In a world where most celebrities keep their aesthetic enhancements under wraps, Joel McHale takes a different approach—he puts it all out there, and with a healthy dose of humor.
During a recent appearance on Bert Kreischer's popular podcast, McHale opened up about a topic many stars avoid: hair loss. Not only did he admit to getting a hair transplant — he even dropped a heartfelt shoutout to the doctor behind it.
“Thank you, Dr. Mohebi,” McHale said mid-conversation, with the kind of confidence only a full, natural-looking hairline can bring.
The name-drop refers to Dr. Parsa Mohebi, an Elite Coalition hair transplant surgeon renowned for his work with celebrities, influencers, and professionals who rely on looking their best in the public eye. Based in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Mohebi has built a reputation for artistic FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) procedures that prioritize density, natural flow, and undetectable results — a perfect match for someone like McHale, whose appearance is constantly scrutinized on camera.
A Hair Loss Routine That Works
McHale didn't stop at the shoutout. In other interviews, he has outlined his hair maintenance routine, giving fans a rare glimpse into what it takes to hold a great head of hair in the spotlight. He mentioned that he's consistent with preventative treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, the go-to duo for slowing down hair loss and preserving existing follicles.
He said of his morning routine on a Vanityfair interview: "then I'll take a Propecia, as men of my age and hairline do. I recommend it for many of you. As long as it doesn't affect your sex drive, it doesn't affect mine."
More Than One Procedure?
While McHale didn't go into detail about the number of transplants he's had, his comments and appearance suggest he may have undergone multiple FUE sessions with Dr. Mohebi. That's not uncommon, especially for patients who are committed to maintaining a consistently youthful look over time.
FUE procedures are designed to be minimally invasive, which means patients can return for follow-ups years later without visible scarring or the limitations of older strip-harvest techniques. In McHale's case, his first procedure likely helped frame the hairline. Subsequent sessions added density and touched up areas of thinning—a method often used by top surgeons like Dr. Mohebi to create seamless, lasting results.
Changing the Conversation
McHale's openness is refreshing—it helps normalize something millions of men silently struggle with.
“It's an interesting weird thing because obviously you know when people get work done a lot of the time, its great when you don't, but it is a weird thing when they're afraid of it." Referring to other celebrities shying away from being transparent about their procedures.
And there really shouldn't be. Thanks to advances in modern hair restoration — and celebrities like McHale leading by example — the stigma around hair transplants is quickly fading. With transparency, good humor, and a top-tier surgeon like Dr. Mohebi, McHale proves you can lose your hair, get it back, and still look like a million bucks.