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Francesco Chiofalo and his beard transplant: what he said on Belve
On the Italian interview show Belve, hosted by Francesca Fagnani on Rai 2, the TV personality and influencer Francesco Chiofalo — known to Italian audiences as “Lenticchio” — listed a beard transplant among the cosmetic procedures he has had over the years. Here is what was reported, where, and what a beard transplant involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Francesco Chiofalo listed a beard transplant among past cosmetic procedures, per Corriere dello Sport
- No year or technique was named — none is claimed here
- A beard transplant uses the same FUE method as scalp hair transplants
- A beard transplant at City Medical Centre currently costs $2,800
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
On the TV show Belve, Francesco Chiofalo openly addressed the topic of cosmetic surgery, listing numerous procedures he has undergone over the years. Among them: ears, nose, cheekbones, teeth, a beard transplant, and even an eye color change.
What did Francesco Chiofalo say about his procedures?
During the interview, reported by Corriere dello Sport, Chiofalo spoke openly about cosmetic surgery, listing a number of procedures he has had over the years. The outlet summed up his candour under the heading “Ho rifatto quasi tutto” (“I've had almost everything redone”) and reported that, among the procedures he named, were work on his ears, nose, cheekbones and teeth, a beard transplant, and even a change in eye colour.
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WhatsAppThat is the whole of what we rely on here. Chiofalo did not give a year, a technique, a number of grafts or any other medical detail about the beard transplant specifically, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes beard transplantation in general, not his own procedure.
Why a beard transplant gets talked about so openly now
A patchy or thin beard is extremely common and is usually genetic, the same way scalp hair loss is. For a long time it was treated as something to hide behind grooming tricks; today it is one of the more routine requests at hair clinics, alongside scalp and eyebrow transplants.
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Chiofalo listing it matter-of-factly, in the same breath as dental or ear work, reflects how ordinary the procedure has become for men who want a fuller, more even beard line.
For anyone thinking about the same step, the useful questions are not about anyone's appearance but about readiness: is the donor hair (usually from the scalp) suitable, and do I understand that the transplanted hairs follow the same shedding-and-regrowth cycle as a scalp transplant?
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How a beard transplant works today
A beard transplant is an outpatient procedure, usually done under local anaesthesia with the FUE method: hair follicles are taken one by one, typically from the back of the head, through micro-punctures of about 1mm that leave no linear scar. The surgeon maps the desired beard shape with the patient beforehand, taking facial features into account, then implants the grafts along the jaw and cheeks. The transplanted hair grows for life and can be trimmed and styled like the rest of the beard.
Anaesthesia
- Beard transplant (FUE)
- Local
- Scalp hair transplant (FUE/DHI)
- Local
Scarring
- Beard transplant (FUE)
- None (micro-punctures)
- Scalp hair transplant (FUE/DHI)
- None
Stitches
- Beard transplant (FUE)
- None
- Scalp hair transplant (FUE/DHI)
- None
Price at City Medical Centre
- Beard transplant (FUE)
- $2,800
- Scalp hair transplant (FUE/DHI)
- from $2,200
Which donor area and how many grafts are needed depends on the beard pattern and on scalp density, which is why the plan is made at a consultation rather than guessed from a celebrity interview.
Who considers it, and how to prepare
A beard transplant is typically considered by men with a patchy, thin or uneven beard, scarring from acne or injury, or a beard line they want reshaped. The donor area at the back of the head needs to be dense enough to supply grafts. Contraindications include being under 18, uncontrolled diabetes, epilepsy, severe heart disease and intolerance to local anaesthetics; the surgeon checks all of this before any date is booked.
Patients are usually asked to stop blood-thinning medication beforehand, in agreement with the doctor.
As with any transplant, the result depends on realistic planning: the surgeon discusses density, direction of growth and the final shape with the patient first, rather than during the procedure itself.
What results look like over time
The newly placed hairs typically shed within the first few weeks — this is expected, and the follicles remain in place under the skin. New growth begins a few months later, and density becomes clearly visible by around six to nine months, with the final result assessed at 12–18 months, the same general timeline as a scalp transplant.
Chiofalo described his approach to cosmetic procedures as frequent and open; for a beard transplant specifically, patience with this timeline matters more than anything else.
How a beard transplant result usually develops
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia; grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
- Days 1–10The skin heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the follicles remain under the skin.
- Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- Months 12–18The final result can be assessed.
Beard and hair transplants at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs beard transplants, along with scalp hair transplants (FUE, DHI and combined) and eyebrow transplants, for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the doctor reviews photos of the beard and the donor area, estimates the number of grafts needed and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. A beard transplant currently costs $2,800; FUE hair transplants start at $2,200 and DHI at $2,500.
The price includes follow-up appointments, 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 Francesco Chiofalo or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of someone who spoke 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 Francesco Chiofalo have a beard transplant?
Yes. On the show Belve, as reported by Corriere dello Sport in April 2026, he listed a beard transplant among the cosmetic procedures he has had over the years.
When did Francesco Chiofalo have the beard transplant?
No year was given in the interview reported by Corriere dello Sport, so this article does not guess at it.
Which technique did Francesco Chiofalo use?
He did not name a technique publicly. Beard transplants today are usually done with the FUE method; the choice depends on the individual case and is decided at a consultation.
Is a beard transplant permanent?
The transplanted follicles usually keep growing for life, the same way they do after a scalp transplant, and the beard can be trimmed and styled normally once it has grown in.
How much does a beard transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
A beard transplant currently costs $2,800. FUE scalp hair transplants start at $2,200 and DHI at $2,500; the final price is confirmed after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Corriere dello Sport, 15 April 2026
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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