Procedure Type
SurgicalProcedure Duration
4 - 8 hoursHospital Stay (Days)
No need to stayDirect Hair Implantation (DHI) is an advanced and minimally invasive hair restoration technique that involves extracting individual hair follicles from a donor area and directly implanting them into thinning or balding areas using a specialized implanter pen. Unlike other traditional methods, DHI doesn’t require incisions or channel creation before implantation, which enhances precision, reduces trauma to the scalp, and accelerates healing time.
DHI differs from older techniques like FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) and FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) primarily in how the grafts are implanted. While FUE requires manual placement after creating incisions, DHI uses a patented pen-like device that simultaneously opens the channel and inserts the graft, offering greater control over the angle, depth, and direction of each follicle. This results in a more natural-looking hairline and denser coverage with minimal scarring.
DHI hair transplantation is ideal for individuals experiencing androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), receding hairlines, or thinning crowns. Candidates should have sufficient donor hair (typically from the back or sides of the head), be in good health, and not have conditions that hinder healing or hair growth. People seeking refined, natural results with minimal downtime often prefer DHI over other methods.
he procedure begins with administering local anesthesia to both the donor and recipient areas. Hair follicles are carefully extracted one by one using a fine-tipped micro-punch tool. The harvested grafts are then directly implanted into the thinning areas using the DHI implanter pen. This precise approach ensures optimal placement with less handling of the grafts, which increases their survival rate. The entire process can take 4 to 8 hours depending on the number of grafts required.
Senior Consultant Dermatology and Cosmetology
CONSULTANT DERMATOLOGY
Recovery after DHI is typically quick and comfortable. Most patients can resume normal activities within two days. Minor swelling, redness, or scabbing may appear in the treated areas but usually subsides within a week. Because no sutures or incisions are used, the risk of complications and post-operative discomfort is significantly reduced compared to other methods.
Initial hair shedding occurs within the first few weeks—this is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. New hair begins to grow from the transplanted follicles around the third month, with noticeable improvement by the sixth month. Full, natural-looking results generally become evident 12 months post-procedure. The new hair will continue to grow like natural hair and can be cut, styled, and maintained normally.
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