Abdel Aziz Mahmoud and his hair transplant: in his own words

What did Abdel Aziz Mahmoud say about his hair transplant?

At the beginning of 2026 the TV 2 host had his second hair transplant and shared it on his own social media. When he met the press at the Mofibo Awards three months later, he talked about it openly. Ekstra Bladet quoted him on why he went back: “You have the genes you have. So either you do something yourself to stop the hair loss process, and I was a bit more careless the first time, but now I look after it and take pills and use a spray.” He added that his husband was tired of the hair fibres he sprinkled on his scalp, which ended up on pillows and the headboard.

About the first transplant, around six years earlier, he said: “The first time it was shameful, because I thought it was embarrassing. I had also booked a seat at the front of the plane so I could get out quickly, and I sat there in a hat and sunglasses, but I didn't do that this time.” To SE og HØR he summed up the procedure itself: “I simply don't think it is anything special. It took one day and it made me happy.”

That is all we rely on here. He did not describe the technique, the number of grafts or other medical details in these interviews, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

Why his openness matters to other men

Mahmoud said that many people called him brave for talking about it, while he himself did not think it was remarkable. What he did notice was the response: many men, and especially young men, some as young as 16, lose their hair and are affected by it mentally. If they get something out of him saying it out loud, he said, that is fine with him. He also pointed out that if women had hair transplants, it would probably have been discussed openly in magazines long ago.

His story also shows something doctors explain at every consultation: hair loss in men is usually genetic (androgenetic alopecia), and a transplant does not stop it. It moves hair that is resistant to the process from the back of the head to the thinning areas. Native hair around the transplanted zone can keep thinning, which is why medication and long-term planning are often discussed together with surgery.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, and implanted where hair is missing. The main techniques are:

• FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures and placed into channels made by the surgeon. No linear scar and no stitches.
• DHI — grafts are implanted with a special pen (Choi implanter) without pre-made channels, giving fine control over angle and direction.

A combined approach (FUE extraction with DHI implantation) is also used. Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the donor area, so the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story.

Who is a good candidate

A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons people consider it:

• a receding hairline or thinning temples;
• thinning on top of the head or overall low density;
• patchy (focal) hair loss, or hair loss after trauma, burns, illness or hormonal disorders.

There are also contraindications, including age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before a date is booked.

What results look like over time

Mahmoud described a procedure that took one day. For patients in general, the final picture takes longer: transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks — that is normal, the follicles stay in place — and new growth starts after a few months. Density becomes noticeable at six to nine months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

1. Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
2. Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
3. Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the follicles remain under the skin.
4. Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
5. Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
6. Months 12–18The final result can be assessed.

A hair transplant at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined hair transplants for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the doctor assesses photos of the hair and donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Prices start at $2,200 for FUE, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method. The price includes follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, and the clinic gives a lifetime guarantee of hair growth. More details are on the hair transplant page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Abdel Aziz Mahmoud or his treatment. His words are quoted here because he chose to talk about the procedure publicly.

Hair transplant prices in this article are the current offer, valid until 31 October 2026. Regular prices: FUE $2,700, DHI $2,900, combined method $2,900. The price that applies to you is confirmed at the consultation.

Frequently asked questions

How many hair transplants has Abdel Aziz Mahmoud had?

By his own account, two. The first was about six years before March 2026, when he kept it quiet; the second was at the beginning of 2026, and he talked about it openly.

Why did he have a second hair transplant?

He said his genes kept the hair loss going and that he had been less careful after the first operation. His husband was also tired of the hair fibres he used to cover the thin area. Today he takes pills and uses a spray as well.

Which method did Abdel Aziz Mahmoud use?

He did not say publicly which technique was used, so we do not speculate. Most transplants today are done by FUE, DHI or a combination, chosen according to the hair loss and the donor area.

Can hair loss continue after a transplant?

Yes. Transplanted follicles usually keep growing, but native hair around them can still thin over the years. That is why the doctor plans for the future and may discuss supporting treatment.

How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?

Prices start at $2,200 for FUE, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method. The final price is given after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.