Dimitar Berbatov’s Hair Transplant: Before, After, and His New Hairline

Dimitar Berbatov was one of the most elegant footballers to grace the Premier League. During spells at Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Fulham, the striker thrilled fans with his superb technical ability allied to his brilliant goalscoring feats.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Bulgarian players of all time, he captained his country from 2006 to 2010 and became his nation’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Off the field, Berbatov also garnered attention for changes to his hairline as he was widely rumoured to have undergone surgery to correct his receding hairline. In this blog we explore why individuals like Berbatov are choosing hair transplant procedures at trusted, surgeon-led clinics like The Treatment Rooms London.

Dimitar Berbatov hair transplant before & after

Dimitar Berbatov announced his retirement from football in 2019 at the age of 38, but not before turning heads on the pitch once again by sporting an impressive full head of hair.

Where previously he had shown signs of baldness around his temples with a receding hairline, this was suddenly totally restored. As you can see in the picture below, he had a receding “M” shaped hairline which then became a more filled thicker-looking rounder hairline.

It appears he visited a hair transplant clinic for at least one treatment and most likely elected to have an FUE hair transplant (follicular unit excision). This involves follicular unit grafts being removed individually from the back and side of the scalp and then replanted in the thinning or balding areas.

This method has the advantage of minimal scarring once the procedure is completed. Patients are usually left with tiny hair transplant scars less than a millimetre in diameter. These small scars are not noticeable once the hair has regrown past grade 1 or 2.

FUE is particularly effective for patients who like to have their hair short or shaved – like Berbatov.

Take a look at our FUE before and after page for more examples of successful hair transplants conducted by The Treatment Rooms London.

Dimitar Berbatov hair transplant photos

Studying photographs of Dimitar Berbatov clearly shows that he has been the beneficiary of treatment at a hair transplant clinic.

Analysing pictures, we can see how the former Manchester United forward’s hair, which was receding and thinning, is now totally transformed likely after undergoing a hair transplant.

For more information on this, why not take a look at our ‘Is FUE for me’ page?

Where Did Berbatov Get His Hair Transplant?: Choosing a Surgeon-Led Clinic Matters

Just like many other celebrities, Berbatov hasn’t confirmed having the hair transplant procedure so it is difficult to know exactly where he chose to have the hair transplant. Based on our experience working with high-net-worth individuals, many celebrities choose to have their hair transplants done by reputable expert-Surgeon run clinics like The Treatment Rooms London.

At The London Treatment Rooms, we’ve mastered the art and science of hair transplants, offering our patients world-class care before, during, and after their procedure.

Our surgeon-led clinic is backed by a team of experienced professionals who prioritise patient health over anything else. Over the years we have been at the forefront of advocacy for providing patient-first care in the hair transplant industry both in the UK and worldwide.

Patients can also be reassured that our owners and lead surgeons, Dr. Dilan Fernando and Dr. Roshan Vara have been featured across different media channels in the UK sharing expert opinions on different topics around hair transplants.

Has Dimitar Berbatov Had a Hair Transplant and Why?

Seeing Berbatov’s recession around his temples and the formation of an M-shaped hairline and its subsequent correction give a strong suggestion that a hair transplant procedure has been carried out. Below you will see a table summarising the key differences between a mature hairline and a receding “M” shaped hairline which Berbatov likely suffered from.

While we do not have an official confirmation from Dimitar Berbatov, our assessment gives a strong suggestion that he has had a hair transplant to improve his hairline.

How Does a Hair Transplant Work For The Temples?

There are 2 main techniques used to transplant hair into the temples:

1. Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT): FUT, also known as the strip method, involves removing a small strip of scalp from the back of the head, from which hair follicles are then extracted and transplanted to the desired areas.
   
   This technique can yield a high number of grafts in one session, making it beneficial for individuals with extensive hair loss. However, FUT does leave a linear scar at the donor site, which is one reason high-profile clients often prefer FUE for less visible scarring.
   
