Gentle Harvesting for Optimal Survival
1. Precision Extraction Phase
The extraction phase in DHI is similar to FUE, but with an intense focus on preserving the graft for immediate loading into the Choi pen.
The Extraction Process:
- Painless Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to the donor area using needle-free jet technology for maximum comfort.
- Individual Extraction: Using micro-motors, follicles are gently loosened and extracted one by one from the back of the scalp.
- Immediate Preparation: Unlike FUE, where grafts sit for hours waiting for channels to be opened, DHI grafts are immediately sorted by thickness and loaded directly into the hollow needle of the Choi Implanter Pen.
Ultimate Control and Density
2. Direct Implantation with Choi Pens
This is where DHI excels. The implantation is performed without creating prior incisions in the recipient area.
The Implantation Process:
- One-Step Implantation: The surgeon presses the Choi pen against the scalp; the needle pierces the skin and simultaneously drops the graft into place.
- Unshaven Capability: Because no separate channels need to be opened, surgeons can easily implant new grafts directly between your existing, unshaven hairs without damaging native roots.
- Perfect Angulation: The pen allows the surgeon to dictate the exact angle and direction of growth (e.g., 40-45 degrees at the hairline), ensuring an incredibly natural, dense appearance.
Minimal Trauma, Maximum Growth
3. Faster Healing and Dense Results
Because DHI does not involve slicing channels into the scalp, there is less bleeding, less swelling, and a much faster recovery time.
Recovery Milestones:
- Rapid Crusting Phase: The tiny puncture wounds heal incredibly fast, with scabbing often clearing up within 7 to 10 days.
- Higher Graft Survival: Because the grafts spend less time outside the body and are implanted directly, survival rates are often exceptionally high.
- Long-Term Density: You will experience the standard ‘shock loss’ shedding phase, but by months 6 through 12, the high-density packing capabilities of DHI become beautifully apparent.