John Cena: "Hair transplant changed my life" — and now again… Shaves head ahead of second procedure

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"This time, I put everything on the line."

Former WWE superstar and Hollywood actor John Cena, 49, sparked discussion by publicly revealing his shaved head ahead of his second hair transplant surgery.

On June 29 (local time), Cena posted a photo on his social media showing him shaking hands with Dr. Ken Anderson, stating, "This is the second round of FUE (follicular unit extraction) procedure. This time, I put in my best effort for the best possible results. I am grateful to Ken Anderson and the staff at Anderson Hair Center for being with me!" In the photo, Cena is shown with his head completely shaved, reminiscent of the short hairstyle that was his trademark during WWE's peak years.

Cena first publicly acknowledged his hair transplant in a 2025 People magazine cover interview. At the time, he candidly revealed that mockery from WWE fans was the catalyst. "I tried to hide my hair loss, but the audience actually highlighted it even more. I saw people holding signs that read 'Bald John Cena,'" he said. He continued, "Fans relentlessly targeted me, and thanks to that, I ended up properly studying scalp and follicle health." He also shared that he is currently undergoing a combination of infrared therapy, minoxidil, vitamin supplements, and using specialized shampoo and conditioner.

Cena confessed that it took him a long time to decide on the procedure. "If there hadn't been social stigma around hair loss, I would have had it done 10 years ago. I thought I was the only one, but I learned that 7 to 8 out of 10 men are struggling with hair loss or thinning hair," he said. He then emphasized, "It's my own hair, and if anyone criticizes me for it, I feel no shame at all. This procedure has completely changed the direction of my life." He also added that after the hair transplant, he gained a broader spectrum as an actor, noting, "The different hairstyles allowed me to take on more roles."

When the shaved head photo was released, reactions poured in on social media. Some fans, noting the resemblance to WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin's shaved style, gave him the nickname "Stone Cold Cena." Others commented that he looked like "Lex Luthor, the villain from DC Comics." Additionally, humorous remarks such as "Cena with a shaved head for the first time since 2015" followed in succession.

Some asked serious questions about how the results differed from the first procedure and what new techniques were applied this time. Meanwhile, male fans struggling with hair loss expressed solidarity with comments like "It gave me courage" and "I should look into this too."

The first procedure was performed in November 2024, and this marks the second session. FUE (follicular unit extraction) involves harvesting individual follicles from the scalp and transplanting them to balding areas, characterized by minimal scarring and rapid recovery. Fans are now closely watching the results of this second procedure.

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