Did Sebastián Yatra have a hair transplant? Yes, and he said so himself

What did Sebastián Yatra say about his hair transplant?

In an interview with the Spanish radio station LOS40, the Colombian singer said that the year before he had decided to have a hair graft during a visit to Spain. The conversation was reported in September 2024 by ¡HOLA!, which quoted him: “People make such a taboo of these things, but look, my dad is bald, it has to be said. And my grandfather on my mother’s side, which is where the baldness comes from, was bald.”

He also explained why he acted: “My hairline was already very high.” And he described what comes after the operation: “So I have to go to the treatments and the check-ups so that the process keeps going well. It’s a graft for life. Who doesn’t get a graft?”

That is the whole of what we rely on here. Yatra did not name the technique or the number of grafts in these remarks, so this article does not guess at them, and it does not name any clinic or doctor. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

Why his openness matters

Yatra did two things that many men find hard: he spoke about the operation calmly and he named the reason — hereditary hair loss on his father’s side and his mother’s side. His point that the topic should not be taboo turns a private worry into an ordinary medical question that can be discussed with a doctor.

His words also show two useful facts for anyone thinking about it. First, male hair loss is very often genetic (androgenetic alopecia), and a family history is one of the first things a doctor asks about. Second, a transplant is not a single day but a process with check-ups afterwards, exactly as he described. A transplant does not stop genetic hair loss; it moves hair that resists it from the back of the head to the areas that have thinned.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia, and the patient goes home the same day. Hair follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, and implanted where hair has thinned. The hair at the back of the head is resistant to genetic hair loss, which is why it is used. The main techniques are:

• FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures and placed into channels prepared by the surgeon. No incisions 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.
• Combined DHI+FUE — extraction by FUE, implantation with the DHI pen.

Which option fits depends on the extent of hair loss and the donor area, which is why the choice is made at a consultation, not from a celebrity story. With a family history like the one Yatra described, the doctor also looks at how hair loss may progress over the coming years, so that the new hairline still looks natural later.

Who is a good candidate and how to prepare

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

• a receding hairline, a high hairline or thinning temples;
• thinning at the crown or overall low density;
• patchy (focal) hair loss, hair loss after trauma or burns, or after illness or hormonal disorders.

There are also contraindications, including 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 starts after the consultation: the patient receives a list of tests and instructions for the days before surgery.

Recovery and what results look like over time

Yatra mentioned treatments and check-ups after the operation, and that is typical: the first days are about healing and care, and the result develops over many months. In the first ten days the scalp heals and small crusts fall off. In weeks two to four the transplanted hairs usually shed — that is normal, the follicles stay in place — and 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 further down 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 the donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract, with no extra charges on the day of surgery. Current prices are $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 a lifetime guarantee of hair growth, and a personal coordinator stays in touch from the first message to recovery. More details are on the hair transplant page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Sebastián Yatra 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

When did Sebastián Yatra have his hair transplant?

In the interview reported in September 2024 he said he had the graft the year before, during a visit to Spain. He did not give an exact date.

Why did Sebastián Yatra decide on a hair transplant?

He said his hairline was already very high and that baldness runs in his family: his father is bald, and so was his maternal grandfather.

Which method did Sebastián Yatra use?

He did not say publicly which technique was used, so we do not speculate. Today most transplants are done by FUE, DHI or a combination; the choice depends on the individual hair loss and donor area.

Is a hair transplant permanent?

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

How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?

Prices are $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.