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Celebrity Hair Transplants Before and After - Pictures & Details

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Written by Rajath R Prabhu, last updated on 10 November 2022| min read
Celebrity Hair Transplants Before and After - Pictures & Details

Quick Summary

  • Celebrities often undergo hair transplant to maintain their youthful appearance.
  • Many celebrity hair transplants are kept under wraps, but some have been spoken about openly.
  • Hair transplant can help to restore a full head of hair, even in people who are in their 60s or 70s.

Appearances play a major role in bringing alive various fictional stories or fantasies in an actor’s life. Actors constantly make efforts to look good and influence their audience. Other celebrities in the field of sports or politics have an image to maintain that comes with their appearances. However, fame and money do not make someone immune to hair loss and baldness issues. 

In an industry as competitive as entertainment, losing hair can be a serious problem. So how do these celebrities have a full head of hair even in their 60s and 70s? With a hair transplant! While many celebrity hair transplants are kept under wraps, others have been spoken about openly. The following blog discusses some celebrity hair transplant before and after stories, along with pictures.

Why Do Celebrities Experience Hair Loss?

Like most people, celebrities also experience hair loss mainly due to a heredity condition called androgenetic alopecia (commonly called male or female-pattern baldness). However, other reasons can promote hair loss in celebrities, which include:

  1. Workout and Diet: Celebrities engage in regular workouts and follow strict diets to maintain their looks. However, they tend to lose hair when their body does not get enough nutrients or has too much testosterone. 
  2. Hair Products: Actors get their hair coloured, straightened, curled, or blow-dried for their different roles daily. They also need to use many chemical hair products, which can damage their hair follicles. 
  3. Harsh Weather Conditions: Celebrities spend a significant amount of time under harsh conditions, such as strong lights or the sun, which can trouble their locks. 
  4. Lack of Rest: Rest and sleep are two important requirements of healthy hair. Celebrities who do not get enough rest can start experiencing hair loss. 
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Indian Celebrities Hair Transplants

With several celebrities getting their hairlines adjusted, the once-infamous hair transplant procedure has now become standard. The following are the actors who transplanted their hair for a thick, fuller head of hair. 

Salman Khan

  1. Salman Khan, one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood, started noticing a receding hairline in the early 2000s. After having a bald look in his movie ‘Tere Naam’, Salman Khan underwent his first hair transplant in 2003 in India. After the transplant, his picture started doing rounds on the internet, showing his scar from the Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) technique. Due to the visible scar, he was unsatisfied with the results and went completely bald at the time. 
  2. After the unsatisfactory results of the first surgery, the actor decided to undergo another surgery in 2007 in Dubai. The second treatment using a Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant technique offered better results, with no sutures and quick recovery time. Finally, he underwent a third hair transplant procedure in 2016 at his farmhouse in Panvel by hair transplant surgeons from Dubai. The excellent results of the latest FUE surgery are visible to everyone. Selecting the right surgeon makes the procedure safe and secure with a high success rate. 

 Govinda

  1. The well-loved actor, Govinda was part of the movies that kept topping the box office charts. However, he faced major hair loss issues at the peak of his career.
  2. Following the advice of his closest pal in the industry, Salman Khan, he underwent a hair transplant using the Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) technique in 2012 to restore his receding hairline. The success story of his hair transplant was confirmed with several before and after pictures. 

Sanjay Dutt

  1. Sanjay Dutt, a famous actor in the industry, has always experimented with his looks, especially his hair. From long shoulder-length hair to going completely bald, he has successfully carried all his looks.
  2. After Agneepath, the actor decided to manage the effects of hair loss and underwent a FUT procedure in 2012. His images from the later movies prove him having a head full of hair and looking more fabulous than ever. 

Kapil Sharma

  1. Kapil Sharma, the smiling face of Indian television, is known for his charming good looks. For someone who appears on millions of TV sets daily, it is important to look his best always. Before the hair transplant, the comedian had thinning hair in the middle of his scalp, which is common among men as they age.
  2. People usually shave off their heads to hide such thinning hair. However, you can get satisfactory results from a hair transplant treatment performed by a qualified surgeon. While the news of his transplant was never officially confirmed, medical experts were confident by looking at his before and after pictures. 

Akshaye Khanna

  1. Akshaye Khanna, a part of several hit Bollywood movies, experienced hair loss early in his life. While many actors considered baldness a disaster in their careers, Akshaye Khanna embraced his bald look for several years in the industry.
  2. At first, he chose wigs, but they looked unnatural. When nothing else worked, he decided to undergo a hair transplant treatment. The treatment helped him become more confident on the screen. 

