Manly Sea Eagles enforcer Matt Lodge has revealed he underwent a hair transplant, a cosmetic procedure he says most men would rarely admit to. The 28-year-old former Brisbane Broncos star showed off his new look during Manly's 34-30 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
Lodge told News Corp he saved more than $20,000 by having the surgery overseas, and believes the move could prolong his rugby league career. 'Everyone thought it was retirement time ... I'm only 28,' he said. 'I've taken the tough carry and paved the way for the next generation of young bald men.'
The one-day procedure was performed in Turkey, where Lodge says there is little stigma attached to hair transplants. He dismissed concerns about medication or spending a fortune on his hair, adding: 'For what it cost me ... I've had worse Saturdays on the punt.'
Lodge combined the surgery with a family trip that included visits to Disneyland, Paris, the Greek Islands, Ibiza, Malta, and Gallipoli. He declined to specify where the transplant took place, but noted a 'very long list of high-profile people' have inquired about the service, prompting him to consider offering a package deal.
