Did Tauski have a hair transplant? Yes, and he talked about it with humour

What did Tauski say about his hair transplant?

In May 2020 the Finnish schlager singer Tauski (Tauno Peltonen) told Iltalehti that he had had a hair transplant the previous autumn. According to the newspaper, about 3,400 hairs with their roots were transplanted to the top of his head at a clinic in Istanbul to cover a bald spot on the crown. In his own words: “The hair transplants were done last autumn, when the pizza started to show, meaning the bald spot became visible. Now the hair looks pretty good. A full head of hair!”

Iltalehti also reported that he said he views cosmetic procedures positively and has worried over the years about signs of ageing, because he hopes to look youthful for a long time.

That is all we rely on here. Apart from the number of hairs reported by the newspaper, Tauski did not describe the technique or other medical details, so this article does not guess at them. The sections below describe hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.

Why his relaxed answer is useful

Tauski talked about his transplant with humour rather than embarrassment — the “pizza” on the crown is a joke many men with thinning hair will recognise. That tone matters: hair loss is common, and treating it as an ordinary topic makes it easier to ask a doctor practical questions instead of hiding the problem under a cap.

Thinning at the crown is one of the typical patterns of male hair loss, which in most cases is genetic (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant moves hair that is resistant to this process from the back of the head to the thinned area. It does not stop further thinning of the surrounding native hair, which the doctor takes into account when planning.

How a hair transplant works today

A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. 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 patient goes home the same day. 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 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.

Who is a good candidate

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 or thinning temples;
• thinning at the crown or overall low density;
• patchy (focal) hair loss, or hair loss after trauma, burns, 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 is simple: the clinic sends a list of tests and instructions in advance.

What results look like over time

When Tauski spoke to Iltalehti about half a year after the procedure, he said the hair looked pretty good. For patients in general, transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks — 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 start at $2,200 for FUE and $2,500 for DHI. 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 Tauski Peltonen 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 Tauski have his hair transplant?

He told Iltalehti in May 2020 that the transplant was done the previous autumn, that is in autumn 2019.

How many hairs were transplanted?

According to Iltalehti, about 3,400 hairs with their roots were transplanted to the top of his head.

Why did he decide on a transplant?

He said the bald spot on his crown had become visible. Iltalehti also reported that he views cosmetic procedures positively and hopes to look youthful for a long time.

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 number of grafts is estimated free of charge at the consultation.

Can the crown be treated with a transplant?

Thinning at the crown is one of the typical indications, provided the donor area at the back of the head is dense enough. The doctor assesses this at the consultation.