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Did Mihai Trăistariu have a hair transplant? Yes, and he posted about it himself
Mihai Trăistariu, who represented Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with “Tornero”, posted on his own Facebook page that he had had a repeat hair transplant. Below is what he said, where it was reported, and what the procedure involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Eurovision's Mihai Trăistariu, who sang 'Tornero' for Romania in 2006, had a repeat hair transplant.
- He wrote the doctor gave him 118 anaesthesia injections and the operation lasted almost 10 hours.
- This repeat procedure was done in Romania after an earlier transplant; he gave no date for that first op.
- He's spoken about his hair loss and transplants repeatedly over the years, not just once.
- At City Medical Centre current prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI; combined is $2,700.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Mihai Trăistariu
- Country
- Romania
- Who
- Singer
- Year of operation
- 2015
- Quote source
- WOWbiz.ro, 19 January 2015
I had a new hair implant done, this time in Romania... The doctor gave me 118 anaesthesia injections, the operation lasted almost 10 hours.
What did Mihai Trăistariu say about his hair transplant?
As reported by WOWbiz.ro, which cited his own Facebook post, Trăistariu wrote that he had had a hair transplant done again, this time in Romania, after an earlier procedure. He described the process itself: “The doctor gave me 118 anaesthesia injections, the operation lasted almost 10 hours.”
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WhatsAppThat is what this article relies on. Trăistariu did not give the exact date of his first, earlier transplant, and this article does not name the clinic or the doctor, so we do not guess at those details. Where the text below explains the procedure and recovery, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.
Why his account is useful
Trăistariu has spoken about his hair loss and transplants repeatedly over the years, rather than addressing it once and moving on. The detail he gave — close to 10 hours of surgery and well over a hundred injections of local anaesthetic — reflects a large-scale session covering a significant area, not a quick touch-up.
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Nothing here comments on his appearance; the point is that a long procedure of this kind is a real commitment of time, which is useful for anyone trying to plan around it.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, and placed where hair is missing. Two techniques are used, sometimes together:
FUE
- How it works
- Grafts extracted one by one; no incisions or stitches
- Typically chosen when
- Classic choice for most patients
DHI
- How it works
- Grafts implanted directly with a pen-like tool, no pre-made channels
- Typically chosen when
- Denser placement in a chosen area
Combined FUE+DHI
- How it works
- FUE extraction, DHI implantation
- Typically chosen when
- Larger areas needing both speed and density, which can mean a longer session
A larger number of grafts generally means a longer procedure, which is consistent with the length Trăistariu described; the whole operation still takes place in a single day, and the patient goes home the same evening.
Who is a candidate, including for a repeat procedure
A transplant is usually considered for androgenetic hair loss, a receding hairline or temples, thinning at the crown, or low density overall. A second, repeat transplant — as Trăistariu described having — is a normal option when hair loss continues in new areas or when a patient wants greater density than the first session gave.
- The donor area matters most, especially for a repeat procedure: the surgeon checks how much healthy hair remains available before estimating further grafts.
- Some conditions rule it out for now, including active patchy (focal) alopecia, trichotillomania and body dysmorphic disorder.
- Other contraindications include age under 18, uncontrolled diabetes, severe heart disease, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics.
What recovery looks like
The first 7–10 days are for healing of the tiny puncture points. Around weeks 2–4 the transplanted hairs typically shed — a normal stage, since the follicles themselves remain in place. New growth usually starts at months 3–4, density becomes clearly visible at months 6–9, and the final result is judged at months 12–18.
How recovery after a hair transplant usually goes
- Day of the procedureLocal anaesthesia; grafts are harvested and placed in a single outpatient visit, which can take several hours for a larger session.
- Days 1–10The tiny puncture points heal; mild redness and scabbing fade.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs usually shed — a normal stage, the follicles stay in place.
- Months 3–4New growth begins.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- Months 12–18The final result is assessed.
Hair transplant at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined hair transplants for patients from other countries, with a free first consultation available online. The surgeon 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 at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI; the combined method is $2,700.
The price includes follow-up visits 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 Mihai Trăistariu or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of a man who talked openly, more than once, 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 Mihai Trăistariu have this hair transplant?
He posted about it in January 2015, describing it as a repeat procedure done in Romania after an earlier transplant.
Why did the operation take almost 10 hours?
He did not explain the exact reason, but a longer procedure is generally linked to a larger number of grafts. This article does not assume the exact figure in his case.
Is it normal to need a second hair transplant?
Yes. A repeat procedure is a normal option when hair loss continues in new areas or when a patient wants more density than an earlier session achieved.
Is a hair transplant painful?
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so it is not painful during surgery. Mild discomfort in the first days afterwards is normal and manageable.
How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
Current prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI; the combined method is $2,700. The exact price is confirmed after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- WOWbiz.ro, 19 January 2015
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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