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DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) vs Hair Transplant (FUE)
| DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) | Hair Transplant (FUE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | hair-transplant | hair-transplant |
| Cost (USD range) | $2,500–$8,000 | $1,500–$8,000 |
| Average recovery (days) | 14 | 10 |
| Typical sessions | 1 | 1 |
| Complication rate | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Revision rate | 8.00% | 10.00% |
| Anaesthesia | local | local |
| Documented risks | 4 entries | 4 entries |
| Registry-listed clinics | 3 clinics | 3 clinics |
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is a hair transplant technique in which follicular units are extracted from a donor area using a small punch (similar to FUE) and then implanted directly into the recipient site using a Choi pen-like implanter device. The Choi implanter creates the recipient incision and inserts the graft in a single action, allowing precise control of graft angle, direction, and depth, and eliminating the need for separate recipient-site creation. DHI is marketed as a distinct technique but is, mechanically, an FUE variant that uses an implanter rather than a forceps for graft placement.
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Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) involves harvesting individual hair follicles from a donor area (typically the back of the head) and transplanting them to areas of thinning or baldness. Results take 9-12 months to fully develop. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia.
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