DHI Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

What is the DHI technique?

DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is the most advanced hair transplant technique available today. Unlike traditional FUE, in DHI the extracted follicles are implanted directly into the scalp using the Choi Implanter Pen — without the need to create separate channels in advance.

"With DHI you get a much more precise direction and angle of implantation compared to classic FUE. In experienced hands, the difference in natural-looking results is clear."

— Dr. Kemal Arslan, Istanbul Hair Clinic

FUE vs DHI: key differences

• Standard FUE: micro-channel creation → manual follicle insertion → recovery 10–14 days
• DHI: direct implantation with Choi Pen → no separate channels → recovery 7–10 days
• Achievable density: DHI allows up to 80–100 follicles/cm² vs 60–70 for FUE
• Cost: DHI is generally 20–30% more expensive than FUE

The ideal candidate

• Patients with frontal and temporal baldness (Norwood scale II–V)
• Those seeking maximum density in specific areas
• Women with diffuse thinning
• Patients needing densification of already-transplanted areas

Costs in Turkey

The average cost of a DHI transplant in Turkey ranges between €1,800 and €3,500 all-inclusive. In the UK or Italy, the same procedure would cost €6,000–€12,000.

Recovery & results

In the first 2–4 weeks, transplanted hairs fall out (physiological shock loss). Real growth begins at months 3–4, with the definitive result visible at months 12–14.