Is DHI more expensive than FUE?
DHI requires implanter pens and often more placement time per graft. Pricing reflects technique and team size. We quote after consultation — no hidden package upsells.
Direct implantation
DHI Hair Transplant
Choi implanter pens place grafts directly for precise angle control and faster recovery.
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Overview
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) uses specialised Choi implanter pens to extract grafts and implant them in one motion, without pre-made incisions in the traditional two-step sequence.
This direct approach can reduce the time grafts spend outside the body and allows the surgeon to control depth, angle, and direction at the moment of placement — valuable for hairline refinement and crown work.
DHI is often chosen by patients who want maximum precision in the frontal zone or who qualify for partial no-shave protocols where only a small donor window is trimmed.
Good candidates
- Patients prioritising hairline design and frontal density
- Those with moderate balding patterns suited to implanter placement
- Candidates for no-shave or long-hair protocols (case-dependent)
- Patients comparing FUE and DHI who want the most controlled implantation method
How the procedure works
- 1 Mapping of recipient zones and agreed hairline (often drawn with patient input)
- 2 Donor preparation and local anaesthesia
- 3 Graft extraction (FUE method) into holding solution
- 4 Loading grafts into Choi pens by trained technicians
- 5 Direct implantation at 40–45° angles matching natural growth
- 6 Density check and final review of hairline symmetry
- 7 Aftercare kit and written washing schedule
Recovery timeline
Day 1–3
Similar to FUE; less channel trauma may mean slightly faster initial healing for some patients.
Day 5–14
Follow clinic washing protocol; avoid helmets and tight hats.
Month 1–3
Shock shedding phase; patience is essential.
Month 6–12
Progressive thickening; styling options increase.
Month 12+
Final assessment and comparison photos.
Frequently asked questions
Can DHI achieve high graft counts?
Yes, though very large sessions may combine FUE extraction with DHI implantation or split across two days. Donor safety always comes first.
Does DHI leave scars?
Extraction still uses micro punches in the donor area, so dot scars apply — the difference is in implantation method, not extraction scarring.
Get a personalised DHI Hair Transplant plan
Send front, top, and donor photos on WhatsApp. We respond in English with a graft estimate and technique recommendation.
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