Did Francisco Saavedra have a hair transplant? Yes, and he explained why

Speaking to the newspaper LUN, as reported by TVN, he described the reason: “My hair was falling out because of stress. I would run my hand over my head and be left with hairs in my hand. I would shower and 40 hairs came out with the shampoo. I felt my hair wasn’t strong.”

According to the same report, he told LUN that about 7,000 hairs were moved from the nape of the neck to the front of the head, that the procedure lasted 12 hours and that it was done under local anaesthesia. TVN also writes that the hair loss had begun to affect his self-esteem and that he decided on the procedure after consulting specialists.

That is the whole of what we rely on here. We do not add a technique, a clinic or a doctor that he did not name. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

His account also shows two things worth knowing. First, not every hair loss is the same. Stress can trigger or worsen shedding, while typical male pattern loss is genetic, and a doctor first establishes which it is; a transplant is not the answer to every case. Second, figures like “7,000 hairs” and “12 hours” describe one individual case. Hair is usually counted in grafts (follicular units), and one graft can contain one to several hairs, so the number of grafts, the time in the chair and the plan are always set individually after an assessment of the donor area.

• DHI — grafts are implanted with a special pen (Choi implanter) without pre-made channels, which gives fine control over angle and direction.
• Combined DHI+FUE — extraction by FUE, implantation with the DHI pen.

Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the donor area, which is why the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story. The doctor also counts the grafts free of charge at the consultation and explains how long the session is likely to take.

• hair loss after trauma or burns, or after illness or hormonal disorders.

There are also contraindications, including patchy (focal) alopecia, 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 starts after the consultation: the patient receives a list of tests and instructions for the days before surgery.

In weeks two to four the transplanted hairs usually shed — that is expected, 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 usual stages.

The price includes follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months and a lifetime guarantee of hair growth, and a personal coordinator stays in touch from the first message to recovery. More details are on the hair transplant page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Francisco Saavedra 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.