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Did Thodoris Atheridis have a hair transplant? Yes, and he said so himself
In December 2017, as a guest on Giorgos Liagkas's evening show on Ant1, the Greek actor Thodoris Atheridis answered the question of whether he had had any cosmetic procedure: yes, he had had a hair transplant. Below is exactly what he said, where it was published, and what the procedure he talked about involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In Dec. 2017, a guest on Giorgos Liagkas's show on Ant1, Atheridis said he'd had a hair transplant.
- Asked about procedures, he said an actor must look good, but called this not a cosmetic op as such.
- He didn't describe the technique, graft count or other medical details.
- A hair transplant is outpatient under local anaesthesia, FUE or DHI, result judged at 12–18 months.
- At City Medical Centre, FUE is $2,200, DHI $2,500, combined $2,700, with a free first consultation.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
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What did Thodoris Atheridis say about his hair transplant?
The Greek outlet tlife.gr reported his words from the show in December 2017. Asked whether he had done any aesthetic procedure, he said: “An actor is also a product. We only have one life and we have to sell, and to keep ourselves looking as good as we can.” He added that, for now, he had not had a cosmetic procedure as such, but he had had a hair transplant.
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WhatsAppThat is the whole of what we rely on here. Atheridis did not describe the technique, the number of grafts or other medical details in that appearance, 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 answer made such an impression
In Greece, as elsewhere, men in the public eye have historically said little about hair transplants, even when the result was visible. Atheridis chose a relaxed, direct answer on a prime-time show instead of staying silent.
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For many men with thinning hair, that kind of openness turns a private worry into an ordinary medical decision that can be discussed calmly with a doctor.
Hair loss in men is common and in most cases genetic (androgenetic alopecia). A transplant does not stop that process; it moves hair that is resistant to it from the back of the head to the areas that have thinned.
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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 is missing. The two main techniques are:
- FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures, then placed into channels made 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.
How grafts are placed
- FUE
- Into channels prepared in advance
- DHI
- Directly with an implanter pen
Anaesthesia
- FUE
- Local
- DHI
- Local
Stitches
- FUE
- None
- DHI
- None
Typical use
- FUE
- Larger areas, more grafts
- DHI
- Hairline and dense packing of smaller areas
Price at City Medical Centre
- FUE
- $2,200
- DHI
- $2,500
A combined approach (FUE extraction with DHI implantation) is also used, priced at $2,700. 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.
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;
- hair loss after trauma or burns.
There are also contraindications, including patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy and intolerance to anaesthetics. The surgeon checks these before any date is booked.
What results look like over time
When public figures confirm a transplant, the hair shown already looks settled. For patients in general, the final picture takes time. Transplanted hairs usually shed in the first weeks — that is normal, the follicles stay in place — and new growth starts after a few months.
The final result is judged at 12–18 months. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.
How hair transplant results usually develop
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia; grafts are taken and implanted, then you go home.
- Days 1–10The scalp heals, crusts fall off; follow washing and sleeping instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed — expected; follicles remain under the skin.
- Months 3–4New hair begins to grow, often fine at first.
- Months 6–9Density becomes clearly visible.
- 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 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 Thodoris Atheridis 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 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 Thodoris Atheridis have his hair transplant?
He confirmed it in December 2017, as a guest on Giorgos Liagkas's evening show on Ant1. He did not give the exact date of the procedure.
Which method did Thodoris Atheridis use?
He did not describe the technique publicly, 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.
Where did he talk about it?
On Giorgos Liagkas's evening show on Ant1. His words were reported by the Greek outlet tlife.gr.
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 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.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- tlife.gr, 20 December 2017
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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