DHI Hair Transplant

DHI hair transplant is carried out with personalised planning that puts a natural look, healthy hair density, predictable results and patient safety first.

Overview

Your DHI procedure is planned around your hair type, the extent of your hair loss and your expectations. A detailed consultation before treatment analyses your needs and sets out a plan that suits you.

The aim is a dense, lasting, aesthetically pleasing result that preserves a natural hairline. After treatment, you are followed up with regular check-ups so that healing progresses safely.

Direct implantation with a Choi implanter pen allows the angle, direction and density of the grafts to be controlled more precisely.

Direct implantation with a Choi implanter pen
Precise control of implantation angle, direction and density
Personalised hairline and graft planning
Structured follow-up and recovery care

What Is DHI Hair Transplant?

DHI stands for Direct Hair Implantation.

In this method, follicles are taken from the donor area and implanted directly into the scalp using a special medical Choi implanter pen. The channel opening and graft placement steps, which are done separately in classic methods, can therefore be carried out in a single stage.

The DHI technique allows follicles to be placed in a more controlled and precise way while also helping to protect existing hair.

What Are the Advantages of DHI Hair Transplant?

DHI is regarded as one of the advanced technologies in hair transplantation. It is often chosen for adding density and when protecting existing hair is important.

Its main advantages are:

Channel opening and implantation can be done at the same time
More controlled placement of follicles
A denser, more natural look
Helps protect existing hair
A quicker return to social life
Natural hairline design
Minimal trauma to the tissue

Who Is DHI Hair Transplant Suitable For?

DHI hair transplant can be an option for women and men with hair loss who want to increase their hair density.

After a specialist assessment, people with the following characteristics may be considered suitable candidates:

People with mild, moderate or advanced hair loss
People with enough healthy follicles in the donor area
Candidates in suitable general health
People with realistic expectations
Patients who want to add density while keeping their existing hair

How Is DHI Hair Transplant Performed?

The treatment is planned individually and consists of the following stages:

Personalised Treatment Planning

After the hair analysis and medical assessment, the hairline is designed and the number of grafts needed is determined.

Graft Extraction

The follicles are carefully removed from the donor area under local anaesthesia.

Direct Implantation

The extracted grafts are implanted directly into the scalp with a Choi implanter pen, so the angle, direction and density can be controlled more precisely.

Follow-up and Recovery Care

After the operation, your recovery is followed by the specialist team, and aftercare advice is provided.

When Is DHI Preferred?

Adding density to thinning areas while keeping existing hair
Patients who want a transplant without shaving and a quick return to social life
Hairline designs that require high precision
Transplants to small areas such as the eyebrows and beard

For very large bald areas, sapphire FUE or a combination of both techniques may be preferred. The decision depends on donor-area capacity and the extent of balding.

Unshaven DHI Hair Transplant

In unshaven planning, the recipient area is not shaved; in the donor area, only a narrow strip that can be covered by the surrounding hair is trimmed. This keeps visible change after the operation to a minimum.

Unshaven transplantation is not suitable for every patient. If a large number of grafts is needed, the operation may take longer; suitability is decided at the examination.

The First Weeks After DHI and the Long Term

First night: Sleep with your head raised and do not touch the transplanted area
First wash: Done gently on the day your physician specifies, with the shampoo and lotion provided
Days 10–14: The scabs fall off completely
First month: Avoid direct sun, saunas, the sea and swimming pools; wait for your physician's advice before wearing a hat
Months 3–4: New hair begins to grow; the result is largely visible by around month 12

Possible Side Effects of DHI Hair Transplant

The most common effects after DHI are swelling of the forehead and around the eyes for a few days, and redness and itching in the transplanted area. There may be temporary reduced sensation in the donor area.

Rare infection and inflammation of the hair follicles can largely be prevented by following the aftercare instructions.

The information on this page is for general guidance only; diagnosis and treatment plans are decided individually after a physician's examination.

Factors That Determine the Price of DHI Hair Transplant

The number of grafts to be transplanted
Shaved or unshaven transplant
The treatment area (hairline, crown, eyebrows or beard)
Length of the operation and, if needed, a second session
Supportive treatments, accommodation and transfer services

The price is set individually once these factors are clear, and what the quote includes is shared in writing.

Treatment Process

Consultation and Assessment

Your hair type, degree of hair loss and expectations are analysed in detail, and a treatment plan that suits you is drawn up.

The Operation

The DHI procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia in line with modern clinical standards.

Recovery and Follow-up

Aftercare after the operation is explained in detail, and the results are followed up at scheduled check-ups.

Who is it suitable for?

People considering a DHI hair transplant
Candidates found suitable after a specialist assessment
Patients able to follow the aftercare advice
People aiming for natural, dense hair

Quick Facts

Duration: 4–8 hours
Treatment Model: Single operation + scheduled check-ups
Recovery: 7–14 days
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia
Method: DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) – Choi Implanter Pen

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a suitable candidate for DHI hair transplant?

Suitability is decided after a consultation with a specialist, hair analysis and medical assessment.

How does recovery go after DHI hair transplant?

Initial healing is usually complete within 7 to 14 days. About 12 months are needed to judge the final result.

Is DHI hair transplant painful?

Because the procedure is done under local anaesthesia, you do not feel pain during the operation. Any mild tenderness afterwards eases quickly.

When is the final treatment plan confirmed?

The treatment plan is finalised once the method and number of grafts have been confirmed after the clinical assessment and hair analysis.

Can everyone have an unshaven DHI transplant?

No. Unshaven transplantation is usually suitable for limited areas and for adding density. For large bald areas and a high number of grafts, a shaved transplant may be more suitable; the decision is made at the examination.

What is the difference between DHI and sapphire FUE?

In both methods the follicles are extracted in the same way; the difference is in the implantation stage. In sapphire FUE, channels are opened first and the grafts are placed afterwards; in DHI, both steps are done together with the Choi pen. Which one is suitable is decided at the examination.

When can I go back to work after DHI?

Most people with desk jobs can return to work within a few days; with an unshaven transplant, the change is less noticeable. The scabs take about 10–14 days to fall off.