Looking camera-ready in the Aussie jungle isn't a walk in the park but Dean McCullough entered I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! fully geared up to be in the spotlight
The ITV hit show has already captivated its audience with a star-studded cast that includes the likes of WAG Coleen Rooney, TikTok sensation GK Barry and BBC Radio 1's Dean McCullough who has quickly become one of the standout personalities of this season.
Prior to tackling the tough camp life, Dean opted for a partial hair transplant focused on his hairline. Embracing the limelight, he documented every step on social media, giving fans a glimpse into the procedure's costs and providing detailed before-and-after snapshots.
Let's delve deeper into the broadcaster's hair transformation, reports OK!.
At 33, Dean didn't go for a full hair transplant, as he was keen to concentrate on his "receding hairline."
To prep for the operation, only the front part of his scalp was shaved. He has openly shared that enduring the seven-hour treatment did involve some discomfort, albeit brief.
In response to his followers' curiosity on TikTok, he confirmed: "The answer is yeah it does [hurt] but it only hurts for a wee minute whilst you're getting your injections done in the back of the head."
Discussing the challenging aspects of his procedure, he recounted: "The whole thing took about seven hours and the first bit after the injections took about two and a half hours before we had a break. [...] The anticipation, the anxiety, the worry - that was the worst bit for me but they put me at ease and as soon as I was in the chair and I was frozen up, there was no bother."
Before transformation
Despite a smooth surgery, Dean McCullough encountered an unexpected reaction not long after, with his face swelling considerably.
Using TikTok, the Northern Irish celebrity joked: "I didn't realise when you got a hair transplant you get new cheekbones as well.
"When I was researching this whole situation, there were a lot of people I saw whinging about the swelling but I feel like they've missed a trick here. Look at them cheekbones, just look, people would pay good money for them."
He quipped: "Alright I look like Shrek's wee cousin and my eyes have never been so far apart but in terms of bone structure, I'd give this a solid 9 out of 10."
Although the swelling was quite extreme, he revealed to fans that it calmed after three days.
After transplant
Dean hasn't disclosed the exact cost of his hair transplant, but he's been open about which clinic he chose and has indicated that their prices start at £6,000.
Ahead of his I'm A Celeb stint, he shared a video revealing the results of his hair transplant five months on, admitting the progress had exceeded his expectations.
In the TikTok video's caption, he penned: "I wasn't expecting this much growth until around Jan/Feb time."
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX, STV and STV Player.
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