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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Dogruer, on Sep 13, 2023

DHI Hair Restoration Recovery Timeline 

Expect to see new hair growth after a month of the DHI treatment procedure. But it may seem to stop, then new growth starts again three to four months after the procedure. You will notice better growth after six months and expect complete results to become visible after nine months to a year.

DHI Hair Transplant Complications 

  • Infection
  • Swelling and bruising
  • Itching
  • Numbness or lack of sensation on the treated areas of the scalp
  • Inflammation or infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis)

DHI Hair Transplant Success Rate

DHI hair transplant has a success rate of 97%.

How Is The Procedure Performed? 

Before the procedure, your surgeon will give you local anesthesia. Then your surgeon will start the procedure. Since there is no need to make incisions in this technique of hair transplant, the next step will be the extraction process.

Your surgeon will extract the hair follicles from the donor area, using a specially designed instrument with a diameter of 1mm or less.

The extracted hair follicles are then implanted directly into the recipient area using an implant tool. No holes or slits are needed. You can always ask your surgeon to give you sedatives if you're feeling anxious to help you relax.

How To Prepare For DHI Hair Transplantation? 

  • A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirin and any other medication associated with blood thinning.

  • If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon. 

  •  Avoid smoking 24 hours before the surgery.

  • Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. Avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to surgery.

  • If you are taking medication for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, you should inform your surgeon before the surgery. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is DHI Hair Transplant Painful?

Most DHI hair transplant reviews and patients report the procedure has no pain, only slight discomfort. You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure. But, your surgeon will prescribe medication to manage the pain and discomfort. 

Does DHI Hair Transplant Leave a Scar?

No, the DHI technique leaves no visible scars in both the donor or implanted area.

What Is the Difference Between FUE And DHI Hair Transplant?

The main difference between FUE and DHI hair transplant techniques is the way the collected grafts are implanted in the recipient area. During FUE hair transplant, the surgeon manually implants the harvested grafts, while in the DHI technique, a special implant device is used for this process.