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Did Krzysztof Rutkowski have a hair transplant? Yes, he confirmed it himself
In July 2026 the Polish private detective and television personality Krzysztof Rutkowski confirmed in a YouTube interview that he had given up his famous geometric haircut for a new, fuller look because of a hair transplant. Below is what he said, as reported by the Polish press, where it was published, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- On 8 July 2026, on “Żurnalista”, Rutkowski confirmed a hair transplant, ditching his square haircut.
- The host said the transplant “took very nicely” — Rutkowski gave a brief “Yeah” and didn't object.
- Asked if it was done in Turkey, he denied it: Poland has great specialists too, one session was enough.
- A hair transplant is outpatient, local, FUE or DHI; hairs shed weeks 2–4, growth from month 3.
- At City Medical Centre FUE is from $2,200, DHI from $2,500, follow-ups 1–12 mo, lifetime guarantee.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Was the transplant in Turkey? – No. Poland also has very good specialists, and in his case one session was enough.
What did Krzysztof Rutkowski say about his hair transplant?
Rutkowski, long known in Poland for an almost geometric “square” haircut, appeared on the YouTube channel Żurnalista on 8 July 2026. During the conversation, the host remarked directly: “The transplant took very nicely.” Rutkowski answered with a brief “Yeah.” and did not contradict it. When the host then asked whether the transplant had been done in Turkey, Rutkowski denied it, saying that Poland also has very good specialists in the field and that in his case a single session was enough.
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WhatsAppJastrząb Post reported the exchange the same day, and Pudelek.pl carried the same confirmation the following day.
That is all this article relies on. Rutkowski did not name a clinic, a doctor, the number of grafts or an exact date of the procedure, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains hair transplant methods and recovery, it describes the operation in general, not his treatment.
Why his confirmation made an impression
Rutkowski is one of Poland's most recognisable public figures — a former private detective turned media personality with decades in front of cameras. For years his look was built around that distinctive squared haircut, so a visible change prompted immediate questions, and he answered them directly rather than denying anything or staying silent.
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Hair loss and thinning 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, which is why the result can look natural rather than like a wig or a new haircut.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation performed under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from a dense donor area, usually the back of the head, 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, no stitches.
- DHI — grafts are implanted directly with a special pen (Choi implanter) without pre-made channels, giving 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, decided at a consultation, not from a celebrity story.
Who is a good candidate and how to prepare
A transplant works best when the donor area at the back of the head is dense enough to supply grafts and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons people consider it include a receding hairline, thinning at the crown, or overall low density.
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 all of this before any date is booked.
What recovery looks like
The scalp heals over the first 7–10 days, with small crusts falling off as you follow washing and sleeping instructions. Transplanted hairs typically shed in weeks 2–4 — this is expected, the follicles stay in place under the skin — and new growth begins around months 3–4, often fine at first.
Density becomes clearly visible by months 6–9, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after a hair transplant usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia; grafts are taken and implanted, then you go home.
- Days 1–10The scalp heals, crusts fall off; follow washing, sleeping instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed — expected; 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, and the first consultation is free and can be held online: the doctor reviews photos of the hair and donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Current prices start from $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 Krzysztof Rutkowski 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 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.
Frequently asked questions
When did Krzysztof Rutkowski have his hair transplant?
He confirmed it in a YouTube interview published on 8 July 2026. He did not give the exact date of the procedure itself.
Was Krzysztof Rutkowski's transplant done in Turkey?
No. He said directly that it was not done in Turkey, and that Poland also has very good specialists; in his case one session was enough.
Which method did he use?
He did not say publicly which technique was used, so we do not speculate. Today most transplants are done by FUE, DHI or a combination; the choice depends on the individual's hair loss and donor area.
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. Surrounding native hair 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 from $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI. The final price is given after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Jastrząb Post, 8 July 2026
- Pudelek.pl, 9 July 2026
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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