Did Naglis Bierancas have a hair transplant? Yes, and he explained why

What did Naglis Bierancas say about his hair transplant?

In spring 2022 the influencer and photographer shared his trip for a hair transplant with his followers: he showed his head being shaved before the procedure and openly showed how he looked afterwards, when the swelling started. He then talked about it on the LNK lifestyle show “Nuo... Iki...”, and 15min.lt published his words on 2 May 2022.

According to 15min.lt, he noticed his hair starting to thin soon after finishing school, when he was only 19, and he had dreamed about the operation for the past three years. His advice to other men was direct: “If you can see that you have those three hairs left, don’t try to cover the bald patch with three hairs. To me it looks really bad when someone tries to hide a bald spot with a few hairs. Better go bald, or have the operation, or learn to mask it the way I did — so many people told me they never even suspected I was losing my hair.”

On the same show he spoke about appearance more broadly: “A person’s appearance matters as much as I see at first. Later on, communication and character decide everything anyway.”

That is what we rely on here. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment. We do not name clinics or doctors and do not guess at medical details he did not give.

Why his openness matters

Many men worry about hair loss in silence and try to hide it for years, just as Bierancas says he did with the right haircut. His point is simple: there are honest options — accept it, learn to live with it, or treat it — and none of them requires pretending. Talking about it openly takes away some of the shame that keeps men from asking a doctor at all.

His story also shows that a hair transplant is not an overnight change. He showed his followers the shaved head and the swelling in the first days, which is exactly what happens after most procedures. For men who are weighing the decision, that kind of plain account is often more useful than polished before-and-after pictures.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. 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 and placed into channels prepared 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.

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, so the choice is made at a consultation.

Who is a good candidate

A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons to consider it include a receding hairline or temples, thinning at the crown or low overall density, patchy hair loss and hair loss after trauma or burns. Hair loss that starts early, as Bierancas described, is common in men and is usually genetic.

There are also contraindications, including age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before a date is booked.

What results look like over time

The first days are about healing: small crusts form and fall off, and patients follow instructions on washing, sleeping and headwear. Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks two to four; this is normal, because the follicles stay under the skin. New growth starts after three to four months, density becomes clearly visible at six to nine months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

1. Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
2. Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
3. Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the follicles remain under the skin.
4. Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
5. Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
6. 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 donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Prices start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI. Follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months are included, 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 Naglis Bierancas or his treatment. His story is quoted here because he chose to talk about it 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

When did Naglis Bierancas have his hair transplant?

He shared it with his followers in spring 2022, and 15min.lt published his words on 2 May 2022. He said his hair started thinning at 19 and he had dreamed about the operation for three years.

What advice did Naglis Bierancas give other men?

Not to cover a bald patch with a few remaining hairs: either go bald, have the operation, or learn to mask it well.

Is a hair transplant permanent?

Transplanted follicles come from the back of the head, where hair resists genetic hair loss, so they usually keep growing for life. Native hair around them can still thin, which the doctor takes into account.

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?

It is done under local anaesthesia. The anaesthetic injections are the most noticeable part, which matches what Bierancas described; afterwards patients usually feel tightness and mild discomfort for a few days.