# Gretchen hair transplant and recovery saga > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gretchen-hair-transplant-saga > Updated: 2026-08-28T10:23:44.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 5. In early August 2026, Brazilian singer Gretchen, who suffers from aggressive alopecia, shaved her entire scalp during a live broadcast in Vitória, Espírito Santo, ahead of a scheduled hair‑transplant operation. Despite medical suggestions to preserve some strands, she chose to shave completely to ensure uniform regrowth. The procedure, performed by Dr. Marcelo Moreira using the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technique, involved removing individual follicles from a donor area for implantation. A few days later, Gretchen posted a video from São Paulo showing her post‑operative recovery. She wore a headband to control swelling and noted that her surgeon was monitoring her progress closely. In an interview with Record TV's ‘Domingo Espetacular,’ she described the experience as an empowering milestone, stating, “Never imagined I would feel as powerful as I feel now, bald.” She emphasized that the procedure was driven by medical necessity rather than purely cosmetic preference. By late August, Gretchen and her husband, saxophonist Esdras de Souza, shared updates regarding their mutual recovery. The couple appeared in a social media video dancing with partially shaved heads, as de Souza also underwent a hair transplant procedure. Gretchen characterized their shared healing process as a sign of their partnership and expressed confidence in her appearance. Reflecting on her condition, Gretchen has since discussed how the hair loss became increasingly noticeable, impacting her self-esteem. She attributed part of the alopecia to the frequent use of hair extensions and various hair procedures throughout her career. She is currently focusing on professional care for her hair and scalp to manage the condition and adapt to her changing appearance. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Singer Gretchen discusses experience with alopecia Brazilian singer Gretchen has opened up about her struggle with alopecia, discussing how hair loss has impacted her self-esteem and her decision to seek specialized care. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singer-gretchen-discusses-experience-with-alopecia ### 2026-08-22: Gretchen and husband share hair transplant recovery Brazilian singer Gretchen and her husband, Esdras de Souza, shared videos of themselves recovering from hair transplant procedures, highlighting their mutual support during the process. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gretchen-and-husband-share-hair-transplant-recovery ### 2026-08-09: Singer Gretchen undergoes hair transplant to treat alopecia Singer Gretchen underwent a hair transplant using the FUE technique to treat alopecia, describing the experience as empowering during an interview with Record TV. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singer-gretchen-undergoes-hair-transplant-to-treat-alopecia ### 2026-08-06: Gretchen shows recovery after hair transplant in Brazil Brazilian singer Gretchen posted a video from São Paulo showing her recovery after a hair‑transplant in Vitória, explaining the headband for swelling and urging other women with alopecia to consider treatment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gretchen-shows-recovery-after-hair-transplant-in-brazil ### 2026-08-03: Brazilian Singer Gretchen Shaves Head Ahead of Hair Transplant in Vitória Brazilian singer Gretchen, 67, shaved her head live before a hair‑transplant in Vitória, Espírito Santo, aiming to inspire women with alopecia or post‑cancer hair loss. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-singer-gretchen-shaves-head-ahead-of-hair-transplant-in-vitria --- Cite as: Gretchen hair transplant and recovery saga. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gretchen-hair-transplant-saga