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Vadim Garbuzov and his hair transplant: what he said himself
Vadim Garbuzov, the Vienna-based professional dancer known from ORF’s “Dancing Stars” and RTL’s “Let’s Dance”, told his fans in July 2026 that he was having a hair transplant — and posted from the operating room. Below is what he said, where it was reported, and what the procedure involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In July 2026 t-online reported on what Vadim Garbuzov shared on Instagram about his hair transplant.
- He said appearance is very important because he works in TV, performs and dances, and hoped for a lower, fuller hairline.
- A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia, and you go home the same day.
- New hair begins to grow after 3–4 months, density is clearly visible at 6–9 months, and the final result is assessed at 12–18 months.
- At City Medical Centre prices start at $2,200 for FUE, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Stay in clinicSame day
- Final result12–18 months
- AnaesthesiaLocal
- Price
$2,700from $2,200
Profile
Vadim Garbuzov
- Country
- Austria
- Who
- Professional dancer
- Year of operation
- 2026
- Quote source
- t-online, 8 July 2026
I work in TV, I perform, I dance. That's why this is very, very important to me... I'm ready for my hair surgery... The first half is done. The hair was taken from the back of the head.
What did Vadim Garbuzov say about his hair transplant?
The German news site t-online reported in July 2026 on what Garbuzov had shared on Instagram.
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WhatsAppExplaining why he decided on the procedure, he said: “I work in TV, I perform, I dance. That’s why this is very, very important to me.” About his expectations: “I hope this treatment will make my hairline lower and make everything here a little fuller.” On the day itself he posted from the operating room: “I’m ready for my hair surgery.” Later he added: “The first half is done. The hair was taken from the back of the head,” and “So far everything has gone perfectly.”
That is what we rely on here, and nothing more. Garbuzov did not give the number of grafts or other medical details in these posts, 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 openness is useful
Garbuzov explained his decision with his profession: on stage and on camera, appearance is part of the job. According to t-online, he had noticed his hairline receding and density thinning over the past years, though he was not bald. Many men recognise that situation — the change is gradual, but it bothers them.
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By showing the process from the clinic, he made visible what is usually hidden: a planned outpatient procedure, not a mystery.
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 — exactly the donor area Garbuzov mentioned — 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; you go home the same day. 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 main techniques are:
- FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures, then 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, useful for the hairline.
- Combined DHI+FUE — FUE extraction with DHI implantation.
FUE
- How grafts are placed
- Into channels prepared in advance
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Stitches
- None
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $2,200
DHI
- How grafts are placed
- Directly with an implanter pen
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Stitches
- None
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $2,500
DHI+FUE
- How grafts are placed
- FUE extraction, DHI implantation
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Stitches
- None
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $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 and how to prepare
A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough and the hair loss has a clear pattern. Typical reasons to consider it:
- a receding hairline or thinning temples — the situation Garbuzov described;
- a high hairline or low overall density;
- hair loss after trauma, burns, illness or hormonal disorders.
Contraindications include patchy (focal) alopecia, age under 18, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, cancer, severe heart disease, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a pacemaker and intolerance to anaesthetics. Before the date is booked you receive a list of tests and instructions for preparation.
What results look like over time
As t-online noted, the final result of a hair transplant only shows after several months. Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks two to four — 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 below shows the usual stages.
How hair transplant results usually develop
- Day of surgeryLocal anaesthesia, grafts are taken and implanted; you go home the same day.
- Days 1–10The scalp heals and small crusts fall off; you follow the washing and sleeping instructions.
- Weeks 2–4Transplanted hairs shed. This is expected: the 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, counts the grafts needed and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract, with no extra charges on the day of surgery. 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 Vadim Garbuzov 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 Vadim Garbuzov have his hair transplant?
He shared it on Instagram in July 2026 and posted from the operating room; t-online reported on it on 8 July 2026.
Why did Vadim Garbuzov decide on a hair transplant?
He said he works in TV, performs and dances, so it was very important to him. He hoped for a lower hairline and fuller hair.
Where does the transplanted hair come from?
Usually from the back of the head and the temples, where hair is resistant to genetic hair loss. Garbuzov himself said his hair was taken from the back of the head.
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 can I see the final result?
New hair starts to grow after three to four months, density is visible at six to nine months, and the final result is judged at 12–18 months.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- t-online, 8 July 2026
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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