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Did Jack Fincham have a hair transplant? Yes, and he explained why
In September 2020 the Love Island winner Jack Fincham went back to his clinic to boost his hairline, about four months after his first hair transplant. He explained at the time that the original procedure was about covering a scar, not pattern baldness. Here is what he said, and what a hair transplant involves for anyone considering one.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In Sept. 2020 Jack Fincham returned to touch up his hairline, four months after his first transplant.
- He said the first procedure fixed a scar from a home accident, not pattern baldness.
- A year earlier he'd been told he didn't actually need one, and appreciated the clinic's honesty.
- Transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks, which is normal; growth starts after a few months.
- At City Medical Centre, prices for a hair transplant start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Jack Fincham
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Who
- Reality TV star
- Year of operation
- 2020
- Quote source
- The Sun, 21 September 2020
What did Jack Fincham say about his hair transplant?
As reported by The Sun in September 2020, Fincham explained the reason for his first transplant, about four months earlier: “I'm here to get a hair transplant to fix a scar on the top of my head. I had an accident at home and cut my head open so now I've got a scar.”
Going back for a touch-up to the hairline, he said he was pleased with the result so far: “I have an afro, it works. I can't believe it.” He also thanked the clinic for being straightforward with him, adding that he had been told a year earlier that he did not actually need a transplant at that time.
This is what we rely on here. Fincham did not give the exact month of the first procedure beyond “about four months ago” as of September 2020, and he did not describe the technique used, so this article does not guess at either.
Why his story is a useful reminder
Fincham's case is a reminder that a hair transplant is not only used for genetic pattern baldness. Hair follicles can also be moved to cover scars — from an accident, surgery or a burn — where hair no longer grows naturally.
The planning and the technique are broadly the same; the goal is simply to restore coverage in one specific area rather than across the whole scalp.
His comment about being told a year earlier that he did not need the procedure yet is also worth noting: a reputable clinic assesses whether a transplant is actually appropriate at the time, rather than scheduling one on request.
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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 linear scar 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.
How grafts are placed
- FUE
- Into channels prepared in advance
- DHI
- Directly with an implanter pen
Anaesthesia
- FUE
- Local
- DHI
- Local
Stitches
- FUE
- None
- DHI
- None
Typical use
- FUE
- Larger areas, more grafts
- DHI
- Hairline and dense packing of smaller areas
Price at City Medical Centre
- FUE
- $2,200
- DHI
- $2,500
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
A transplant works best when the donor area at the back of the head is dense enough to give grafts and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons people consider it:
- a receding hairline or thinning temples;
- thinning at the crown or overall low density;
- hair loss after trauma or burns.
There are also contraindications, including patchy (focal) alopecia, 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 results look like over time
Transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks after surgery — that is normal, the follicles stay in place — and new growth starts after a few months. The final result is judged at 12–18 months.
How hair transplant results usually develop
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
- Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the follicles remain under the skin.
- Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- 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, including patients from London. 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 and $2,500 for DHI.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: FUE & DHI Hair Transplant in Málaga, Hair Transplant in Atlanta and FUE & DHI Hair Transplant in Detroit.
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 and the page for patients from London.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Jack Fincham or his treatment. We quote him only because he spoke about the procedure openly.
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
Why did Jack Fincham have a hair transplant?
He said it was to cover a scar on the top of his head from a childhood accident at home, not to treat pattern baldness.
When did Jack Fincham have his hair transplant?
He said in September 2020 that the procedure had been done about four months earlier, so around May 2020.
Which hair transplant method is usually used?
Most transplants today are done by FUE, DHI or a combination; the choice depends on the individual hair loss pattern and the donor area, and is made at a consultation.
Is a hair transplant permanent?
Transplanted follicles come from the back of the head, where hair is resistant to genetic hair loss, so they usually keep growing for life. Native hair around them can still thin over the years, which the doctor takes into account when planning.
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.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The operation is done under local anaesthesia. The injections of the anaesthetic are the most noticeable part; afterwards patients usually describe tightness and mild discomfort for a few days.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- The Sun, 21 September 2020
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