Did Jona Steinig have a hair transplant? Yes — his second one, documented

The reason for the redo, in his own words, was his hair type: “weil ich ja so afrikanische Haare habe, eine komplett andere Haarstruktur” — afro-textured hair is a completely different structure to transplant — “dass man das halt einfach noch mal macht, damit es perfekt ist.” His first transplant, roughly two years earlier, had barely held on top: “Zum Beispiel oben hat es kaum angeschlagen, da hat die Transplantation nicht so viel geholfen.” He also had the receding corners reworked: “Hier habe ich jetzt die Geheimratsecken auch nochmal verbessert.”

That is what this article relies on: his own statements in the report. The clinic where the operation was done is not named in the article, and we do not guess. Everything below describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

Curly and afro-textured hair has a curved follicle below the skin, which makes extraction and implantation technically demanding; it needs experience and the right instruments.

His decision to redo the sparse zones instead of hiding the outcome is also the correct textbook move: a second pass can densify the crown and perfect the hairline once the first grafts have settled. Surgeons usually recommend waiting at least 12 months between procedures, so the result of the first transplant can be judged in its final state.

• DHI — grafts are implanted directly with a Choi implanter pen without pre-made channels, which gives fine control over angle and direction — important for curly hair like Steinig's.

A combined approach — FUE extraction with DHI implantation — is also used. Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss, the hair structure and the state of the donor area, so the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story.

• hair loss after illness, stress or hormonal changes, once they have settled.

Contraindications include patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. Curly and afro-textured hair is not a contraindication, but it does demand a surgeon experienced with this structure. Before the operation the doctor names the tests needed and asks you to stop alcohol and blood-thinning medicines for the period he specifies; on the day of surgery the donor area is trimmed short.

Density becomes clearly visible at six to nine months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months.

That timeline is why Steinig's promise to share the result publicly is worth following: the honest verdict on a transplant only exists a year after surgery, not on the day of the operation.

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 Düsseldorf.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Jona Steinig or his treatment. His words are quoted here only because he chose to talk about his 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.