Why DHI-Direct Hair Implantation

The need for hair restoration

Male baldness

Most men are genetically predisposed to male pattern baldness. It is the effect of hormones on the hair follicle that produces male pattern baldness. Testosterone, a hormone that is present in high levels in males after puberty, is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT has an adverse affect on the hair follicles. Acting on a hormone receptor on the hair follicle it slows down hair production and produces weak, shorter hair, sometimes it stops hair growth from the follicle completely.

The following illustration shows the various patterns of male baldness.

Female baldness

Socially, women find it more difficult than men to cope with hair loss. The most common type of hair loss witnessed in women is known as androgenetic alopecia, or female pattern alopecia, brought about by a change in the hormonal balance in the scalp and the hair follicle. Other causes attributed to hair loss are physical stress, emotional stress, medication, diet, thyroid and ringworm.

DHI vs FUE

Following is a comparison of DHI with the conventional STRIP method.

DHI	Strip or FUE
No scalpels, stitches or scars.	A permanent scar remains.
Up to 6,000 hair strands can be transplanted.	Only 1,500-2,500 strands can be transplanted per session in a single session.
Fully disposable tools used for extraction and implantation.	Extraction tools are reused, increasing the chances of infection.
Shaving is optional.	Shaving of donor area is compulsory.
Fully guaranteed results.	Results are variable.
Ideal for all hair types.	Not suited for all hair types. Curly hair is impossible to extract.
The technique ensures accuracy and a natural result.	Placement is done by forceps leaving the angle and the direction of the hair to be decided by the doctor. This increases the chances of error.
A Painless procedure with a quick recovery.	The healing process takes months, is painful and requires heavy medication.
Placement is done by the DHI implanter ensuring 100% accuracy.	Placement is done by forceps leaving the angle and the direction of the hair to be decided by the doctor. This increases the chances of error.
Painless procedure and the recovery is quick and gentle.	The healing process takes months, is painful and requires heavy medication.