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Peter Okoye's hair transplant: Mr P filmed it for his fans
In May 2024 Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P of P-Square, shared videos from his hair transplant on Instagram. He spoke before the procedure, during a lunch break and afterwards, and even gave the number of grafts. Here is what he said, as reported by Nigerian media, and what the procedure involves for anyone considering it.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Before his hair transplant Peter Okoye told his followers, as Daily Trust quoted, that they would see the before and after.
- He wanted to correct his receding hairline, and during a break said extraction was done, about 2400 grafts, and he felt 100% better.
- A hair transplant is done in one day under local anaesthesia, with a break, and the patient goes home the same day.
- For about ten days the scalp heals, new growth starts after 3–4 months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months.
- At City Medical Centre the first consultation and graft count are free, and the price is fixed in the contract.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Peter Okoye
- Country
- Nigeria
- Who
- Singer, member of the duo P-Square
- Year of operation
- 2024
- Quote source
- Daily Trust, 16 May 2024
What did Peter Okoye say about his hair transplant?
Before the procedure he told his followers, as quoted by Daily Trust: “You guys know I’ve been very uncomfortable about it but guess what, you will see the before and after of the magic these guys are about to do.” Daily Trust reported that his aim was to correct his receding hairline and feel more confident in photographs.
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WhatsAppIn a follow-up video filmed during a break he gave an update: “The extraction part is done, we have about 2400 and it’s time to eat. I feel better 100%, nothing to worry about; just to look good for you guys.” Daily Post Nigeria reported the same words and that he described the transplant as successful.
That is all we rely on. Beyond the approximate graft count he mentioned himself, he did not describe the technique, so we do not guess. The rest of the article explains hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.
Why his videos are useful to watch
Many people imagine a transplant as a mysterious, painful event. Mr P showed something much more ordinary: a patient in a good mood, taking a lunch break between stages. That matches how the operation is actually organised — it is done under local anaesthesia, in one day, with pauses, and the patient goes home afterwards.
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He also named the reason plainly: he had been uncomfortable with his hairline. A receding hairline is one of the most common forms of male hair loss, and treating it is a personal choice, not a question of vanity.
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What “about 2,400” grafts means
A graft is a small unit of skin containing one or several hairs. The number needed depends on the size of the area and the density wanted. For context, the real before/after cases shown on the City Medical Centre site involved 2,500–4,000 grafts by FUE, photographed 12 months after surgery. The exact figure for any patient is set at the consultation, where the graft count is free.
- Preparation
- The hairline and recipient zones are marked; local anaesthesia is given
- Extraction
- Grafts are taken one by one from the back of the head and temples, without stitches
- Break
- A pause for rest and food — the moment Mr P filmed
- Implantation
- Grafts are placed into channels (FUE) or with an implanter pen (DHI)
- Discharge
- Care instructions, then home the same day
City Medical Centre uses FUE ($2,200), DHI with a Choi implanter pen ($2,500) and a combined method with FUE extraction and DHI implantation ($2,700).
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
A transplant suits people with a receding hairline or temples, a high hairline, low density, diffuse alopecia, or hair loss after trauma, burns, illness or hormonal disorders — provided the donor area is strong enough. Contraindications include patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, epilepsy, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, a pacemaker, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B/C, a history of pulmonary embolism and intolerance to anaesthetics.
After booking, the clinic sends a list of tests and instructions.
Recovery after the procedure
For about ten days the scalp heals and small crusts fall off. In weeks two to four the transplanted hairs shed — the follicles remain. New hair begins to grow at three to four months, density becomes visible at six to nine months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months. The “before and after” Mr P promised his fans takes that long to show in full.
From surgery day to the final result
- Surgery dayLocal anaesthesia, extraction, a break, implantation; home the same day.
- Days 1–10Healing; crusts fall off; follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed — this is expected.
- Months 3–4New growth starts.
- Months 6–9Density becomes visible.
- Months 12–18The final result is assessed.
A hair transplant at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre treats international patients, including patients from Nigeria. The first consultation is free and can be done online: the doctor reviews photos of the hair and donor area, estimates the grafts and quotes a price fixed in the contract, with no extra charges on the day of surgery. Follow-up appointments at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months, dressings, a personal coordinator and a lifetime guarantee of hair growth are included. See the hair transplant page.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Peter Okoye or his treatment. We refer to his videos only because he chose to share the process publicly.
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 Peter Okoye have his hair transplant?
He shared videos of the procedure on Instagram in May 2024, and Nigerian media reported it on 16 May 2024.
How many grafts did Mr P get?
In his own video he said about 2,400 had been extracted. He did not give further technical details.
Why did Peter Okoye get a hair transplant?
He said he had been very uncomfortable about his hair; Daily Trust reported his aim was to fix a receding hairline and feel more confident in photos.
Can you eat and rest during a hair transplant?
Yes. The procedure is done under local anaesthesia and usually includes breaks between extraction and implantation.
What does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
FUE is $2,200, DHI $2,500 and the combined method $2,700. 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.
- Daily Trust, 16 May 2024
- Daily Post Nigeria, 16 May 2024
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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