Did Anestis Evangelopoulos have a hair transplant? Yes, he announced it himself

What did Anestis Evangelopoulos say about his hair transplant?

He recorded the video a few hours after the procedure, with his head still bandaged. ANT1 (antenna.gr) quoted him: “So, I had a hair implant. I put hair on my temples and along the whole hairline. I’ll tell you about the whole experience once it’s over. Today is the first day, so you understand my head hurts a little. It lasted about 10–11 hours, so I’m a bit worn out. I had wanted to do this for a very long time; I had been thinking about it for over a year, ever since I saw that my hair was thinning at the temples and I was hiding it with my hair. I had decided to do it, but I hadn’t decided when.”

That is all we rely on. He named the areas treated and the length of the session, but not the technique or the number of grafts, 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 account is useful for others

What he describes is a very typical path. Thinning started at the temples, he covered it with his hairstyle, and he thought about the decision for more than a year before acting. Many men go through the same stage of hiding the problem and putting off the choice. His video also shows the real first day honestly: a bandaged head, some soreness and tiredness after a long session.

Male hair loss is common and in most cases genetic (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant does not stop that process; it moves hair that is resistant to it from the back of the head to the areas that have thinned, such as the temples and the hairline.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is done under local anaesthesia, and the patient goes home the same day. 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 prepared by the surgeon. No incisions and no stitches.
• DHI — grafts are implanted with a Choi implanter pen without pre-made channels, which gives fine control of angle and direction, useful for a hairline.

Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the density of the donor area. That is decided 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 to consider it:

• receding temples or a receding hairline;
• a high hairline or overall low density;
• focal hair loss, or hair loss after trauma, burns, illness or hormonal disorders.

Contraindications include age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a pacemaker and intolerance to anaesthetics. The doctor checks these before a date is booked and gives a list of tests and instructions for preparation.

What happens after the procedure

Evangelopoulos spoke on day one and promised to share the rest of the experience later. For patients in general, the first 10 days are about healing: small crusts fall off and the washing and sleeping instructions matter. In weeks 2–4 the transplanted hairs shed, which is expected because the follicles stay under the skin. New growth starts at months 3–4, density becomes visible at months 6–9, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.

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 normal: the follicles stay under the skin.
4. Months 3–4New hair starts 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 reviews photos of the hair and the donor area, counts the grafts needed 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. Follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months are included, 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 Anestis Evangelopoulos or his treatment. His words are 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 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

When did Anestis Evangelopoulos have his hair transplant?

He announced it in September 2026 in an Instagram video recorded on the first day after the procedure, as reported by ANT1.

Which areas did he have treated?

He said he had hair implanted on his temples and along the whole hairline. He did not name the technique or the number of grafts.

Why did he decide to do it?

He said he had been thinking about it for over a year, since he noticed thinning at the temples and was hiding it with his hair.

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 set after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.

Is it normal for transplanted hair to fall out?

Yes. Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks 2 to 4 while the follicles remain, and new growth starts after about 3 to 4 months.