Man Warns Others After Hair Transplant Leaves Him Looking “Like an Alien”

A British dancer and content creator has gone viral after sharing the unexpected aftermath of his hair transplant. Instead of just showing off new follicles, he stunned TikTok users by joking that the swelling made him resemble “an alien” or even the cartoon character Megamind.

A Cosmetic Journey That Took a Surprising Turn

Kanah Flex, a performer known for blending dance with digital artistry, recently underwent the popular cosmetic procedure in the U.K. Unlike many influencers who travel abroad for cheaper treatments, Kanah made it clear he stayed close to home.

“For everyone asking—no, I didn’t fly to Turkey,” he laughed in his TikTok video. “This was done right here in Wembley, Kenton, Harrow.”

His day began with an early consultation at the clinic, where he signed consent forms and discussed his treatment plan with the surgeon. Unlike many patients seeking to reshape their front hairline, Kanah’s focus was the thinning crown of his head.

“My hairline was fine,” he explained. “The donor site and crown area were what needed attention.”

The Procedure: Thousands of Grafts

Doctors harvested hair follicles from the back of his scalp—known as the “donor area”—and transplanted them into the sparse region on top.

“In total, I had 4,000 grafts done,” Kanah revealed, clarifying that each graft typically holds two hairs, meaning around 8,000 individual hairs were implanted.

Before the work began, multiple anesthetic injections were used to numb his scalp. “It honestly felt like my head was inflating,” he recalled. “After a while, I couldn’t feel anything at all.”

The Aftermath: Swelling Goes Viral

Post-surgery, the swelling kicked in. Kanah posted clips of his enlarged forehead and puffed-up features, leaning into the humor of it all. Comparing himself to Will Ferrell’s animated character Megamind, he laughed along with his viewers rather than hiding the side effect.

“I look like something from another planet,” he joked, as fans flooded the comments with alien and balloon emojis.

Should Patients Be Concerned?

While the swelling looked dramatic, experts say it’s not unusual. Dr. Emrah Cinik, a renowned Turkish hair transplant specialist, explains on his clinic’s website that swelling is the body’s natural response to surgical trauma. Tissue manipulation, anesthetics, and the saline solutions used during the operation often cause fluid buildup that can travel down into the face.

“The puffiness usually peaks within a couple of days and then fades,” Dr. Cinik notes. “It’s a temporary stage in the healing process.”

“Trust the Process”

True to that reassurance, Kanah has since updated his followers, showing that the swelling is already subsiding.

“Trust the process,” he said encouragingly. “If you’re considering this procedure, don’t panic—it’s part of the journey.”

By sharing both the comical and vulnerable sides of his recovery, Kanah has turned a private cosmetic choice into an internet-wide conversation. His honesty—and willingness to laugh at himself—has resonated with thousands, proving that even beauty transformations come with their awkward moments.