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Did Kevin Großkreutz get a hair transplant? Yes, and he said so himself
In March 2025, the German footballer and 2014 World Cup winner Kevin Großkreutz surprised his followers with new photos on Instagram and confirmed that he had had a hair transplant a few months earlier, in December 2024. Below is what he said, as reported by Promiflash, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In March 2025, World Cup winner Kevin Großkreutz confirmed on Instagram he had a hair transplant.
- He said he was nervous beforehand but is now more than satisfied with the result.
- The procedure took place in December 2024, under local anaesthesia with sedation.
- Transplanted hairs shed after 2–4 weeks; new growth starts around months 3–4.
- At City Medical Centre, a hair transplant starts at $2,200 for FUE; first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Kevin Großkreutz
- Country
- Germany
- Who
- Footballer, 2014 World Cup winner
- Year of operation
- 2024
- Quote source
- Promiflash, 6 March 2025
At first I really had respect for the procedure, but now I can say with full conviction that I'm more than satisfied with the result!
What did Kevin Großkreutz say about his hair transplant?
The former Borussia Dortmund defender posted the news himself on Instagram in March 2025, as reported by Promiflash.
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WhatsAppHe described having the procedure done in December 2024 under local anaesthesia with sedation, and said he felt nothing during the operation: “Anfangs hatte ich wirklich Respekt vor dem Eingriff, aber jetzt kann ich mit voller Überzeugung sagen, dass ich mit dem Ergebnis mehr als zufrieden bin!” (“At first I really had respect for the procedure, but now I can say with full conviction that I'm more than satisfied with the result!”)
That is the whole of what we rely on here. Großkreutz did not name a surgeon, a clinic, the number of grafts or the exact technique used, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods, timelines and prices, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.
Why his admission stands out
Großkreutz is a World Cup winner with Germany from 2014 and a long career in top-flight football, a world where men rarely talk openly about cosmetic procedures. He went further than a short confirmation: he described being nervous beforehand and gave an honest account of the first night after surgery before settling into a smooth recovery. For many men with thinning hair, an account like that turns a private worry into an ordinary medical decision that can be discussed calmly with a doctor.
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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.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation, usually done under local anaesthesia, sometimes combined with light sedation so the patient stays relaxed throughout, as Großkreutz described. 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, sometimes with sedation
- DHI
- Local, sometimes with sedation
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 footballer's 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
Großkreutz went from being nervous beforehand to calling himself more than satisfied with the result a few months later. For patients in general, the final picture also takes time. Transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks — 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. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.
How recovery after a hair transplant usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, sometimes with sedation; grafts taken and implanted.
- Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; washing and sleeping as advised.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected; the follicles remain in place.
- 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. 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.
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 Kevin Großkreutz 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 Kevin Großkreutz have a hair transplant?
He said the procedure took place in December 2024. He confirmed it himself on Instagram in March 2025, together with photos of the result.
Why did Kevin Großkreutz talk about his hair transplant?
He described being nervous about the procedure beforehand and wanted to share an honest account, saying he is now more than satisfied with the outcome.
Where did he say this?
On his own Instagram account, as reported by Promiflash on March 6, 2025.
How long does it take to see the final result?
Transplanted hairs typically shed within 2–4 weeks, new growth starts at 3–4 months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months.
How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
Prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI, with a free first consultation and follow-up visits included for a year.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Promiflash, 6 March 2025
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Transplantation: An Update (Actas Dermosifiliogr, 2017)
- PubMed / NCBI — Donor site healing in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation (Cell Mol Biol, 2025)
- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery — Hair loss treatments and solutions
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