Gergely Harsányi's hair transplant

Gergely Harsányi - a lot of people used to tease me about my growing forehead, but that's over now!

Gergely Harsányi, captain of the Hungarian men's national handball team, decided to undergo a hair transplant to find a permanent solution to his hair loss. The two-day procedure was successfully completed, and in our interview we asked Gergő to tell us about the background and his experience of the surgery.

How were the days before your surgery? Were you looking forward to the procedure?

My family members kept asking me if I was nervous, but interestingly I didn't feel any nervousness at all, partly because I had talked to someone who had gone through this procedure, and partly because I had read about it on the HairHungary website and seen the interviews with patients, so I knew what to expect. Three days before the surgery we still played a European Championship qualifier with the national handball team, so I really didn't even have time to be nervous.

What really inspired you to decide on a hair transplant - had you perhaps tried other remedies before?

When my hair started to thin in the first half of my twenties, I did everything to stop the process. I stopped using gel, started using more serious shampoos and products, and I even went to a trichologist, but unfortunately nothing helped. My friends increasingly teased me about my receding forehead, until last year a handball acquaintance of mine drew my attention to this option: he had also had the hair transplantation and the result it was astonishing - a few years ago he was still bald, and now he was telling me about it with a full head of hair:) Seeing this, I thought I would try it myself too.

Are you satisfied with the procedure, the doctor, and the surgical assistance?

My transformation is simply unbelievable. Friends and strangers stop me everywhere to ask how I got such a head of hair, when not long ago I even had to protect the top of my head with sunscreen. I can only speak in superlatives about the doctor and her team. Alongside their incredible professional knowledge and precision, what won me over most was their kindness and helpfulness.

How did these two days go, and how did you spend your time during the surgery?

I arrived at the clinic at 8 in the morning, where first they cut my hair, which wasn't very long to begin with. During the surgery we chatted with the doctor and the assistants, I exchanged messages with my family and friends, read the newspaper, and in the afternoon watched movies. Forrest Gump successfully held my attention again after many years.

How demanding was it, in your opinion?

The mornings were harder to get through, since I had to lie on my stomach then, but I handled the afternoons better sitting up. Since I had set aside these 2 days for this, as an athlete I overall handled the immobility well. 

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Did you feel any pain?

I only felt pain in the first few seconds, when I got the anesthetic injections; after that my head went numb and I just felt that they were working on it. In the afternoon I felt a slight pressure in my head, but by evening that was gone too.

How was the first night, and what was your first positive feedback about your new crown of hair?

The first night was strange only in that I could only lie on my back, but I was given painkillers, so I slept well.

It felt great to be able to gel my hair again, and that my hairdresser isn't limited to just one style. And of course, my little daughter can now pull my hairstyle too!

Is it time for well-deserved rest? When does the preparation begin?

Next week I still have an obligation at Semmelweis University, I'm currently finishing its coaching sessions and there will be practice, but after that real rest will finally follow. Preparation starts in mid-July, so I'll be able to switch off completely for a full 2 weeks.

If you're curious about Harsányi Gergely's further opinions, check out his own blog by clicking here, and if you are curious about the success of the hair transplant, take a look at the before-and-after photos by clicking here!