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Gaz Beadle on his beard transplant: “I LOVE IT”
Former Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle spent years unable to grow more than patchy stubble. In February 2020 he showed his 3.6 million Instagram followers a before-and-after of his new, fuller beard, explaining in his own words what he had done and why. Here is exactly what he said, and what a beard or scalp hair transplant involves for anyone considering the same thing.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Gaz Beadle posted before/after photos of his beard transplant on Instagram in Feb 2020.
- He said years of patchy stubble led him to get it done; he has not given an exact date.
- FUE and DHI transplants use local anaesthesia; patients go home the same day.
- At City Medical Centre, FUE costs $2,200 and a beard transplant is $2,800.
- City Medical Centre has no connection with Gaz Beadle or his treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
I HAD A BEARD TRANSPLANT.... so after years and years of not having any stubble and never being able to grow a beard (as u can see in the pics) ... it really got me thinking!! ... Worked with them to plan it perfectly shape etc and it only took about 6 hours in Manchester with about 2 weeks down time after... now 4 months in I LOVE IT !!!
What did Gaz Beadle say about his beard transplant?
Gaz Beadle posted before-and-after pictures of his new facial hair on Instagram, telling his 3.6 million followers, as reported by The Mirror: “I HAD A BEARD TRANSPLANT.... so after years and years of not having any stubble and never being able to grow a beard (as u can see in the pics) ... it really got me thinking!! ... Worked with them to plan it perfectly shape etc and it only took about 6 hours in Manchester with about 2 weeks down time after... now 4 months in I LOVE IT !!!”
That is everything Beadle has said publicly about the procedure, and this article does not go beyond it. He has not given the exact date of the operation, only that he was “4 months in” when he posted, and he did not describe the surgical method in detail — where the sections below cover technique and timelines, they describe beard and scalp hair transplants in general, not his specific case.
Why his openness matters
Beadle made a point of sharing the result rather than letting people guess at what changed. Patchy facial hair is common and rarely discussed the way scalp hair loss is, so a public figure explaining, in his own words, that a transplant gave him the stubble he could never grow naturally is simply useful information for anyone wondering whether the same option exists for them.
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How a hair or beard transplant is done today
Both scalp and beard transplants move hair follicles from a donor area, usually the back of the head, to where more density is wanted. The main methods differ in how the grafts are taken and placed:
FUE
- How it works
- Grafts taken one by one, no incisions or stitches
- Typical choice for
- Larger areas, beard restoration
DHI
- How it works
- Grafts implanted directly with a pen-like tool, no pre-made channels
- Typical choice for
- Precise hairline or density work
Combined DHI+FUE
- How it works
- FUE extraction, DHI implantation
- Typical choice for
- Cases needing both speed and precision
All three are performed under local anaesthesia, and the patient goes home the same day.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Transplants suit people with a stable donor area at the back of the head, whether the goal is scalp density, a defined hairline, or filling in patchy facial hair of the kind Beadle described. They are not suitable for everyone — contraindications include uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart disease, a pacemaker, epilepsy, or an active skin condition in the treatment area. Before surgery, patients typically go through:
- a consultation with a free graft count and a discussion of the shape to be achieved;
- standard blood tests;
- avoiding blood-thinning medication, alcohol and smoking for a short period beforehand, with the doctor's guidance.
Recovery after a hair or beard transplant
Recovery follows a similar pattern whether the grafts go into the scalp or the beard area. In the first ten days, crusts come off and swelling goes down. Over the following two to four weeks the transplanted hairs shed — a normal stage, since the follicles themselves stay in place.
New growth begins at three to four months, density becomes visible at six to nine months, and the final result, with a natural pattern and density, is reached at twelve to eighteen months.
How recovery after a hair or beard transplant usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia; grafts taken from the donor area and implanted by FUE or DHI.
- 0–10 daysHealing: crusts come off and swelling goes down.
- 2–4 weeksTransplanted hairs shed; a normal stage, the follicles stay in place.
- 3–4 monthsNew growth begins.
- 6–9 monthsDensity becomes visible.
- 12–18 monthsFinal result: natural density and shape take hold.
Hair and beard transplants at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined DHI+FUE hair transplants, all under local anaesthesia with a same-day discharge. As a current offer, FUE costs $2,200 (was $2,700) and DHI $2,500 (was $2,900); combined DHI+FUE is $2,700. A separate beard transplant, by FUE, is priced at $2,800 (was $3,000). Every price includes a lifetime guarantee of hair growth and follow-up appointments through the first year.
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The first consultation, including a graft count, is free. More information is on the hair transplant page.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Gaz Beadle and his treatment. We tell his story because he chose to share it himself, publicly, with his own followers.
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
What did Gaz Beadle say about his beard transplant?
He wrote on Instagram that after years of patchy stubble he had a beard transplant, that the procedure took about 6 hours with roughly two weeks of downtime, and that four months on he “LOVE[D] IT”.
When did Gaz Beadle have his beard transplant?
He has not given an exact date. His February 2020 post said he was “4 months in”, but he did not confirm the month or year of the operation itself.
What's the difference between FUE and DHI?
FUE removes grafts one by one with no incisions; DHI implants them directly with a pen-like tool and no pre-made channels. Both are done under local anaesthesia.
How much does a beard transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
A beard transplant by FUE costs $2,800 (was $3,000). Scalp hair transplants start at $2,200 for FUE as a current offer.
How long until the final result of a hair or beard transplant shows?
Growth begins at three to four months, density is visible by six to nine months, and the final result forms over twelve to eighteen months.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- The Mirror, 12 February 2020
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