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Did Alen Bičević have a hair transplant? Yes, and he said so himself
In early 2025 the Croatian singer Alen Bičević, frontman of the band Joy and a radio host, posted a photo of his new look on Instagram and said plainly that he had had a hair transplant. Below is exactly what he said, where it was published, and what the procedure he talked about involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In early 2025 singer Alen Bičević, frontman of Joy, posted on Instagram he'd had a hair transplant.
- 24sata reported his caption: best birthday gift, turning him back 15 years; he felt like David Beckham.
- Bičević named no clinic, surgeon or technique used.
- Modern hair transplants use FUE, DHI or combined FUE+DHI, done in a single day under local anaesthesia.
- At City Medical Centre, FUE $2,200, DHI $2,500, combined $2,700, free consult, lifetime guarantee.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
I couldn't have gotten a better birthday gift! Thanks to my wonderful girls for turning me back 15 years. I feel like David Beckham.
What did Alen Bičević say about his hair transplant?
In early 2025 Bičević shared a photo of his transformation on Instagram. 24sata reported his caption: “I couldn't have gotten a better birthday gift! Thanks to my wonderful girls for turning me back 15 years. I feel like David Beckham.”
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WhatsAppThat is the whole of what this article relies on. Bičević did not name the clinic, the surgeon or the technique in that post, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.
Why his announcement stood out
Bičević made his transplant public himself, with a cheerful caption rather than a quiet before-and-after reveal. His comparison to a footballer known partly for his changing hairstyles is a light way of saying what many men feel after the procedure: a fuller hairline changed how he felt about his own photos, not only how he looked in them.
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Hair loss is common among men and in most cases genetic (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant does not stop that underlying process; it moves hair that is resistant to it from the back of the head to the areas that have thinned.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, and placed where hair is missing. Two techniques are used, sometimes together:
FUE
- How it works
- Grafts extracted one by one; no incisions or stitches
- Typically chosen when
- Classic choice for most patients
DHI
- How it works
- Grafts implanted directly with a pen-like tool, no pre-made channels
- Typically chosen when
- Denser placement in a chosen area
Combined FUE+DHI
- How it works
- FUE extraction, DHI implantation
- Typically chosen when
- Larger areas needing both speed and density
The whole procedure takes place in a single day, and the patient goes home the same evening.
Who is a candidate and what to check beforehand
A transplant is usually considered for androgenetic hair loss, a receding hairline or temples, thinning at the crown, low density overall, or hair loss after an injury or burn.
- The donor area matters most. The surgeon checks how much healthy hair is available at the back and sides before estimating the number of grafts.
- Some conditions rule it out for now, including active patchy (focal) alopecia, trichotillomania and body dysmorphic disorder — these need a dermatologist's or psychiatrist's assessment first, not a transplant.
- Other contraindications include age under 18, uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart disease, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics.
What recovery looks like
The first 7–10 days are for healing of the tiny puncture points. Around weeks 2–4 the transplanted hairs typically shed — a normal stage, since the follicles themselves remain in place. New growth usually starts at months 3–4, density becomes clearly visible at months 6–9, and the final result is judged at months 12–18. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after a hair transplant usually goes
- Day of the procedureLocal anaesthesia; grafts are harvested and placed in a single outpatient visit.
- Days 1–10The tiny puncture points heal; mild redness and scabbing fade.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs usually shed — a normal stage, the follicles stay in place.
- Months 3–4New growth begins.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- Months 12–18The final result is assessed.
Hair transplant at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined hair transplants for patients from other countries, with a free first consultation available online. The surgeon reviews photos of the hair and donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Current prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI; the combined method is $2,700.
The price includes follow-up visits 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 Alen Bičević or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of a man who talked openly about the procedure.
Hair transplant prices in this article are the current offer, valid until 30 November 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
Did Alen Bičević say when he had his hair transplant?
He posted about it in early 2025, calling it the best birthday gift he could have received. He did not name the clinic or the technique used.
What technique did he use?
He did not say. This article explains the main techniques used today — FUE, DHI and combined FUE+DHI — without assuming which one he chose.
How long does it take to see results after a hair transplant?
Transplanted hair usually sheds within the first month, new growth starts around months 3–4, and the final result is judged at months 12–18.
Is a hair transplant painful?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so it is not painful during surgery. Mild discomfort in the first days afterwards is normal and manageable.
How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
Current prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI; the combined method is $2,700. The exact price is confirmed after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- 24sata, 7 April 2025
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Transplantation: An Update (Actas Dermosifiliogr, 2017)
- PubMed / NCBI — Donor site healing in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation (Cell Mol Biol, 2025)
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery — Hair loss treatments and solutions
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