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Did Thibault Garcia have a hair transplant? Yes, and he said so himself
Thibault Garcia, known from the French reality show “Les Marseillais” and as the partner of influencer Jessica Thivenin, is used to sharing his life with a large audience. In August 2023 that included his hair: he told his followers he had just had a hair transplant, and that it was not the first. Here is what he said, where it was reported, and what a hair transplant involves today.
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Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Thibault Garcia
- Country
- France
- Who
- Reality TV star and influencer
- Quote source
- Voici, 22 August 2023
I went to Paris to have my implants done. It’s the third time I’ve done it… I think I don’t accept baldness.
What did Thibault Garcia say about his hair transplant?
In August 2023 Thibault Garcia appeared with a shaved head in photos posted by Jessica Thivenin for their daughter’s second birthday. He had already explained the reason to his followers. The French magazine Voici quoted him: “I went to Paris to have my implants done. It’s the third time I’ve done it… I think I don’t accept baldness.”
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WhatsAppWhen a follower asked for the name of the specialist, he declined, explaining that he could not advertise a clinic: “Unfortunately I can’t tell you about the clinic, it’s forbidden by law. I’m not allowed to advertise it.” The photos drew mixed reactions online, from compliments on the short hair to comments that he had had nice hair before.
That is all this article relies on. Thibault Garcia did not name the clinic, the doctor, the technique or the number of grafts, so we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes hair transplantation in general, not his treatment.
What his words tell us
Two details in his short statement are useful for anyone considering the procedure. First, he spoke of a third session. Many men need more than one procedure over the years, either to add density or because hair loss continues in other areas. A transplant moves resistant hair from the back of the head; it does not stop the natural process of hair loss elsewhere.
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Second, he was honest about the motive: he simply does not accept going bald. That is the most common reason men give, and there is nothing wrong with it. He also refused to turn his post into an advert, which is the right instinct. Nothing here judges anyone’s appearance; the interest is in how he explained his choice.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from the donor area at the back of the head and implanted where hair is thinning. The main techniques are:
- FUE: grafts are extracted individually and placed with forceps 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, giving close control over angle and direction.
- Combined DHI+FUE: FUE extraction with DHI implantation, used for the hairline and for adding density.
FUE
- How grafts are placed
- Forceps, into channels
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Graft survival
- 98–100%
- Typical use
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Price at City Medical Centre (promotion until the end of October)
- $2,200
DHI
- How grafts are placed
- Choi pen, no channels
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Graft survival
- 98–100%
- Typical use
- Adding density
- Price at City Medical Centre (promotion until the end of October)
- $2,500
DHI+FUE
- How grafts are placed
- FUE extraction, pen implantation
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Graft survival
- 98–100%
- Typical use
- Alopecia and density
- Price at City Medical Centre (promotion until the end of October)
- $2,700
For a repeat session the doctor first checks how much donor hair is left, because the donor area is a limited reserve. That is one more reason why the plan is made at a consultation, not from a social media post.
Who is a good candidate
A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons are a receding hairline, thinning at the crown, androgenetic or diffuse alopecia, and hair loss after an injury or a burn. Contraindications include patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer and insufficient donor density.
- If you have had a transplant before, tell the doctor how many grafts were used and when; it affects the plan.
- Mention medicines and chronic conditions, so the doctor can plan anaesthesia and healing.
- Allow ten days for healing, with simple rules on washing, sleeping and headwear.
What results look like over time
The patient goes home on the same day. Over the first 0–10 days crusts come off and swelling goes down. In weeks 2–4 the transplanted hairs fall out; this is expected and the follicles stay in place. That is also why a shaved head right after the procedure, like the one in his photos, says nothing yet about the result.
New growth starts after 3–4 months, density is clearly visible at 6–9 months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.
How the result of a hair transplant usually develops
- Day of the procedureLocal anaesthesia; grafts are taken and implanted; home the same day.
- Days 0–10Healing: crusts come off and swelling goes down.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs fall out, an expected stage; the follicles stay in place.
- Months 3–4New hairs start to grow.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- Months 12–18Final result: final density and a natural hairline.
A hair transplant at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs FUE, DHI and combined hair transplants for international patients, including from France. The first consultation is free and can be done online: the doctor reviews photos of the hair and donor area, estimates the number of grafts and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. Promotional prices until the end of October 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 Thibault Garcia or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of a man who talked openly about this 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
Did Thibault Garcia have a hair transplant?
Yes. He told his followers he had his implants done and that it was the third time, because he does not accept going bald. Voici reported his words in August 2023.
Why did Thibault Garcia not name the clinic?
When a follower asked, he said he could not give the clinic’s name because advertising it was forbidden by law.
Can a hair transplant be repeated?
Yes, if the donor area still has enough hair. The doctor checks the remaining donor reserve and the earlier procedures before planning another session.
When is the final result of a hair transplant visible?
New growth starts after 3–4 months, density is clearly visible at 6–9 months and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.
How much does a hair transplant cost at City Medical Centre?
Promotional prices until the end of October are $2,200 for FUE, $2,500 for DHI and $2,700 for the combined method, fixed in the contract after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Voici (citing his Instagram), 22 August 2023
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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