Did Haris Berković have a hair transplant? Yes, and he talked about it openly

What did Haris Berković say about his hair transplant?

The singer from Gradačac talked about it in April 2026 in an interview with Naj portal, and his words were carried across the regional press. Telegraf.rs quoted him: “A hair transplant is a normal thing today (…) When it grows, it will be a proper hairstyle. I’m simply going back to my own settings. I’m still young to walk around bald or with little hair on my head. I would recommend it to everyone who wants it, young men and older men alike.”

He did not pretend it was painless. The Banja Luka portal Srpskainfo, which also published his first photo after the procedure, quoted him: “The pain was there, but when a person decides to get a tooth fixed or pulled, that hurts too.” He added that the preparation itself was nothing special and took a couple of days.

That is all this article relies on. Berković did not name the technique or the number of grafts, so we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

What his words mean for others

Berković’s account is straightforward. He said he felt too young to walk around bald or with little hair, and decided to act. He described the transplant as something ordinary for men with hair loss today, spoke honestly about the discomfort and still said he would recommend it to men who want it.

That balance is useful. A hair transplant is a real operation, even if it is done under local anaesthesia and you go home the same day. Knowing in advance what the first days feel like helps people decide calmly. Hair loss in men is common and in most cases genetic (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant does not stop that process; it moves hair that is resistant to it from the back of the head to the areas that have thinned.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. Hair follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, and implanted where hair is missing. The two main techniques are:

• FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures, then placed into channels made by the surgeon. No incisions and no stitches.
• 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, which is why the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story.

Who is a good candidate and how to prepare

A transplant works best when the donor area at the back of the head is dense enough and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons people consider it:

• a receding hairline, thinning temples or a high hairline;
• thinning at the crown or overall low density;
• patchy (focal) hair loss, or hair loss after trauma, burns, illness or hormonal disorders.

Before the operation the clinic gives a list of tests and instructions. There are also contraindications, including age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before any date is booked.

What recovery and results look like

Most of the discomfort is concentrated around the procedure itself: the injections of the local anaesthetic are usually the most noticeable part, followed by tightness for a few days while the scalp heals. The final result takes time — Berković himself spoke about how it will look “when it grows”. Transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks, which is normal because the follicles stay in place, and new growth starts after a few months. The final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

1. Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
2. Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
3. Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the follicles remain under the skin.
4. Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
5. Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
6. Months 12–18The final result can be assessed.

A hair transplant at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined hair transplants for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the doctor assesses photos of the hair and the donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Current prices start at $2,200 for FUE, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method. 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.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Haris Berković 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 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

When did Haris Berković have his hair transplant?

He talked about it publicly in April 2026 and shared his first photo after the procedure at the end of that month. He did not give an exact date of the operation.

Would Haris Berković recommend a hair transplant?

Yes. He said he would recommend it to everyone who wants it, young and older men alike, and that he is simply going back to his own settings.

Did it hurt, according to Berković?

He said the pain was there, but compared it to getting a tooth fixed or pulled. In general, the local anaesthetic injections are the most noticeable part, followed by a few days of tightness.

Which method did Haris Berković use?

He did not say publicly which technique was used, so we do not speculate. Today most transplants are done by FUE, DHI or a combination; the choice depends on the hair loss and donor area.

How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?

Prices start at $2,200 for FUE, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method. The final price is given after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.