DHI Hair Transplant

What is DHI Hair Transplant Method?

DHI hair transplantation is one of the most advanced hair transplantation methods in which special devices called “implanter pen” are used. DHI technique, which can be defined as “Direct Hair Implantation”, is translated into Turkish as “Direct Hair Transplantation”.

The most important factor in reducing hair transplantation to two stages is the use of implanter pen devices. After the graft is placed inside the device, the skin is punctured and the graft is released directly into the skin. In this way, both the opening of the channels and the graft transplantation can be done at once.

To Whom Can DHI Be Performed?

Persons who are eligible for DHI hair transplant are determined after a thorough examination. For this reason, people who decide to have hair transplantation should learn whether they are suitable for hair transplantation as an examination by an experienced doctor.

When determining whether you are suitable for DHI hair transplant, first of all,

• Your hair transplantation structure is determined.
• your hair follicle depth and
• Your hair thickness will determine whether hair transplantation can be performed with the DHI method.

Who Can Not Have DHI Method?

It can be said that there are people who have some diseases within the scope of people who cannot have DHI hair transplantation. Accordingly

• Hepatitis C,
• AIDS,
• Lichen,
• Hair transplantation cannot be performed on pseudopelade patients.

Another condition for DHI hair implantation is that the patient’s chronic diseases are in a certain order. People with chronic diseases such as blood pressure and sugar need to be approved by a doctor in order to perform hair transplantation.

Hair transplantation is a procedure performed by taking your grafts. Therefore, if it is determined that there are not enough grafts in the patient’s body, DHI hair transplantation cannot be performed.

How Long Does DHI Technique Last?

It is very difficult to give a clear information about the duration of the DHI method process. Many factors can change the duration of the hair transplant process.

• The size of the area to be planted,
• The number of grafts to be used in hair transplantation operation,
• expertise and experience of the plastic surgeon who will perform the hair transplantation,
• The structure of the scalp is the main issues that can cause changes in the DHI procedure.

Considering these factors, it can be said that a single session for DHI technique operation will last between 6 and 9 hours.

What Should You Pay Attention to Before Having DHI Method?

What should be considered before the DHI hair transplant operation is important for minimizing the risk of complications during the operation process and for the successful completion of the procedure. For this reason, after your planning process for hair transplantation operation is carried out, your doctor will explain in detail the details of the points you need to pay attention to before the operation.

What are the Stages of DHI Technique?

The DHI hair transplant combines the procedures of duct opening and hair transplantation into a single procedure. For this reason, after the grafts are collected, the appropriate angle for hair transplantation is determined and the direct transplantation stage is started.

The collected grafts are placed one by one in a special device called the implanter pen and small slots are opened and placed in these slots by determining the angle. After the planned graft transplantation is performed, the operation is terminated.

What should be considered after DHI HT Operation?

Protection of the Region

One of the most important issues to be considered after DHI hair transplant operation is the protection of the area where hair transplantation is performed. In order for the operation to be successful, the hair follicles should not be damaged. Therefore, it is important to protect the region against impacts.

Avoiding driving for the first 6 hours after the operation and starting to rest are among the things to be considered at this point. To protect the area from friction, you should choose comfortable clothing and reduce the risk of your pillow causing friction by paying special attention to your sleeping position.

Avoid Exercise

Another important issue to be considered after DHI hair transplant operation is exercise. You should avoid heavy exercises in the first two weeks after hair transplantation. If you want to exercise during this period, short walks will be the right choice.

Smoking and Alcohol

You should avoid smoking and alcohol consumption during your recovery period. It is also not recommended to have sexual intercourse during the recovery process. In this process, you should follow your doctor’s instructions on issues such as drug use and shampoo selection. Finally, it can be said that you should avoid contact with direct sunlight.

DHI and FUE Difference

The differences between fue vs dhi hair transplant are first observed during the application phase.

• While DHI is basically performed in 2 stages, in FUE hair transplantation, after the grafts are collected with FUE motors, the channel opening process is performed and then the grafts are placed one by one in the opened channels. In this context, it can be said that it is a three-stage method.
• The two methods differ from each other in terms of the number of grafts that can be applied. In the DHI method, a maximum of 2500 grafts can be transplanted in a single session, while 4500 grafts can be transplanted in the FUE method. This situation also changes the operation times. It is possible to say that the DHI technique has a longer application time than the FUE technique.
• DHI hair transplantation technique is a technique that can give successful results in both narrow and wide areas. FUE technique is especially preferred in large areas.

What are the Advantages of DHI Method?

The advantages of DHI hair transplantation have made the method quite popular in recent years. In this context, the most important advantage that can be counted is that it can be applied intensively.

• 40 – 50 grafts per square centimeter can be transplanted with DHI hair transplant technique. For this reason, it is possible to say that it shows high success especially in narrow areas.

In the DHI method, the transplantation stage can be started shortly after the grafts are collected.

• In this way, the hair follicles are kept out of the tissue for a very short time and the healthy survival rate is increased.

One of the most important advantages of the DHI method is that there is no need to make an incision.

• No incision is made, which greatly shortens the recovery time after surgery. The fact that there is no obligation to shave in the method allows you to perform hair transplantation without sacrificing aesthetics. The lack of having to shave makes it often preferred by women.

In the DHI hair transplantation method, the right angle is determined for the hair transplantation process. In this way, a very natural appearance can be obtained at the end of the method.

What are the Complications of DHI Method?

The most common complications in hair transplantation operation

• redness,
• swelling and
• are bruises.

These complications resolve spontaneously within the first week after the operation.

The risk of infection after DHI hair transplantation operation is very low. This risk has a probability of about 2% and can be reduced to a much lower level with measures such as antibiotic use. In case of itching after hair transplantation, you should avoid scratching the area. If you need it, you can consult your doctor and get a medical treatment recommendation for itching.

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