Did Iván González have a hair transplant? Yes, he announced it on television

What did Iván González say about his hair transplant?

During a segment of “Fiesta” with doctors in the studio, González asked whether many people lose hair after covid and then talked about his own case. Bekia reported his words: “I noticed the area of my temples got weaker and thinner after covid.” And then: “In fact, this week I had a micro hair transplant.”

He was clear that it was not a trauma for him: “I didn't have a complex, but maybe on holiday I'd be on a boat, the wind would come and I'd hide my head. This year I'm going to look for the wind.” According to Diez Minutos, he also said he had gone along to keep a friend company who wanted the procedure, mentioned his concern to the doctor, and ended up having it himself. He added that he chose surgery over tablets because of possible side effects he had read about.

That is all we rely on here. González did not describe the technique, the number of grafts or other medical details, so this article does not guess at them. The sections below explain hair transplantation in general, not his treatment; we do not name clinics or doctors.

What his story shows

González described something many men recognise: hair loss that others barely notice, but that the person himself sees every day. He also linked the change to a period after illness. Hair loss after illness or hormonal disorders is one of the situations in which people consult a hair transplant specialist, together with genetic hair loss and a receding hairline.

His remark about tablets is his personal view. Medication and surgery are different tools, and which is appropriate — alone or in combination — is a question for a doctor who has examined the scalp, not for a TV studio.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken from the donor area at the back of the head and the temples and implanted where hair has thinned. The main techniques:

• FUE — grafts are extracted one by one through tiny punctures and placed into channels prepared by the surgeon. No incisions or stitches.
• 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 with DHI implantation.

Which method fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the donor area, so the choice is made at a consultation.

Who is a good candidate

A transplant is considered for a receding hairline or thinning temples, low density, genetic hair loss, patchy hair loss, hair loss after trauma or burns, and hair loss after illness or hormonal disorders. Contraindications include age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, epilepsy, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, a pacemaker and intolerance to anaesthetics. The doctor checks these before a date is booked.

What results look like over time

González showed his hairline on television only days after the procedure. For patients in general, the final picture takes much longer. The scalp heals in the first ten days; transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks 2–4 — that is normal, the follicles stay in place; new growth starts at 3–4 months, density becomes clearly visible at 6–9 months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.

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, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. 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 Iván González 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 Iván González have his hair transplant?

He announced it on Telecinco's “Fiesta” in early March 2023, saying he had had it that same week.

Why did Iván González have a hair transplant?

He said he had noticed his temples becoming weaker and thinner after covid. He said it was not a complex, but it bothered him.

Which method did he use?

He called it a “micro hair transplant” but did not name the technique, so we do not speculate. Today most transplants are done by FUE, DHI or a combination.

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.

When will I see the result?

New hair starts to grow at 3–4 months, density is visible at 6–9 months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months.