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Technique · Şişli, Istanbul
DHI Hair Transplant in Turkey
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) places each graft with a pen-shaped implanter that opens the site and implants the hair in one movement. This gives close control over the angle, direction and depth of every hair, which matters most for natural hairlines and for adding density between existing hair.
DHI at a glance
- Instrument
- Implanter pen
- Anaesthesia
- Local
- Session
- Usually one day
- Unshaven option
- In suitable cases
- New growth
- From 3 to 4 months
- Final result
- 12 to 18 months
How it works
How DHI works, step by step
Assessment and design
Your doctor examines your hair loss and donor area, then draws the planned hairline with you.
Graft extraction
Under local anaesthesia, follicular units are removed one by one from the back and sides of the head with a very fine punch.
Loading the implanters
Grafts are loaded into implanter pens. Several pens are used in rotation so implantation continues steadily.
Direct implantation
Each pen opens the site and releases the graft at the planned angle and depth, with single hairs at the front of the hairline.
Aftercare
Your first wash is at the clinic. We follow your growth for 12 months.
Compare
DHI compared with channel implantation
In channel implantation, small slits are opened across the area first and grafts are placed into them afterwards with fine forceps. DHI combines both steps. Neither approach is right for every patient.
| DHI | Channel implantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening and implanting | One movement, graft by graft | Channels first, grafts afterwards |
| Angle and depth | Set individually for each graft | Set when channels are opened |
| Between existing hair | Well suited, often unshaven | Usually easier with the area shaved |
| Session pace | Slower and more detailed | Often faster for large areas |
Suitability
Who DHI suits
Density between existing hair
Grafts can be placed between native hairs, often without shaving the recipient area.
Beard and eyebrows
Very flat angles and changing directions make DHI a strong option for beard and eyebrow transplants.
For very large areas, your doctor may recommend a plan over two sessions. Read more in our guide DHI hair transplant explained.
FAQ
DHI hair transplant: common questions
What does DHI stand for?
DHI stands for Direct Hair Implantation. Grafts are loaded into a pen-shaped implanter and placed directly into the scalp.
Is DHI a different operation from other hair transplants?
Not fundamentally. Every modern follicular unit transplant extracts grafts and implants them. DHI describes how the grafts are implanted.
Can DHI be done without shaving?
In suitable cases the recipient area can stay unshaved because grafts are placed between existing hairs. The donor area usually still needs to be trimmed.
Who is DHI best for?
DHI is often chosen for hairline design, adding density between existing hair, and for beard and eyebrow work where precise angles matter most.
How long does a DHI session take?
Most sessions take a full day. The exact time depends on the number of grafts and the area treated.
Is DHI more painful?
No. DHI is performed under local anaesthesia like other techniques. Most patients feel pressure rather than pain after the anaesthetic.
Are DHI results permanent?
Grafts come from the donor area, which is generally resistant to pattern hair loss, so transplanted hair usually keeps growing long term.
Is DHI right for your hair?
Send us a few photos for a free assessment. Your doctor will explain which approach suits you and why.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person.