A hair transplant is a surgical procedure designed to address hair loss by relocating hair follicles from one part of the body (typically the back or sides of the scalp) to areas experiencing thinning or baldness. There are two primary techniques: Direct hair implantation (DHI) and follicular unit extraction (FUE)
(DHI) uses a special implanter tool called the Choi implanter pen to extract and implant follicles directly from the donor area into the area of hair loss (hence “direct hair implantation”). It is a more expensive method of hair transplant as it’s a slower method than the FUE method as it is just the doctor doing all the work and the top of head does not have to be shaven (this is very popular with people with long hair) whereas with FUE the nurses/technicians also help out more
while FUE involves extracting individual follicular units. These units are then transplanted into tiny incisions in the recipient area, where they can grow new hair over time. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia and can take several hours depending on the extent of the transplant. Recovery time varies, but most patients can resume normal activities within a few days to a week.