   While FUT is highly effective, it’s typically more suitable for cases requiring a larger
   
2. Follicular Unit Excision (FUE): FUE is a meticulous technique where individual hair follicles are harvested from a donor area (usually the back of the scalp) and transplanted to the target area, such as the temples and hairline.
   
   This method has become highly popular due to its minimal scarring, natural-looking results, and short recovery time allowing him to get back to exercising after his hair transplant quicker. This procedure is explained in our animation video below.

Considerations for Transplanting Dimitar Berbatov’s Hair

While there are many factors to consider before undergoing a hair transplant procedure, one key factor is understanding your hair and the artistry side of the procedure as well. Like many people with straight hair, Dimitar’s great results would have been achieved through careful angular positioning and a thorough understanding of how to achieve a natural outcome.

As we have extensive experience offering repair hair transplants to patients who have had bad transplants in other clinics, many patients do feel embarrassed at the outcome of patronising cheap and unethical hair transplant clinics.

This is often because the procedures were not performed by experienced surgeons, which is always a stressful experience for such patients.

Hair Follicle Structure

Unlike curly hairs, straight hair follicles have a simpler structure and usually grow in a uniform and linear direction. While this makes the excision process more straightforward it also then requires careful and proper arrangement to achieve a natural thick look.

Density and Volume

Straight hair tends to lie flatter against the scalp. This makes precise follicle placement essential for achieving a natural-looking result.

Straight hairs require more volume to achieve the desired level of density and appearance of thickness. During the procedure, the surgeon must carefully position each follicle to ensure the transplanted hair blends seamlessly with the existing strands. This is explained in the video below. 

Angle and Direction

The implanted hair’s angle and direction are crucial for achieving a smooth, natural-looking hair transplant. At the end of the day, no one wants to end with a poorly arranged, spiky and embarrassing hairline after their transplant procedure. 

Unfortunately, we have seen a growing number of patients calling in for hair transplant repair procedures. This is often due to poor work done by cheap clinics with most people choosing low prices over quality and premium care.

The angle and direction of straight hair require a high level of Surgical expertise during the transplant. Dimitar Berbatov’s hairline looks full, and thick with a clear indication of a natural angular positioning carried out by an experienced Surgeon.

Explore our before and after page of hair transplant results to see the precision and skill of our expert surgeons.

At The Treatment Rooms London, a surgeon-led clinic, proper attention is given to factors such as hair texture, growth direction, and natural hairline progression. This ensures a seamless and undetectable blend between existing and transplanted hair, creating results that look entirely natural.

Below you can hear from one of our patients who had straight hair and underwent surgery in our clinic. If you are interested in booking to see one of our Surgeons contact us today.

Dimitar Berbatov Hair Transplant FAQs

1. Has Dimitar Berbatov had a hair transplant?

Over the years there has been a remarkable difference in Berbatov’s hairline.  His usual M-shaped hairline is now fully corrected with a thicker and more natural hairline. While there is no public confirmation from him regarding his suspected hair transplant, our assessment gives a strong indication he has had a transplant to correct this receding hairline.

2. Why did Dimitar Berbatov get a hair transplant?

Undergoing a hair transplant procedure is a personal decision and people do this for various reasons and at any age of their life. It is difficult to clearly state why he could have done it. However, hair transplant procedures can help people gain their confidence, bring back their youthful hairline and can mean one less thing to worry about. 

3. What type of hair transplant might Dimitar Berbatov have?

If this is confirmed, there is a strong indication he could have had a FUE hair transplant. This technique involves extracting hair follicles from the donor area of the scalp, most of the time, the back region as the hair follicles there are more resistant to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and can grow well when transplanted to the area with recession or thinning.

4. How would a hair transplant benefit Dimitar Berbatov?

Like many patients who have reported feeling great after the procedure for different reasons, it is possible this would have had a positive effect on his confidence. In some cases, this can lead to improved performance as in the case of Mo Salah who appears to have improved playing performance after a reported hair transplant.