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DHI Hair Transplant

What Is DHI Hair Transplant

Hair loss is a very common issue for many people. Over 85% of men suffer from hair loss by the age of 50, against 50% of women. Multiple solutions and several techniques have been discovered during the past few years, and one of the recent and most effective techniques is the DHI method.

A hair transplant surgery is basically done by transferring hair follicles from the healthy area to the bald area. The doctor extracts the hair follicles from the back of the head, called the donor area, and implants them into the bald areas, where they will grow new hairs. 

DHI Techniques

During the DHI hair transplant procedure, after extracting the hair follicles from the donor area, the doctor opens channels and implants the grafts directly and simultaneously into the recipient area with the Choi Implanter Pen. The whole process takes about 6 to 8 hours, and up to 3500 extracted follicles can be implanted.

Two main techniques of the DHI method can be performed, depending on the case and the results that the patient is seeking:  

Mega DHI Technique

The Mega DHI technique allows us to implant up to 7000 hair follicles, performed over two sessions over two consecutive days. This hair transplant method gives more density.

Candidates For DHI Hair Transplant

The DHI technique for hair transplantation is usually required in some instances as it is unsuitable for everyone. Men and women with androgenic alopecia areata, commonly called male or female pattern hair loss, are generally the best candidates for DHI hair transplantation.

To be a suitable candidate for hair transplantation with the DHI technique, here are the required characteristics: 

  1. Age: The candidate should be over 25 years old; hair loss can be more unpredictable before this age.
  2. General Health: The candidate must be in good health.
  3. Hair density: The patient’s donor area should have enough follicles per square centimeter to suit the hair transplant. 
  4. Hair diameter: Generally, people with thicker hair achieve better results than those with thinner hair.

Pre-Procedure Instructions For DHI Hair Transplant

Like all operations, DHI hair transplantation requires some preparations to ensure a successful hair transplant and to avoid any side effects. Here are some of the essential instructions that the patient should follow carefully: 

  1. Refrain from drinking alcohol at least a week before the hair transplant, as it weakens the effect of the anesthesia.
  2. Stop smoking for at least two weeks before the hair transplant procedure.
  3. Refrain from taking blood thinners, such as natural drinks like green tea.
  4. Stop taking painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen ingredients.
  5. Follow a healthy and balanced diet before the DHI hair transplant to avoid any complications that may occur during or after the operation.