Did Curtis have a hair transplant? Yes, and he announced it himself

What did Curtis say about his hair transplant?

Curtis announced the procedure on social media on the day itself, as Blikk reported on 16 April 2024: “Today a big dream of mine is finally coming true. I'm having a hair transplant, I'll let you know soon how it went.” He also told the paper why he decided to do it: “It really bothered me that my hair had disappeared on both sides, which is why I always had it shaved completely.” About the day of the procedure he said it was so relaxing that he actually fell asleep during it, and that for now he could only see the hairline where his hair would grow — but once it grew, he planned to let it grow long enough to try all kinds of hairstyles.

A year later, in an interview picked up by NLC from Story magazine in July 2025, he looked at a photo taken before the procedure: “It's wild when you see yourself again. You knew you had no hair, but now that I look in the mirror and at this picture…” He added that the first person to notice the change was his barber, who was happy to finally be able to do a proper haircut.

These statements are all this article relies on. Where the text below explains methods, graft numbers and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not Curtis's treatment, and we do not guess at details he did not give.

Why his openness matters

Many men with a receding hairline do exactly what Curtis described: they shave their head and try not to think about it. Hearing a well-known rapper and ex-footballer say plainly that the hair loss bothered him, and that he chose to do something about it, makes the topic easier to raise with a doctor.

Male pattern hair loss is common and usually hereditary (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant does not stop this process; it moves hair that is resistant to it from the back of the head to thinning areas. That is why the surgeon also discusses how hair loss may progress and how to look after the native hair.

How a hair transplant is done 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 temples, and implanted where hair is missing. The two main techniques:

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

A combined approach (FUE extraction with DHI implantation) is also used and costs $2,700. 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 and how to prepare

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

• a receding hairline or thinning temples;
• thinning at the crown 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, a pacemaker and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before a date is booked. Preparation is simple: the clinic sends a list of tests and instructions in advance, and the patient goes home the same day.

What results look like over time

Right after the procedure Curtis said he could only see the new hairline; a year later he could compare photos. That matches the usual course. For patients in general, the first ten days are about healing. Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks 2–4 — that is normal, the follicles stay in place — and new growth starts after three to four months. Density becomes clearly visible at six to nine months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline further down shows the stages.

1. Day of the procedureLocal anaesthesia, graft harvesting and implantation; you go home the same day.
2. Days 0–10The donor and recipient areas heal; follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
3. Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is normal: the follicles stay in place.
4. Months 3–4New hair starts to grow.
5. Months 6–9Density becomes clearly noticeable.
6. Months 12–18The final result is 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 the donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract, with no extra charges on the day of surgery. Current prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI. 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 Curtis 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 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 Curtis have his hair transplant?

In April 2024. He announced it on social media on the day of the procedure, as Blikk reported on 16 April 2024.

Why did Curtis decide on a hair transplant?

He told Blikk it had really bothered him that his hair disappeared on both sides, which is why he always shaved his head completely.

Did Curtis say the procedure was painful?

No. He said it was so relaxing that he actually fell asleep during it. Experiences differ, and the procedure is done under local anaesthesia.

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

FUE costs $2,200, DHI $2,500 and the combined method $2,700. The exact price is named after the consultation and fixed in the contract.

When is the final result visible?

Growth usually starts after 3–4 months, density is noticeable at 6–9 months and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.