Did Paulus Arajuuri have a hair transplant? Yes, and he wants men to stop feeling ashamed

He was also honest about what the change meant to him: “This is maybe the embarrassing thing to admit, because I would like to think it doesn't matter, but there is a more confident feeling. It is a funny psychological effect to wake up in the morning when every morning there is a little more hair on your head.” According to MTV, he said it took months before the results began to show.

In June 2026 Ilta-Sanomat, retelling his interview with Helsingin Sanomat, reported that he had the transplant in Turkey in autumn 2024, and quoted him: “Instead of wondering whether someone notices, I decided: notice it.”

That is all we rely on here. Arajuuri did not describe the technique or the number of grafts, so this article does not guess at them. The sections below describe hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

By saying out loud that hair loss affected his self-confidence, he made it easier for others — especially young men, who he said are often left alone with the issue — to treat it as an ordinary topic.

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. That is why the plan should also take into account how the hair around the transplanted area may change over the years.

• 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 and costs $2,700. Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the donor area, so the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story.

There are also contraindications, including patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a pacemaker and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before a date is booked. Preparation is simple: the clinic sends a list of tests and instructions in advance.

Density becomes clearly visible at six to nine months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.

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 Paulus Arajuuri 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.