Real Differences Between the DHI Total Care System™ and FUE.
In the last decade, there have been great advances in the field of hair restoration. In 2002 DHI Medical Group was one of the major innovators in Follicular Unit Extraction. After years of refinement, DHI replaced FUE in 2004 with the DHI Direct Hair Implantation™, the centrepiece of the DHI Total Care System™. This cutting-edge system offers many benefits over FUE.

Here are just a few:
By definition, FUE means Follicular Unit Extraction. In the FUE method, there are no specific or uniform advances in hair placement. Most often, forceps are used for placement which can cause “over handling” of the follicle leading to shock and less viable implants.

DHI Medical Group’s specialized tool for extraction, the DHI Implanter, allows us to precisely control placement, depth, and direction of implanted hair. This means that DHI can create a totally natural hairline free from the pitting and discolouration sometimes associated with FUE and other traditional methods.

In one session, DHI’s surgeons can remove up to 6000 individual hairs. FUE is limited to approximately 2000 hairs per day, extracted in bunches of up to 5 hairs. FUE patients are obliged to shave their entire scalp prior to the procedure. The DHI Direct technique does not need a shaved scalp, so there is no need to explain that you received a treatment. DHI Direct can be applied to all hair types whereas FUE candidates must be tested to determine if their hair type is compatible with FUE. In addition, at DHI, specialized doctors perform the entire procedure. Our competitors who use the standard FUE protocol often use a team of nurses to handle the scalp and grafts. While FUE is available in different forms at specific clinics, the DHI Direct Technique is a proprietary technique that is part of the DHI System™ and available only at our clinics. The DHI Total Care System™ provides a comprehensive procedure for all degrees of hair loss and scalp conditions.

For more detailed analysis of the FUE technique please read this article written by the DHI Chairman K. P . Giotis.
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What can I expect during my hair transplant procedure?
Every DHI client receives VIP service and every effort will be made to ensure your comfort. You can take frequent breaks, use the restroom at any time, rest during the procedure and even take a nap. The entire procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia so you will be able to talk with us and ask questions at any time throughout the procedure. In addition, you will have frequent opportunities to see how your follicles are placed and aligned to match your hairline, orientation, growth angle and direction of your natural hair.
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Is Direct Hair Implantation painful?
The procedure is virtually painless and causes less irritation than say getting a tattoo. DHI applies local anesthesia and the client can relax, listen to music, watch TV, enjoy a light lunch and even nap during the procedure. Overall, the entire procedure is completed within 4 to 6 hours. There is only a simple bandage applied to the application area, so our clients leave looking virtually the same as when they came in.
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When will I see growth?
Growth of your transplanted hairs will be visible after 16 weeks, depending on how quickly the capillaries form around the newly relocated follicular units. This newly transferred hair grows naturally in its new location for the rest of your life, because the donor region is genetically programmed against hair loss.
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How many sessions will be necessary to complete my hair restoration?
The number of sessions depends on the size of your balding area, donor yield and your own personal goals. In order to ensure optimal density throughout their lifetime, our clients often opt for two sessions or more. With our diagnostic tools, specially designed equipment and mathematics, we will inform each client of the precise amount of donor hair available to them.
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Can grey hair be transplanted to the thinning area?
Yes, however if the hairs are very white, we may need to temporarily dye the hairs for ease of insertion by our medical staff. A temporary vegetable henna-based dye is used which will wash out with time.
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