Amitabh Bachchan

  1. A self-made actor loved by people across all generations, Amitabh Bachchan enjoys superstardom in the Bollywood industry. Along with his sincere personality, thundering voice, and strong screen presence, Amitabh Bachchan is known for his thick mane of hair even at this age. However, it was not always the same. 
  2. During the popular television show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, images of him from the sets started doing rounds on the internet, raising concerns about his baldness. After some time, images from the same show emerged with the actor having a full head of hair, leading to speculations of a hair transplant. Later, medical experts confirmed the same. 

Vivek Oberoi

  1. Vivek Oberoi, one of the most charming actors in Bollywood, is another name on the list of celebrity hair transplants. After being a part of a few films, the actor started noticing the symptoms of a receding hairline early in his career.
  2. He tried various hairstyles to hide the receding hairline, but they were temporary solutions. Finally, he decided to get a hair transplant surgery. Since his personal life attracted much traction, his hair transplant became big news. The surgery showed positive results for him, making him look handsome and confident on the screen. 

Abhijeet Bhattacharya

  1. The famous 90s singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is known for his mesmerised voice and singing skills. The singer noticed a receding hairline, for which he chose to undergo a hair transplant procedure. The procedure was smooth and relaxing and offered natural results. 

Virendra Sehwag

  1. Virendra Sehwag is among the finest opening batsman the Indian cricket team has known. Though he had great hits on the ground, he started losing his hair in 2007. He underwent a painless FUE hair transplant procedure that left no scars on the scalp.
  2. His hair began to grow just a few months after the procedure. Virendra Sehwag openly discussed how his hair loss issues affected his image and overall brand value. 

Sourav Ganguly

  1. The former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also led the Indian cricket team as a captain. The cricketer reportedly lost his hair when he was about to retire from international cricket. This led to baldness in the middle of his scalp.
  2. The severe hair loss experienced by Sourav Ganguly started affecting his overall personality. However, his head became full of hair after he underwent a hair transplant.  

International Celebrities Hair Transplants

Besides Indian celebrity hair transplants before and after stories, various international celebrities underwent hair transplants to fix their hair loss issues. Let’s look at some of the most renowned celebrities on this list. Some famous people worldwide have had a hair transplant as their permanent hair loss solution. 

Elon Musk

  1. Who doesn’t know Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world. He is a celebrity followed by people all around the globe. However, his hard work and fortune did not make him immune to hair loss. He started experiencing a receding hairline at an early age. Elon Musk’s hair transplant was a very successful operation that completely changed his look. The incredible results are evident from his before and after pictures. 

Steve Carell

  1. It’s hard not to swoon at the sight of one of America's most famous actors and comedians, Steve Carell. Though the actor/comedian keeps his personal life far from public attention, one of his life-changing decisions was immediately noted by fans: his changing hairlines during the first two seasons of the hit show The Office. 
  2. Steve Carell had a severely receding hairline in the first season. However, in season 2, the actor was seen sporting a full head of hair. A hair transplant was the most obvious answer to this changing hairline between the two seasons. He underwent the procedure to make his character look less severe and help him age better in the subsequent seasons. 

Jimmy Carr

  1. The British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr has a huge fan following, making him want to look good on the stage! The comedian took advantage of the pandemic lockdown to address his hair loss issues and correct his uneven hairline. He even admitted to his fans about the hair transplant procedure. And as for the humour he is known for, Jimmy Carr further added that he had enough hair overall, simply in the wrong location.
  2. Therefore, he underwent a transplant for some hair redistribution. His celebrity hair transplant before and after pictures clearly show lowered and straightened hairline, proving that he made the right decision. 

Elton John

  1. Elton John is one of the most prominent singers, pianists, and composers alive! He’s the first celebrity known for having a hair transplant. Elton John experienced hair loss in the early 70s when he decided to have a hair transplant.
  2. However, his experience was agonising, and he was dissatisfied with the results. Hair transplant technology has significantly advanced since then, with highly successful procedures performed today. 

Wayne Rooney

  1. Wayne Rooney, the English professional football manager and former player, started losing hair before he was 25. He is the celebrity who popularised hair transplants for his generation of men by talking publicly about his decision.
  2. His first confirmed hair transplant with 2,500 hair grafts took place in 2011, at the peak of his Manchester United career. The next hair transplant with 1,000 hair grafts took place in 2013.

Hair Transplant is for You Too

Hair loss can affect a person from any background. People with hair loss and balding can experience negative emotions like stress, anxiety, unhappiness and other psychological issues. However, a hair transplant can permanently solve your hair loss problems. These celebrity hair transplant pictures prove that a transplant procedure can make people look young and help them feel more confident. 

You can even consult an HexaHealth expert if you have more doubts about the hair transplant procedure. Our professionals will not only help guide you through the process and explain the different techniques but also connect you with the right surgeon and the right hospital. So get in touch with us TODAY!

