and Biological therapies for hair loss.
She is an active member on the Board for Surgical Assistants for the International Society of Hair Restoration
Surgeons.
Helen has a caring and friendly nature who is known for her intelligence, integrity, professionalism, and dedication to exceptional patient care.
BIANCA SHAW
SURGICAL STYLIST AND TRICHOLOGIST
BIANCA SHAW
SURGICAL STYLIST AND TRICHOLOGIST
A well-respected surgical stylist, Bianca Shaw has worked in the hair loss industry for 28 years, educating and supporting patients, and working alongside many of Australia’s leading surgeons. Qualified in Trichology and Hairdressing, Bianca was initially trained by a leading hair transplant surgeon and can perform a range of procedures including hair line design, placement of grafts for maximum density, and the dissection and implantation of hair follicles.
Having worked for leading hair loss companies, and managing a number of successful hair transplant practices, Bianca is committed to helping patients understand the treatment options available, ensuring they make the best decision and get the best results to improve their appearance and quality of life.
Specialties include:
- Patient assessment based on patient’s hair characteristics and an in-depth understanding of all options
- Patient education for FUE and FUT surgery
- Surgical restyling and new hair design
- Hairline design
- Design mapping for placement of grafts to achieve the maximum density and natural results
- Trichology
- All options to promote stable hair and healthier regrowth
- SMP patient education and assessment
- PRP patient education and assessment
KATHY TRUONG
MASTER SCALP PIGMENTATION PRACTITIONER
KATHY TRUONG
MASTER SCALP PIGMENTATION PRACTITIONER
A dynamic and enthusiastic practitioner, Kathy Truong is a certified Dermal Therapist with more than 20 years’ experience in cosmetic pigmentation, rebuilding hairlines and correcting hair transplant scars for men and women. Internationally accredited, Kathy works closely with our surgeons to dramatically increase the appearance of hair density and hide unsightly scars. She genuinely loves her work and enjoys seeing the transformations that take place.
Specialties include:
- Creating the appearance of a full head of shaven hair for bald men
- Linear scars correction from previous FUT hair surgery
- General thickening of thinning hair for men and women
- Beard simulation including patches or overall thickness
- Eyebrow thickening to enhance shape and density
- Thickening poor donor sites
- SMP for women with existing hair