Did Dean McCullough have a hair transplant? Yes, and he filmed it

A few months later he shared the progress. As The Sun later recalled, he wrote: “I had a FUE hair transplant 3 months ago and I’m buzzing with the results so far.” In the same posts he laughed that he had not realised a hair transplant came with “new cheek bones as well” — a reference to the temporary facial swelling.

That is what this article relies on. McCullough named the method (FUE) himself; other details of his treatment we do not guess. Where the text below explains techniques, timelines and prices, it describes hair transplantation in general and the service at City Medical Centre.

It usually peaks in the first days and goes down within about a week, and it does not mean something went wrong.

His comment about “zero pain or major discomfort” also matches what many patients describe once the local anaesthetic has worked: the injections at the start are the most noticeable part. Everyone’s experience is different, though, and the doctor explains in advance what is normal and what is a reason to call the clinic.

• 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. 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.

There are also contraindications, including patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before a date is booked. Before the operation you usually stop alcohol and blood-thinning medicines for the period the doctor names, and the hair at the donor area is trimmed short on the day.

Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks two to four — that is normal, the follicles stay under the skin — 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, which is why patience matters more than the first photos.

McCullough’s update at three months fits that picture: early growth is visible by then, but the full density only arrives later.

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 and the page for patients from London.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Dean McCullough or his treatment. His words are quoted here only because Dean chose to talk about the procedure openly.

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.