Frequently Asked Questions

Hair loss is a common problem that can happen to anyone from any background, even celebrities. Some of the common celebrity hair transplants include:

  1. Salman Khan
  2. Govinda
  3. Sanjay Dutt
  4. Kapil Sharma
  5. Amitabh Bachchan
  6. Elon Musk
  7. Steve Carell
  8. Jimmy Carr
  9. Elton John
  10. Wayne Rooney

Thanks to advanced technology, hair transplants do look realistic these days. Since the procedure involves using real hair from donor areas, it helps create a natural appearance of hair transplants. 

Yes, celebrities get hair transplants. Since image and looks are of utmost importance to famous people, hair transplants help them manage their hair loss issues. While many try to keep it under wraps and deny having it done, the Bollywood celebrity hair transplant before and after pictures depict a different story. 

Although hair transplants performed by an experienced surgeon do offer excellent results, the procedure is not for everyone. People who should not go for a hair transplant include the ones who:

  1. Have no hair since birth
  2. Are below 24 years
  3. Have serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, etc.
  4. Have blood-borne illness
  5. React to anaesthesia
  6. Have haemophilia

Yes, a hair transplant lasts forever in most cases because healthy hair follicles from the donor site are transplanted in the balding or thinning regions. The transplant is designed to be permanent; people rarely require re-doing it. 

A hair transplant is more expensive than other alternative treatments. However, it is completely worth it when you consider its positive results on your appearance, confidence, and long-lasting nature.

 A hair transplant can take a long time to show the results completely. Many people wish to hide their heads during this time, so the procedure is not evident. Here’s how you can hide your head after a hair transplant:

  1. Use distraction to draw attention away from your hair before surgery.
  2. Having long hair can help hide scars and scabs in the recipient area.
  3. Change your hair parting to cover the area where the hair transplant was performed.
  4. Use makeup to conceal redness around the implantation site. 
  5. Wash your hair frequently to get rid of crusts on the scalp.
  6. Wear a cap or wig. 
  7. Take a couple of weeks off from work to fully recover.
There is usually no upper age limit for getting a hair transplant. However, doctors recommend getting it done between 25-60 years of age. Getting a hair transplant at 55 or above is risky when the patient has a chronic illness or other serious condition.

A hair transplant is not recommended when taking any medication that affects hair growth or increases the risk of excessive bleeding. 

It is normal to lose transplanted hair two to three weeks post-surgery. However, new hair follicles begin to grow after this period. A person does not usually experience pattern baldness again after a hair transplant procedure. 

 Two important factors determining a good candidacy for a hair transplant include the amount of hair you have lost and the amount of hair available at the donor site. You are a good candidate when you have a good density of hair. 

Though hair transplant is a comparatively safe procedure, it has some side effects like any other procedure. These side effects include:

  1. Scarring
  2. Infections
  3. Bleeding
  4. Inflammation of hair follicles
  5. Itching and swelling
  6. Pus drainage around the surgical site
  7. Sensation loss

 Yes, you can get a hair transplant even if you still have hair. In fact, it is usually best if you are not bald before receiving the transplant because hair is usually harvested from healthy hair on the side and back of your head. 

Some of the Indian celebrities who got a hair transplant include:

  1. Salman Khan
  2. Govinda
  3. Sanjay Dutt
  4. Kapil Sharma
  5. Amitabh Bachchan
  6. Akshaye Khanna
  7. Vivek Oberoi
  8. Abhijeet Bhattacharya
  9. Virendra Sehwag
  10. Sourav Ganguly

The top 10 hair transplant doctors in India include:

  1. Dr Harikiran Chekuri
  2. Dr Arvind Poswal
  3. Dr Vinod Vij
  4. Dr Kiran Katkar
  5. Dr Devang Soni
  6. Dr Umesh Bilewar
  7. Dr Swati Kulkarni
  8. Dr Bhavesh Gupta
  9. Dr Mithila Virnak
  10. Dr Vaishali Kanti

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), the gold standard of hair transplants, is the most preferred treatment as it promises better results, lesser pain and discomfort, no scars, and faster recovery. A robotic FUE procedure can offer a success rate as high as 100%. 

Last Updated on: 10 November 2022

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational and learning purposes only. It doesn't cover every medical condition and might not be relevant to your personal situation. This information isn't medical advice, isn't meant for diagnosing any condition, and shouldn't replace talking to a certified medical or healthcare professional.

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Dr. Priyanka Sharma

Dr. Priyanka Sharma

MBBS, DNB Plastic Surgery

14 Years Experience

Dr Priyanka Sharma is a well-known Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon associated with HealthPort Clinic in Delhi. She has 14 years of experience in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery and worked as an expert Plastic,...View More

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Rajath R Prabhu

Rajath R Prabhu

MSc. Clinical Research I PG Diploma in Public Health Services Management

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His work in medical content writing and proofreading is noteworthy. He has also contributed immensely to public health research and has authored four scientific manuscripts in international journals. He was assoc...View More

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