DHI Hair Transplant

What is the DHI Hair Transplant?

The DHI method continues to play an important role in hair transplantation with the increasing in preference rates recently. Thanks to this method, which has recently become a trend, a new alternative is offered to people who want to consider hair transplantation. DHI is a hair transplant procedure that differs from research to research. In one study, it is a scientific statement and not technically defined, while in another research the DHI method is expressed only as a marketing technique. In other words, the DHI technique is called unshaven hair transplantation, which means that while this option is offered to the patient in other methods, only unshaven hair can be transplanted here. However, it should be known that not all unshaven procedures are DHI techniques. Unlike the FUE technique, the DHI technique is the transplantation of hair follicles taken from the donor area to the recipient area without channeling. Thin, cylindrical and sharp needles called implanter pen or CHOI pen needles are used. This needle is in the form of a channel and the hair taken from the donor area is placed by advancing in this needle channel. The DHI method is also known as the Choi method.

Application of the DHI Method

• First, the hair follicles taken from the donor area are placed one by one into the channel inside the needle. The transplant requires great
• In the second step, the hair follicles in the canal inside the needle are transplanted in the recipient area at an angle of 40-45 Calculation of this angle is very important. Besides the angle, another factor to consider is the direction of the hair follicles.
• The third and final step is to perform the hair transplant after setting the right angle and direction. After this step, the process is completed. During the DHI hair transplant technique are used 2-6 CHOI-Pens and 15-16 Choi tipped, and these Choi tips and pens with different diameters are selected individually according to the thickness of the hair. Which tip will be used, can vary depending on the patient’s hair and the doctor’s

The detailed stages of DHI hair transplantation are

The first step is to apply sedation or local anesthesia in order to relax the hair follicles and to make to collect of hair follicle collection more comfortable. After this procedure, hair follicles are taken from the determined donor area. Hair follicles should be worked carefully with the Choi special pen. Then the collected hair follicles are transferred to the recipient area thanks to the Choi special pen. Because the pen is sharp and thin, the hair follicle is placed on the scalp conveniently. Choi special pen is used in every process of DHI method. Thanks to this special pen, the procedure is performed without damaging the healthy scalp. The presence of a more frequent hair transplant area provides an aesthetic and natural appearance. The most preferred reason for the DHI method is that the hair follicles are transplanted to the recipient area after taken from the donor area without any waiting time. In this way, the number of transplanted hairs and the probability of keeping the hair follicles healthy increases. Although DHI method is a procedure that has existed for a long time, its rate of preference has increased thanks to develop technology and methods today. Hair transplantation using the DHI method takes an average of 10-12 hours.

Advantages of DHI Hair Transplant

• It ensures a healthier process by allowing the hair follicles to settle in the
• The transplanted hair follicles have a higher chance of sticking to
• Since there is no channel opening and the incision area is smaller, the risk of bleeding is minimal.
• Because the incision area is less, the recovery time is fast, making it possible to return to daily life in shorter
• The DHI method is more comfortable because the unshaven process is
• It can also be applied to women as there is no need to shave all the
• The redness, scabs and wounds caused by the process disappear within 7-10
• It is an application that can also be used even in people who have not yet completed hair
• Because the hair follicles taken from the donor area are transferred to the recipient area without waiting time, waiting-related death of hair follicles is out of the
• It is easier to determine the front hairline
• The placement angle and shape of the hair follicles are
• It does not leave any scars due to hair

Disadvantages of DHI Hair Transplant

• As this is a process that is carried out without opening the channel, an expert team is
• It is more expensive when compared to other
• The team that perform the operation must be very
• The intervention time is slower than other

While the DHI method was first used for those who only have the thick and straight hair, today’s implant pen has been produced which will be compatible with all hair types and thicknesses with developing technology. This pen has a thickness between 0.64mm and 1.0mm. The depth of the hair follicles and the thickness of the hair should be taken into account when deciding whether the DHI method can be performed on you. If you are over 18 years old and you have no health problem, it means that you are suitable for this procedure. The people who hinder the application of the DHI method are hepatitis C, AIDS, lichen and pseudopelade patients. In addition, people who do not have enough hair follicles in their body and people who have tried hair transplantation more than three times and have not had effective results, cannot try this method. People with chronic diseases such as diabetes and blood pressure can have this method performed after doctor approval.

