Star of The Office US Steve Carell appears to have had a dramatic hairline transformation over the years. And with more and more celebrities revealing that they’ve had a hair transplant, the procedure has begun to be talked about more openly and without stigma.
England cricket captain Ben Stokes had a hair transplant at the Wimpole Clinic in 2018, and in 2023 opened up about the experience to further reduce the stigma surrounding these procedures:
“It’s amazing in cricket now how many people have had [a hair transplant]. It’s a conversation thing now. People ask about it: “What’s it like? How many grafts did you need? Does it hurt? I think I’m going to get one.” The stigma around it has just completely disappeared.”
Steve Carell hasn’t opened up about his own procedure yet, but it seems likely he’s had a hair transplant. So what do we know about the changes in Steve Carell’s hairline? In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about Steve Carell’s hair transplant.
The hair restoration took place around 2006, during his role as Michael Scott in The Office US. Eagle-eyed fans noticed a change in his hairline throughout series 1-7, as it became fuller and neater.
Steve Carell was experiencing male pattern baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in men. It affects up to 80% of men [1]. This is typically diagnosed using the Norwood Scale, which categorises the 7 stages of male hair loss.
Comparing photos from the early 2000s to 2006, you can clearly see Carell’s hair loss progressing. During his time on The Daily Show, when he would have been in his late thirties, he seems to have a receding hairline. This is a typical sign of male pattern baldness, with 66% of men experiencing this type of hair loss by the age of 35 [2].
This photo shows Carell at around Norwood stage 1 to 2. At this stage you would see noticeable thinning around the hairline and temples, and in some cases, the crown. The thinning may create a slightly M-shaped hairline.
By 2005, Steve Carell had further hair loss on his hairline and temples. This put him at around Norwood stage 2 to 3 during the first season of The Office. After this, Carell’s hairline appeared fuller, leading to rumours of a hair transplant. Many men opt to lower their hairline with a hair transplant, as a receding hairline is one of the predominant signs of male pattern baldness.
Some men may experience hair loss more quickly and in other areas. Some men develop a bald spot on the crown. However, it seems that Carell experienced most of his hair loss along his temples and hairline.
During mid-2006, it appears that Steve Carell opted for a hair transplant. From season 2 of The Office US onwards, Carell has a much neater, more youthful hairline.
The biggest change is the noticeable filling out of the thinning patch that sat at the front of his hairline during the first season of The Office US. A hair transplant can increase hair density, filling out thinner patches and halting the appearance of an ageing hairline, which is why many celebrities opt for a hair transplant.
With any hair transplant (except for artificial hair transplants) it takes time for new hair growth to show. The amount of time needed to see new hair growth depends on the procedure, and whether you use medications like Finasteride and Minoxidil to stimulate hair growth. However, the average amount of time to see new hair growth after a transplant can be anywhere from 6 to 18 months.
Steve Carell’s hair transplant may have taken around a year to grow in. His procedure is said to have taken place in mid-2006. By 2007 – season 3 of The Office – his hairline was noticeably fuller and a lot more natural.
The hair transplant seems to have been incredibly successful for Carell, since 16 years on, his hair looks to be in good condition, with no signs of a receding hairline present.
The type of hair transplant that Steve Carell received has never been revealed. However it is speculated that he received an Follicular Unit Extraction transplant (FUE). Carell’s long-lasting results have proved that his procedure was performed well, potentially at a renowned Los Angeles hair transplant clinic.
When it comes to FUE vs FUT, there are many benefits of an FUE transplant that outweigh those of an FUT strip transplant; however, it should come down to whichever suits the individual best [3].
Carell may have chosen an FUE over an FUT, as the procedure is significantly less invasive, produces less post-transplant scarring, boasts faster results, and allows a shorter hair transplant recovery time. It’s ideal for someone who is in the spotlight. According to the ISHRS 2022 census, more than three quarters of male hair transplant patients chose to undergo an FUE transplant [4].
The extent of hair loss measured against the Norwood Scale determines how many hair grafts are needed to complete a hair transplant. Using the Norwood Scale, we can calculate the approximate number of grafts needed for Steve Carell’s hair transplant. As he was around a stage 2-3 on the Norwood Scale, this would call for between 1000 graft hair transplant to a 1500 graft hair transplant.
In the UK, prices for a 1500 graft hair transplant can start from anywhere between £3,250 and £4,875. Our UK hair transplant cost analysis is helpful when pricing procedures up, and can help you avoid shady clinics.
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