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

He also explained why he chose a permanent procedure over medication: «No quería depender de una pastilla toda la vida» ("I didn't want to depend on a pill for the rest of my life"). Showing before-and-after images on stream, he pointed to the areas where density had thinned, mainly at the front and sides of his scalp, and said: «Entiendo que muchos no notéis la diferencia porque no me veis todos los días, pero yo sí me la noto» ("I understand that many of you don't notice the difference because you don't see me every day, but I do notice it"). Less than a week after the surgery he said the early recovery was going more smoothly than he expected: «No se me inflamó mucho la cara, que es lo que suele pasar con la anestesia» ("My face didn't swell up much, which is what usually happens with the anaesthesia").

That is all this article relies on. IlloJuan did not name the clinic or the surgeon in these statements, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains hair transplant methods, prices and recovery, it describes the procedure in general, not his treatment.

By saying plainly that he had covered it up for a long time and that it had become a source of complexes, he gave an honest account instead of a vague or denied one. This article does not comment on his appearance or judge the decision; the point is only that he chose to talk about it rather than stay silent.

The procedure described by IlloJuan — an operation lasting several hours, from morning to evening — matches a full-day session covering multiple zones, which is typical when a larger area is treated in one sitting. The donor and recipient areas are numbed with local anaesthesia, and the patient stays awake throughout.

• Donor supply is checked first. There must be enough healthy follicles in the donor zone to cover the thinning area without leaving it visibly sparse.
• General health is reviewed, including chronic conditions, blood clotting and any scalp skin disease.
• Smoking and alcohol are usually paused for about two weeks before surgery, as they slow healing.
• Contraindications include active scalp infections, uncontrolled chronic disease, and blood clotting disorders.

Around weeks 2–4 the transplanted hairs normally shed — a well-known and harmless stage, since the follicles themselves stay in place under the skin. New growth typically begins at 3–4 months, visible density builds up at 6–9 months, and the final result, with a natural-looking hairline, is judged at 12–18 months.

The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, with the patient leaving the clinic the same day. More details are on the hair transplant page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with IlloJuan or his treatment. His story is simply a recent example of a public figure who chose to speak openly about a hair transplant.

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.