What is DHI Hair Transplant?

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 Who is DHI hair transplantation suitable for?

DHI Hair transplantation is suitable for male and females over the age of 18 who are experiencing hair loss.

A specialist will determine whether a patient is suitable for a DHI hair transplantation treatment after a detailed examination. 

The important factors that determine the eligibility of a patient undergoing the treatment include, patients health status and medical history, diseases, thickness of the hair and the depth of the hair follicle. 

The DHI method is also favored as the procedure allows for transplantation without the need to shave.

The application is performed under local anesthesia. The follicles collected from the nape and the area above the ear, which is preferred as the donor area, are directly transplanted to the problem area with a medical pen. In order to keep the hair alive, the hair follicles collected with the micromotor are kept in a special solution until graft harvesting is completed. During the transplantation phase, the grafts are placed one by one in the choi pen and transplanted in the area of hair loss. 

Due to its mechanical feature, the Choi pen allows the easy opening of the channel and hair follicle placement at the same time. The Choi pen has more than one tip and is individually selected by taking into account factors such as the length of the hair strand and graft thickness before transplantation.

With this method, the procedure is performed without damaging healthy hair follicles. 

The whole procedure lasts approximately 8-9 hours – the grafts remain healthy and the retention rate of the transplanted roots is quite high.

 What’s the recovery process after a hair transplant?

The practitioner will perform a control examination right after the operation to ensure a smooth recovery.

The recovery period after a DHI hair transplantation treatment is approximately 10-15 days. During this period, the crust formed in the transplantation area begins to fall off. Hair can be washed from the 4th day onwards. Within 15 days, the scalp returns to approximately normal appearance.

Weak hair that grows in about 1-2 months is shed with shock shedding. After 3 months, new hair starts to grow. In 8-12 months, all permanent hair grows.

After treatment, it is important to protect the area of treated hair follicles from any potential damage. This will help achieve a faster recovery and maximize overall results . 

Lots of rest is recommended for 3 days after the procedure and special care should be taken with sleeping positions to avoid friction.  

During the first 4 weeks after hair transplantation, heavy exercise, tobacco and alcohol consumption, exposure to direct sunlight, hot showers, saunas, Turkish baths, solariums, pools and beaches should all be avoided. 

The practitioner should also prescribe lotions and aftercare treatments to aid in the recovery process, along with vitamin supplements for the healing and promotion of strong hair structure.

The most common advantage of a DHI hair transplantation treatment is that it provides a naturally healthy and strong hair appearance. 

Other advantages of are as follows:

• Tissue damage in the hair root is low.
• The risk of bleeding is low as there is no incision in the transplantation area.
• Acts as a base for future transplants if required or desired. 
• The healing process after the procedure is fast.
• The risk of root loss is very low.
• The duration of hair follicles in the external environment is very short.
• The treatment does not require shaving.

  With an Unshaven hair transplantation treatment, only the donor area (nape and above the ear) is shaved, the area to be transplanted is not shaved. DHI technique is used in this transplantation. In the unshaven transplantation method, thickening is provided between the sparse hair. The biggest advantage is that hair transplantation is performed without any change in the appearance of the person. Some treatments can cause shock fallout after transplantation. 

Hair loss can be the reason for psychological discomfort and lack of confidence in individuals in terms of general appearance. Treatment such as DHI, FUE and Sapphire FUE can be the solution to these problems. 

One of the most preferred methods in hair transplantation of late, is the Unshaven hair transplantation. 

Individuals interested in undergoing this procedure are first evaluated according to the Norwood scale. This application is a method preferred for localized hair loss, less openness and predominantly for women. 

It is a procedure that can be easily applied in hair loss and general hair thinning.

This treatment has a low graft requirement and cannot be performed to cases with a high graft requirement.