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Joel McHale

Joel McHale

Actor, Comedian

FUT, FUE Early 2000s - 2025 Confirmed

Before & After Photos

Joel McHale hair transplant before and after comparison

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Joel McHale before hair transplant

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Joel McHale after hair transplant

Before & After Analysis

Before his hair transplants, Joel McHale had a noticeably receding hairline and thinning hair, particularly at the temples and crown area, consistent with Norwood stage 3-vertex male pattern baldness. Following four procedures, his hairline is visibly lower and his hair is significantly thicker and denser, giving him a more youthful appearance.

Hair Restoration Journey

Joel McHale, the well-known actor and comedian, has openly confirmed his hair restoration journey, revealing he has undergone four separate hair transplant procedures. He started with the older, more invasive FUT 'strip' method, which he described as painful, before moving to the more modern FUE 'plucking' technique for later procedures. McHale has stated he spent approximately $10,000 on the transplants, which were performed in Los Angeles. He is pleased with the outcome, which has restored his hairline and hair density.

Public Statements

'Yeah, I'm fully bald. This is four transplants.' - Joel McHale, on the 'We Might Be Drunk' podcast. 'I did it way back when it was a strip. Painful. Don't do a strip.' - Joel McHale. 'Hair transplant tech has gone bananas, it’s a shame not to take advantage of it!' - Joel McHale.

Procedure Timeline

Year(s) Early 2000s - 2025
Technique FUT, FUE
Pre-Op Stage Norwood 3-vertex

Clinic / Doctor

Unknown

Status

Confirmed

Quick Facts

NameJoel McHale
ProfessionActor, Comedian
TechniqueFUT, FUE
Norwood StageNorwood 3-vertex
YearEarly 2000s - 2025


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