TikTok creator Kanah Flex has recently gone viral for his candid and humorous posts documenting the surprising aftermath of his hair transplant. Known for his dance and artistic content, Kanah’s latest videos show him embracing the swelling that followed the procedure, joking that it made him look like “an alien.” His lighthearted approach has struck a chord with viewers, sparking conversations about the realities of cosmetic treatments.
Kanah was quick to clarify that he didn’t travel abroad for the surgery, a common assumption given the popularity of hair transplants in places like Turkey. “For anyone wondering, no, I didn’t go to Turkey for this,” he explained. Instead, he had the procedure done locally in Wembley, Kenton, Harrow. This transparency helped demystify the process and highlighted that such treatments are widely available closer to home.
The day of the surgery began with an early consultation at the clinic around 8:30 a.m. After signing a waiver and discussing the plan with the surgeon, Kanah learned the focus would be on the crown of his head. “My hairline was actually fine,” he said, “It was mainly the crown area and donor site that needed attention.” Hair follicles were carefully taken from the back of his head, known as the donor area, and transplanted to the thinning region.
Kanah shared that the procedure involved implanting 4,000 grafts—roughly 8,000 hairs—into his scalp. He noted that had he opted to adjust his hairline, the number of grafts required would have been significantly higher. Before the surgery began, multiple anesthetic injections were given to numb the area. “I could feel my head swelling, almost like a balloon. Eventually, I couldn’t feel anything,” Kanah recalled, capturing both the discomfort and surreal sensation of the treatment.
The post-operative swelling, however, was quite pronounced, leaving Kanah with a noticeably enlarged head. Rather than hide this side effect, he chose to embrace it, comparing himself to the character Megamind from the Will Ferrell movie. His videos filled with jokes and self-deprecating humor quickly won over fans. But the swelling raised questions—should people be worried when they see such puffiness after a hair transplant?
Experts like Dr. Emrah Cinik, a hair transplant specialist based in Turkey, reassure that swelling is a common and temporary side effect. According to Dr. Cinik, inflammation following tissue damage during surgery causes fluid buildup that can spread to the face. Anesthetics and the handling solutions used during the procedure can also contribute to this puffiness. Typically, the swelling subsides within a few days without complications, which Kanah’s updates have confirmed.
Kanah’s honest and playful storytelling has not only entertained his audience but also offered valuable insight into what to expect from hair transplants. He recently reassured his followers that the swelling was already starting to diminish and encouraged anyone considering the procedure to “trust the process.” By sharing his experience so openly, Kanah has transformed a cosmetic journey into an internet sensation, proving that even medical treatments come with a few laughs—and a bit of alien-like swelling.
