Did Gacho have a hair transplant? Yes, and he told his fans himself

In March 2026 the magazine Santa returned to the story. It noted that Gatis has never hidden the transplant and quoted him directly: “I have never had much hair.” According to the magazine, he was pleased with how the transplanted hair was growing.

That is all we rely on. Gacho did not publish medical details such as the technique or the number of grafts in these statements, so this article does not guess at them. Everything below about methods and timelines describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment, and we do not name or assess any clinic.

For men in Latvia who have been quietly worrying about a thinning hairline, that kind of plain talk turns hair loss into an ordinary medical question that can be discussed with a doctor.

His second sentence is worth repeating for anyone considering the procedure: where you have it done matters a lot. He mentioned that this was not his first experience and that the first time he had not been satisfied with the service or the quality. A transplant is surgery. The qualifications of the team, a realistic plan for the donor area and proper follow-up count for more than the price of the flight.

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

Which method fits depends on the extent of hair loss and on the donor area. That choice is made at a consultation, not from someone else’s story.

Contraindications include patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. Before surgery the doctor assesses photos of the hair and the donor area, estimates the number of grafts and explains what result is realistic.

New growth starts around months three to four, density becomes noticeable at six to nine months, and the final result is assessed at 12 to 18 months. That is why Gacho’s update came months after the trip and not days. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

The price includes a lifetime guarantee of hair growth, dressings and check-ups, photo progress tracking and follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, and a personal coordinator is available from the first message to the end of recovery. More details are on the hair transplant page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Gacho (Gatis Irbe) or his treatment. His story is quoted here because he chose to talk about it publicly.

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.