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ITA DHI Technique
DHI is a modern hair transplant technique wherein hair follicles are directly extracted for implantation into the receiving area with the use of an implanter pen. This approach gives control over the angle, direction, and depth of each implanted hair follicle, hence assuring the patient of a denser and more natural look. In addition, DHI excludes the creation of pre-made channels, thus further streamlining the process for people in need of effective hair restoration options.
At Hair of Istanbul, 3 different hair transplantation techniques are used—the sapphire, DHI, and slit techniques—which are based on the FUE technique, depending on the specific requirements of the patient. The decision on which technique to use is made by our physicians after determining the hair texture, loss, and density of the existing hair by using the latest technology high-resolution imaging devices during the examination. As Hair of Istanbul, we sometimes use more than one technique in a single procedure to achieve the most natural look.
One of the techniques we use is the DHI technique where DHI stands for Direct Hair Implantation. In the DHI technique, as in other hair transplantation techniques, planning is done first, and the hairline is determined. Afterwards, local anesthesia is applied at the beginning of the procedure. Then, with the FUE technique, hair follicles are taken from the donor site by utilizing a micro motor. This is very important in protecting hair follicles taken by FUE without losing their vital status for the success of the process. Extracted hair follicles for the DHI technique of transplantation are separated in their structure and thickness into sterile conditions at the right temperature and solutions. Hair follicles separation is the main issue that has a great significance to get a natural look, since single hair follicles should be planted on the front line; otherwise, multiple grafts transplanted on the front line could never look natural.
In the DHI technique, with the extraction of hair follicles by the FUE technique and subsequently according to a transplantation plan in separation, application of local anesthesia in the implantation stage is like other techniques; however, differently from other techniques, at the DHI technique, hair channels do not have to be opened. The separated hair follicles are then positioned in a Choi special pen, and finally, the follicles are transferred to the recipient area directly. The most important point at this stage is not to damage the roots and lose the vitality when the extracted grafts are placed in the recipient area. After this is completed, post-procedure treatment and hair growth time will be exactly like those in the case of other methods. The feature that distinguishes the DHI technique from the rest is that the transplantation process is done without opening the channels in the recipient area. As Hair of Istanbul, we prefer the DHI technique in areas where it is required to place the graft horizontally (moustache, temple areas).
Hair transplantation with the DHI technique takes an average of 6-8 hours. In conformity with the procedure, the bandaging of the donor area, from which hair follicles are taken by using FUE technique is performed. Hair of Istanbul’s nurses remove this bandage on the first day after the operation and no new bandage is applied. The recipient area has no bandages applied at all. To make the hair roots hold, contact must be totally avoided. On the 3rd day, the washing process is started. The head is washed with a restorative solution and shampoo for about 7 days. The products used for washing the head are extremely important in terms of protecting the health of the transplanted hair. As Hair of Istanbul, we use the products we have chosen jointly with L’Oréal – Kerastase after the procedure.
In the end, on the 10th wash, the scabs should be removed from the transplanted area. It is very important to remove the scabs for completing the healing process of the area where the hair has been transplanted. You do not need to do anything special after the removal process of scabs. The growth process is followed up by our representatives. As of the end of the first month, some of the transplanted hair falls out. It starts to regrow right after the 3rd month. The growth generally takes 6-8 months; some effects might continue up to 12 months.
In all methods of hair transplanting, it is very important for the operation to be performed by physicians with good experience and specialists as well. Every technique at Hair of Istanbul is performed with different techniques by specialist physicians and technicians. The accurate performances of the techniques increase the success rate of the procedure to as high as 99%. You should choose experienced hair transplant centers in order to minimize the risk for possible complications and to achieve healthy natural results.
This article is created for informational purposes only. Diagnoses and treatment need to be performed by our physicians.
