What is DHI Hair Transplant?
DHI hair transplant stands for Direct Hair Implantation. This advanced technique uses a special medical tool called the Choi implanter pen. Thanks to the Choi pen, channel opening and graft placement are performed simultaneously; thus, grafts remain outside the body for a minimum time and the survival rate increases.
At Million Hair Clinic, in our DHI hair transplant operations in Istanbul, we offer our patients the option of unshaved application. The ability to implant one by one between existing hair makes the DHI technique ideal especially for patients who want to increase hair density. It is a frequently preferred method for female patients and front hairline restoration.
DHI hair transplant at our clinic is performed by our expert surgeons with over 15 years of experience in a JCI-accredited hospital environment. Before each operation, 3D hair analysis is performed and a customized implantation plan is prepared for the patient.
How is DHI Hair Transplant Performed?
The DHI hair transplant process at our clinic is a precise procedure performed with the Choi implanter pen.
Detailed Hair Analysis
Donor area capacity, hair density, and loss pattern are evaluated with trichoscopy and 3D analysis. Hairline design is determined together with the patient.
Greft Toplama
Hair follicles are extracted one by one from the nape area with a micro punch under local anesthesia. Grafts are preserved in a special solution to maintain their viability.
Implantation with Choi Pen
This is the distinguishing stage of the DHI technique. Grafts loaded into the Choi implanter pen are placed directly into the recipient area without opening channels. Angle and depth control is done with millimetric precision.
Results and Follow-up
Post-operative care protocol is applied. New hair starts to grow from the 4th month, final density is reached in 12-14 months. Regular check-ups are performed for 12 months.
Unshaved DHI Advantage
One of the biggest advantages of DHI hair transplant surgery is the option of unshaved application. Direct implantation can be done between your existing hair without cutting them. This feature is an ideal solution especially for long-haired female patients and male patients who want to return to social life quickly.
DHI Advantages
1. Unshaved Application Option
DHI hair transplant can be applied without cutting existing hair. Thanks to the Choi pen, grafts are placed one by one between long hairs. With this feature, the difference in appearance after the operation is minimized and a quick return to social life is ensured.
2. No Channel Opening Required
In the traditional FUE technique, channels are first opened, then grafts are placed. In the DHI technique, the Choi pen performs both operations simultaneously. The time grafts remain outside the body is shortened and the survival rate increases.
3. Denser Transplantation
Since placement is done with millimetric precision with the Choi pen, more grafts can be transplanted per unit area. This feature is critical for achieving natural density especially in the front hairline and crown area.
4. Fast Recovery Process
Tissue trauma is minimized as no channels are opened. Post-operative swelling, redness, and crusting are less common compared to traditional methods. Most patients return to their daily activities within 5-7 days.
5. Natural Angle and Direction Control
The Choi implanter pen allows perfect control of the graft placement angle and depth. The surgeon implants each graft in exact alignment with the natural hair growth direction. Result: completely natural hair, far from an artificial appearance.
Our DHI Patients Share
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