DHI Hair Transplant

The FUE method of hair transplant involves creating channels in the problematic area of the scalp and then directly placing the grafts, taken from the donor area, into these channels. In contrast to this method, with the DHI hair transplant, the direct grafts taken from the donor area are implanted into the recipient area using a special pen-shaped tool. That is, no pre-shaping of channels is done in the area to be transplanted. This method helps reduce the time grafts spend outside of living tissues. 

What is the Difference Between the DHI Method and the FUE Method?

DHI stands for "Direct Hair Implantation". DHI hair transplant is performed using a medical instrument resembling a pen, which is why this method is often called pen-implant transplantation.

How is DHI Hair Transplant Performed?

The FUE hair transplant procedure involves 3 stages: the first stage involves harvesting grafts, the second stage involves creating channels in the hair transplant area, and the final stage involves transferring the collected grafts into the created channels. In DHI hair transplant, grafts are also harvested in the first stage. For this, direct grafts are taken from the hair follicles in the donor area, as in the FUE method.

In the second stage, with DHI hair transplant, the collected grafts are transferred directly to the problematic area using a special medical instrument, without the need for channel formation. The DHI implant holder creates a channel in a few seconds and places the graft inside the channel. So, unlike the FUE method, channel formation and graft implantation occur simultaneously..

Benefits of DHI Hair Transplant for Hair Follicles

• The risk of damage to the harvested hair follicles increases proportionally with the waiting time of the grafts outside living tissue.
• The DHI method allows for the placement of transplanted hair follicles more densely. Thus, the hair in the problematic area appears thicker and more natural.
• The DHI method facilitates the placement of hair follicles according to their natural exit direction.
• The DHI method allows the transplantation procedure to be performed without the need to shave the hair completely. This advantage is particularly important for hair transplants in women.