Did Rafał Maślak have a hair transplant? Yes, and he told the whole story himself

What did Rafał Maślak say about his hair transplant?

Maślak shared a long video on Facebook about travelling to Turkey for the procedure, and Plotek quoted it in November 2022: “For many years I struggled with hair falling out. When I compared photos from the Mister Poland contest in 2014 with those from last year, my hair had shrunk considerably. I tried to save it in every way, and the hair kept falling out. It’s a difficult, embarrassing experience. Once I had made the decision, I cried like a child. The procedure is quite a serious matter, so I had to be one hundred percent sure.”

He explained that before travelling he had to send photos and a video, and a date was set only after he was qualified. About the day itself he said: “I had to lie there for a good few hours, sometimes I managed to fall asleep. I don’t consider it a hardcore feat — some headphones, Netflix and you can get through it.” And about the result: “Eight months have passed since the procedure and I have a lot of hair.”

That is everything we rely on here. Maślak did not name the clinic, the technique or the number of grafts in the statements quoted, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

Why his honesty matters

A man who won a national male beauty contest admitting that hair loss was an embarrassing experience, and that he cried when he finally decided, breaks a stereotype. Many men assume they should shrug hair loss off, and suffer quietly instead. Maślak’s words make it easier to treat it for what it is: a common medical issue with a well-established surgical option.

His description is also sensible. He tried other approaches first, wanted to be completely sure before the operation, and went through a qualification step with photos and video. That is the right order for anyone: assess, understand the procedure, and only then book a date.

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, where hair is genetically resistant to thinning, and implanted where hair is missing. The procedure can take several hours, which is why patients often listen to music or watch something, just as Maślak described.

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 and how to prepare

A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough to give grafts and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons people consider it:

• a receding hairline or deep temple recessions;
• thinning at the crown or low overall density;
• patchy hair loss or hair loss after trauma or burns.

There are contraindications, including age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The first step is usually exactly what Maślak described: sending photos of the hair and donor area so the doctor can assess them and estimate the number of grafts.

What results look like over time

Transplanted hairs usually shed within two to four weeks; the follicles stay under the skin. New growth starts after about three to four months and becomes clearly visible between six and nine months, which fits Maślak’s description of having a lot of hair eight months later. 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 over several hours; 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 the 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, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method. 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 Rafał Maślak 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 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

Where did Rafał Maślak have his hair transplant?

He said he travelled to Turkey for the procedure. He did not name the clinic in the statements we rely on.

How did Rafał Maślak feel about the decision?

He said hair loss had been a difficult and embarrassing experience for years, and that when he finally decided he cried like a child. Eight months later he said he had a lot of hair.

How long does a hair transplant take?

Usually several hours, under local anaesthesia. Patients lie or sit, can take breaks, and go home the same day.

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.

When will I see the result?

New hair starts growing after about three to four months and density becomes clearly visible at six to nine months. The final result is judged at 12–18 months.