Didi Hamann's FUE Hair Transplant at Crown Clinic
Former Liverpool and Manchester City footballer Didi Hamann underwent an FUE hair transplant at Crown Clinic after becoming increasingly aware of his thinning hair during his television career. Dr. Asim Shahmalak transplanted 2,300 grafts, around 4,000 individual hairs, into Didi's temples and frontal hairline.
- 2,300
- Grafts transplanted
- 4,000
- Individual hairs
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- Age at treatment
- FUE
- Procedure
Didi's Results
Didi had 2,300 grafts, containing around 4,000 individual hairs, moved from the back and sides of his scalp to his temples and the front of his hairline.
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Grafts transplanted
He returned around a year after the procedure, once the transplanted hair had grown in, and said he was delighted with the difference.
The Story of Didi Hamann
Didi began losing his hair in his mid-30s. While the thinning had not concerned him significantly during his playing career, his move into television made him more conscious of his appearance.
The former German international and Match of the Day pundit was also influenced by England footballer Wayne Rooney’s decision to speak publicly about his own hair transplant.
Didi said:
“I have always liked Wayne both as a player and as a human. I remember thinking when he had his hair done, ‘Good for him – he wants to look better and isn’t afraid to tell the world about it’. I’m the same. I am happy to go public and make clear that you can really benefit from giving nature a helping hand.
It didn’t bother me too much when I was still playing but obviously my career now is in the media and I’m more aware of my appearance and want to look my best. You owe it to the viewer to really take care of your appearance.
I have seen how technology has developed, and there are now simple ways you can address the problem and restore your lost hair.”
Crown Clinic offers a range of hair loss treatments, with clinics in Manchester and London.
Didi's FUE Hair Transplant
Didi spent a day at Crown Clinic undergoing the same FUE procedure used for Wayne Rooney's hair transplant.
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Extraction
Individual grafts were harvested one by one from the donor areas at the back and sides of Didi's scalp.
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Transplantation
A total of 2,300 grafts, around 4,000 individual hairs, were transplanted into his temples and frontal hairline, where his thinning was most noticeable.
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Growth & Results
Didi returned to show the results around a year after his procedure, once the transplanted hair had grown in.
Why Didi Chose Crown Clinic
Didi chose Crown Clinic after learning about Dr. Asim Shahmalak’s reputation and experience in hair transplant surgery.
Didi said:
“I had also heard about Asim Shahmalak’s global reputation for surgical excellence. I knew I was in very safe hands.”
Dr. Shahmalak has treated a number of professional footballers, and attributed growing interest in hair transplantation among players partly to what he described as the “Rooney effect”.
Dr. Shahmalak said:
“Wayne Rooney totally changed the hair transplant industry. He was brave enough to admit he’d received help with his hair and suddenly lots of ordinary men, particularly younger men like Wayne, thought: ‘I’d like to do that, too.’
The effect in the football world has been startling. I see famous players all the time who need help with their hair but would rather not go public. They will seek treatment when they have a long-term injury or in the summer when they are not playing.
It takes a year for the footballer’s transplanted hair to fully grow back, so they can resume playing without acknowledging that they have had anything done.”
Following his procedure, Didi said:
“It has made a massive difference. It is such a simple procedure. You are in and out in a day and the results can have such a positive impact on a person’s self-confidence. I am thrilled with the results.”
Didi added:
“I am so glad I had it done. I do get asked by ex-players about having a hair transplant and I tell them that it worked for me and they could benefit, too. I didn’t realise how thin my hair was getting until all the new hair had grown back after the transplant. It is such a simple procedure. You are in and out.”
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Considering an FUE Hair Transplant?
If you are concerned about thinning around your hairline or temples, Crown Clinic can assess your hair loss and discuss whether FUE hair transplantation may be suitable for you.
