The DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) process is a detailed and refined journey that guides patients through a series of four key stages: Consultation, Procedure, Recovery, and Final Growth. This journey is not just a single surgery but a carefully planned timeline designed to ensure a natural and successful transformation.
1. Consultation and Planning:
During this critical stage, the surgeon evaluates the patient to determine their suitability for the procedure. This assessment includes diagnosing the cause and pattern of hair loss, analyzing the donor area for hair grafts, and reviewing the patient’s medical history. The aesthetic design phase is particularly important, as it involves creating a natural and age-appropriate hairline by considering factors like angle of growth, directional flow, and graft calculation.
2. The Procedure Day:
The surgery, performed under local anesthesia, is a comprehensive process that adheres to strict DHI protocols. The extraction phase involves harvesting individual follicular units from the donor area using a micro-punch tool, followed by the direct implantation phase where grafts are loaded into a Choi Implanter Pen for precise placement.
3. Immediate Recovery and Shedding:
The recovery period after the surgery is relatively quick due to DHI’s minimally invasive nature. Patients may experience swelling and scab clearance during the initial healing phase, followed by shedding of transplanted hair shafts during the shock loss phase. By the end of this phase, patients can resume normal activities.
4. Final Growth and Transformation:
The final phase of the DHI journey is marked by the emergence and maturation of new hair. Initial growth begins with fine hairs sprouting, which gradually thicken and gain density over the following months. By the end of the transformation process, typically between 12 to 18 months, the hair achieves its full, permanent density and texture, resulting in a natural and undetectable outcome.
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