TV Doctor Christian Jessen's Second Hair Transplant
The Embarrassing Bodies star returned to Dr. Asim Shahmalak at Crown Clinic for a second procedure to boost his hairline after pneumonia caused further hair loss.
- 3,000+
- Hairs transplanted
- 1,800
- Grafts
- FUT
- Procedure
- £5,500
- Procedure cost
Before & After
Gaps in the temples were filled and new hair was transplanted into the mid-scalp for a fuller, thicker hairline.
1,800
Grafts - around 3,000 hairs
It takes up to a year for transplanted hair to fully grow back after an FUT procedure.
The Story of Dr. Christian Jessen
TV doctor Christian Jessen came to Crown Clinic for a second hair transplant to boost his hairline. The star of the hit show Embarrassing Bodies had the £5,500 procedure after dealing with pneumonia that caused his hair to thin.
Dr. Asim Shahmalak transplanted 3,000 hairs from the back of Dr. Jessen’s scalp to the front. Dr. Jessen, 46, had the procedure four years after his first operation, and there was only one surgeon he was going to return to.
“I am very pleased that I had it done again – it has been very empowering for me.”
“I thought, ‘why am I constantly telling people how to change things about themselves that they dislike if I can’t do the same for myself?’ I just hope by talking about it openly that I can remove some of the stigma surrounding male cosmetic procedures.”
Why a Second Transplant?
Up to 30% of male hair transplant patients go in for round two - usually because they continue losing natural hair even though the transplanted hair remains in place.
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Continued hair loss
Side effects led Dr. Jessen to stop taking Propecia, and a debilitating bout of pneumonia accelerated further thinning.
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FUT strip technique
A strip of hair was taken from the back of the scalp and divided into individual hairs before being transplanted into the hairline.
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Filling the gaps
Dr. Shahmalak filled gaps in the temples and transplanted new hair into the mid-scalp for a thicker overall look.
Why Dr. Jessen Returned to Crown Clinic
Dr. Jessen chose Dr. Shahmalak after they worked together on Embarrassing Bodies, and trusted him enough to come back four years later for a second procedure.
“We filmed Dr. Shahmalak on the show after performing a transplant and I remember thinking it looked great. Dr. Shahmalak has a great manner and I’m pleased with the results.”
Following his procedure, Dr. Jessen:
“My advice would be if you do decide to have one, make sure you are very careful about the surgeon you choose.”
Natural results, patient-first care.
- Experienced hair transplant surgeons
- FUT, FUE and hair transplant repairs
- Second procedures and top-ups
- Trusted by doctors and public figures alike
Thinking About a Hair Transplant?
Treatment is planned individually according to your pattern of hair loss, donor hair availability and treatment goals. Crown Clinic can assess your hair loss and discuss whether FUT or FUE may be suitable for you.