Complications of the DHI method

First of all, regardless of the method in hair transplantation, it should be performed in sterile environments with personalized disposable needles and tips. This reduces the possibility of complications. Even if these conditions are provided, complications like redness, swelling, and bruising can be seen. Since there are wounds on the scalp, the scab is still very likely to occur. As long as these complications are not touched, they go away on their own after about a week. If sterility is observed during the procedure, the chance of infection is very low, and this possibility is further reduced by the antibiotics used after the procedure. In case of itching on the scalp, this feeling will disappear if the itchy area is pressed with the palm of the hand instead of scratching it. If a complication other than this has occurred, or if these conditions are considered to be serious, the physician who performed the procedure should be consulted. No medication should be used unless recommended by a doctor.

When a careful and economical procedure is applied with the DHI method, it is not possible for it to not work. For example, determining and adjusting the front hairline, symmetry, placing the hair follicles at right angle to the recipient area, determining the direction of hair growth and setting the right density are the most important steps in hair transplantation process. If even one of these points is not carried out or carried out incorrectly, this can lead to the failure of the hair transplant. There is no doubt that a successful hair transplant procedure is achieved when an expert team and a suitable sterile environment are provided in the DHI method.

The recovery period of the DHI method is shorter and hospitalization is not required. Returning to daily life is possible after an average of two days of bed rest at home. If you try to return to daily life in a shorter time than this, edema may descend on the forehead and cause serious headaches. The complete recovery period of the DHI method is two weeks. It takes 12 months to get the expected result.

Price of DHI Hair Transplant

As with every method, the pricing of the DHI method is patient specific. The price can be determined after a comprehensive examination of the patient. Factors such as the doctor’s expertise, the quality of the hair transplant center, the amount of grafts and the size of the recipient area are also reflected in the price. Therefore, instead of determining a price from the internet, a price should be obtained by going to a hair transplant center and getting examined.

Difference of DHI method from FUE method

• In the DHI method, the hair follicles taken from the donor area are transferred to the recipient area without waiting, while in the FUE method there is a waiting Therefore, damage to the hair follicles is out of the question with the DHI method.
• With the DHI method, the transplantation can also be performed in areas where the hair does not fall out
• The DHI method allows more frequent hair transplantation, especially in restricted

Everything you need to know about the DHI method before the procedure

• If blood thinners are used, they should be discontinued 7-10 days before the
• One week before the procedure, the consumption of caffeinated foods should be limited and a healthy and balanced diet should be
• Smoking, alcohol and herbal tea consumption should be limited 7-10 days before the procedure.
• If the hair care products may affect the donor or recipient area, the use of these products should be discontinued one month before to the procedure.
• Because sedation or local anesthesia will be applied during the procedure, a vehicle should not be driven immediately after the
• After the procedure, the consumption of heavy food should be avoided and the consumption of lighter food
• Following the team’s recommendations speeds up the healing process. If the recommended care products are determined individually, the patient will notice that the recovery time is shortened.
• After the procedure is completed, it should be checked in the first day. If no problems are detected during the checks, the hair can be washed from the second It is possible to return to normal life between 2-10 days after washing your hair.

The DHI method in hair transplantation is a method that requires serious experience and expertise. Unfortunately, every center does not do it correctly these days. With the DHI method, a consultation examination should be carried out by a team of experts in the first step and then it should be checked whether this method is suitable for you. If it is determined that you are eligible for this method, a special process should be planned for you.