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John Cena: John Cena is sharing the real story behind his shaved head. The look wasn't just a style choice.
It came from two hair transplant surgeries and more than 20 hours in the surgical chair.
The 49-year-old WWE legend had his first procedure in November 2024. He returned about 15 months later for a second surgery. This time, he went all in for maximum results.
Cena Credits His Doctor for Boosting His Confidence
Cena spoke with PEOPLE at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 25. He said his shaved look was going "great" following the second procedure.
He praised his doctor, Ken Anderson, who leads the Anderson Center for Hair in Georgia.
"The objective is to get more hair, and this was the best way to do it," Cena said. He added that working with Anderson changed his life.
A Small Touch-Up Turned Into a Full Commitment
Cena was so pleased with his first results that he went back for more. He asked Anderson to fix one small remaining spot.
Anderson told him his best results come when a patient is willing to shave their head completely. That approach lets him preserve more follicles.
The surgeries required serious time and effort. Cena's first operation lasted 13 and a half hours.
The second took eight hours. He called Anderson "a master" of the procedure.
Cena explained that a fully shaved head allows the doctor to transplant follicles more efficiently.
Fans Helped Push Him Toward Treatment
Cena has discussed his hair loss journey before. He said his WWE fans played a role in his decision to address it.
While he tried to hide his thinning hair, fans openly called attention to it through signs reading "The bald John Cena."
His current routine includes red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and the hair transplant procedures.
His Biggest Regret: Waiting Too Long
Cena said his only regret is not starting treatment sooner. He believes stigma held him back for years.
He noted that roughly seven or eight out of every 10 men experience some form of hair thinning or baldness.
By speaking openly about his experience, he hopes to help reduce the shame surrounding the issue.
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