Direct Hair Implantation is a hair transplantation procedure in which hair roots collected from the donor area are placed directly into the hairless or thinned area using special medical pens called Choi Pen (Choi implanter pen), without a channel opening phase. In classical methods, channels are opened first and then roots are placed; however, in the DHI technique, the channel opening and root placement procedures are performed simultaneously in a single stage.
✓What is DHI Hair Transplantation?
DHI Hair Transplantation is considered an advanced and improved version of the classical FUE technique. In this method, hair roots are individually extracted from the donor area using the micro FUE punch technique and are placed directly into the Choi Pen without waiting, and sowing is performed directly. The channel opening and transplantation process is completed in a single stage.
✓Thanks to this technology:
✓Grafts remain outside the body for a very short time.
✓Hair root loss is minimized.
✓Natural emergence angles are created more easily.
✓Denser and more controlled transplantation is possible.
✓The main goal of the DHI method; to perform a safe hair transplantation with a natural hairline, high density, and without damaging existing hair.
✓How is DHI Hair Transplantation Performed?
DHI Hair Transplantation consists of standardized but personalized stages.
✓Local anesthesia is applied to the donor area to relax the hair roots, and hair roots are collected with a special pen. Then, the process of placing the collected hair roots onto the scalp begins with the aid of this special device.
✓Hair roots are placed on the scalp through the special Choi pen. This pen has a very thin, sharp tip that, due to its special structure, can accommodate a hair root inside it. This thin-tipped medical pen, inserted at the appropriate angle to the scalp, deposits the hair root inside onto the scalp when the special area behind it is pressed.
✓After the procedure, the patient's recovery process begins. Check-ups are performed in the days following the operation, and appropriate care instructions are provided.
✓This method, applied without damaging healthy tissues, is advantageous in that it allows for much denser transplantations.
✓The general reason for preferring this method is that roots are placed immediately after extraction without waiting. This increases the success rate and the likelihood of grafts remaining healthy. Although it is a technique that has existed for a long time, it has been frequently used recently.
✓The procedure, which lasts approximately 7-9 hours, must be performed by experienced individuals.
✓What are the Advantages of DHI Hair Transplantation?
DHI Hair Transplantation offers many important advantages due to its technical structure:
✓Grafts are transplanted without waiting, which increases the success rate.
✓Denser transplantation can be performed, especially ideal for the front hairline.
✓Natural hair emergence angles are created more precisely.
✓Recovery time is shorter, crusting is minimal.
✓It does not damage existing hair, making it suitable for those experiencing hair thinning.
✓Bleeding is minimal because the classical channel opening procedure is not performed.
✓These advantages bring DHI Hair Transplantation to the forefront, especially for individuals with high aesthetic sensitivity.
✓Who is DHI Hair Transplantation Suitable For?
Suitable candidates are:
✓Those with partial and localized hair loss.
✓Those who want to thicken their hairline.
✓People whose hair has thinned but has not completely fallen out.
✓Those aiming for a dense and natural appearance.
✓Those desiring a faster recovery period.
✓Women experiencing hair thinning.
✓Those wishing to have beard and eyebrow transplants.
✓For cases of complete baldness and areas that require extensive coverage, the classical FUE method may be more suitable.
✓DHI Hair Transplantation Process
Average Procedure Duration 8 – 12 hours
✓Follow-up Day Next day
✓First Wash 2nd day
✓Crust Shedding 7 – 10 days
✓First Hair Growth 3rd month
✓Final Result 12th month
✓DHI Hair Transplantation Prices
DHI Hair Transplantation prices vary depending on many factors such as:
✓Number of grafts to be transplanted
✓Width of the hairless area
✓Experience of the team performing the procedure
✓Equipment used and clinic conditions.
✓Important Considerations Regarding DHI Hair Transplantation
Since DHI Hair Transplantation is a minimally invasive procedure, it is extremely important that the procedure is performed in a sterile environment. Hair transplantation performed under unsuitable conditions may result in infection of the scalp. This condition is one of the serious complications that puts both the success of the procedure and the person's health at risk. Therefore, reliable clinics should be chosen for hair transplantation procedures. However, redness, sensitivity, itching, and crusting that occur on the scalp following the hair transplantation procedure are considered normal for 1-2 weeks. These symptoms are normal findings observed during the healthy healing process of the skin where the procedure was performed. However, redness and sensitivity lasting beyond two weeks may be signs of an existing infection.