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Did Valtteri Lehtinen have a hair transplant? Yes, and he told Seiska
Finnish actor Valtteri Lehtinen told Seiska that he had a hair transplant in Stockholm because hair loss runs in his family, and spoke frankly about the itching and the result a year later. Here is what he said and what the procedure involves.
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Hair loss started to worry me, because it runs in our family.
What did Valtteri Lehtinen say about his hair transplant?
Finnish actor Valtteri Lehtinen, known from the long-running TV series Uusi päivä, told the magazine Seiska about his hair transplant in an interview published on 5 July 2026. He had the procedure in Stockholm in May of the previous year, and explained why: “Hair loss started to worry me, because it runs in our family.”
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WhatsAppHe described how he timed it: “Last year I knew I had a longer break from filming, so that gave me the chance to make this dream come true.” He said the procedure cost about 4,500 euros and that he chose the clinic in Sweden because a friend recommended it and it was closer. He came home after one night.
He was candid about recovery and the result. The hardest part was the itching: “You are not allowed to scratch the implanted hairs, which felt like an impossible challenge.” And on the outcome: “The difference compared with before is significant.” He added that it was not as dramatic as he had perhaps hoped and that he still uses tinted hair powder, but that he now has hope of keeping his hair.
That is what we rely on. Where the text below explains techniques, timelines and prices, it describes hair transplantation in general and the service at City Medical Centre, not his treatment.
Why his honest account is useful
Lehtinen’s interview is refreshingly balanced. He did not present the transplant as a miracle; he said the change was significant but less dramatic than he had imagined. That is a realistic picture. How much density a transplant can create depends on the donor area and on how far hair loss has progressed, and a surgeon should say so plainly at the consultation.
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His remark that many young men’s self-esteem suffers from hair loss is also worth taking seriously. Hereditary hair loss often starts in the twenties and keeps progressing, so the plan has to work for the future, not only for today. Some men combine a transplant with treatment to protect their native hair, and some, like Lehtinen, keep using cosmetic aids such as hair powder while the result matures.
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How a hair transplant works today
A modern hair transplant is an outpatient operation under local anaesthesia. Follicles are taken one by one from the donor area, usually the back of the head and the temples, where hair is resistant to genetic thinning, and implanted where hair is missing. The two main techniques are:
- FUE — grafts are extracted individually through tiny punctures and placed into channels the surgeon prepares in advance. There is 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. 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, and how to prepare
A transplant works best when the donor area is dense enough to give grafts and the hair loss has a stable pattern. Typical reasons people consider it:
- a receding hairline or thinning temples;
- thinning at the crown or overall low density;
- hair loss after trauma, burns or scarring along the hairline.
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 a date is booked. Before the operation you usually stop alcohol and blood-thinning medicines for the period the doctor names, and the hair at the donor area is trimmed short on the day.
What recovery and results look like
You go home on the day of surgery. Over the first ten days the scalp heals and small crusts fall off; the doctor explains how to wash the hair and how to sleep so the grafts are not disturbed. Itching is common and should not be scratched.
Transplanted hairs usually shed in weeks two to four — that is normal, the follicles stay under the skin — 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, which is why patience matters more than the first photos.
Lehtinen’s experience of intense itching in the first phase is common. Following the doctor’s instructions on washing and not scratching protects the grafts while they take hold.
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, including patients from Finland. 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, $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 the clinic gives a lifetime guarantee of hair growth. More details are on the hair transplant page and the page for patients from Helsinki.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Valtteri Lehtinen or his treatment. His words are quoted here only because he chose to talk about the procedure openly.
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
Where did Valtteri Lehtinen have his hair transplant?
He told Seiska that the procedure was done in Stockholm, Sweden, and that he chose the clinic on a friend's recommendation and because it was closer.
Why did Valtteri Lehtinen have a hair transplant?
He said hair loss started to worry him because it runs in his family, and a long break from filming gave him the chance to do it.
Is itching after a hair transplant normal?
Yes, itching in the first weeks is common. The implanted hairs must not be scratched; the doctor explains how to care for the scalp while the grafts take hold.
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.
Does a hair transplant hurt?
The operation is done under local anaesthesia. The injections of the anaesthetic are the most noticeable part; afterwards patients usually describe tightness, itching and mild discomfort for a few days.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Seiska, 5 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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