Hair Restoration – What Are Your Options?
Hair loss is a problem that cuts across age, gender and countries. An increasing number of people are facing hair loss problems today, due to genetic, environmental and stress-related issues.
When it comes to hair transplantation, you have three options. These are DHI, FUE ,and FUT.
DHI or Direct Hair Implantation technique for hair transplant is a revolutionary technique that makes the hair transplant procedure painless, safe, and scar-free developed and patented by DHI Medical Group.
A hair transplant is considered successful only if the results look natural. For a natural result, 3 aspects of hair transplant are very important – Design, Direction and Density. The perfect hairline design which suits a face shape is most important and dependent on various aspects. DHI surgeons use designing techniques thought to originate from Michelangelo, by dividing the face in three equal parts, measuring the distance from the tip of the nose to the glabella (part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows), and then the exact same distance from the glabella to the frontal tuff, from where the hairline should begin. A natural M shape hairline is recreated from that point for men, and a rounder shape for women. The extracted hair must be implanted at a certain depth to ensure proper growth, with no damage to skin tissues and no shock loss to other follicles. Density is the key issue in hair transplant results. Using fine hairs at the front, and moving to multiples as we move back into the hair, with high density being critical, aim is to have nothing less than 60 hairs per sq cm at the front, and up to 80-90 hairs per sq cm at the back, as we use multiples. This feat can only be achieved by true master surgeons, while most other surgeons can only provide 30-40 hairs per sq cm. Through years of experience, DHI has mastered the creation of undetectable, natural hairline.
With DHI’s direct technique and patented instruments, the surgeons have full control over the angle, direction, depth and density of the hair that are implanted. As an outcome, the result is guaranteed and completely natural. All DHI procedures are performed end to end by highly qualified and specialized doctors with single-use, completely sterile instruments. Unlike other clinics where most of the procedure is conducted by non-medico assistants, at DHI, only surgeons are allowed to touch the patients. All the surgeons are extensively trained at the London Hair Restoration Academy and are regularly assessed and certified. They have ultra-super-specialization in the science and art of hair transplants.
At DHI, safety of patients and quality of treatments are of utmost importance. DHI follows strict safety protocols which are accredited by UK CQC and ISO. These stringent standards are followed at every DHI clinic for every single treatment. In India, DHI clinics have performed several thousand procedures and their patients include who’s who of film industry, sports men, political figures, and business tycoons. DHI maintains full client confidentiality of each patient.
FUT or Follicular Unit Transplantation is the procedure in which a section of the scalp is removed and then stitched and divided under a microscope to create grafts. The grafts are then implanted by making recipient holes.
FUE or Follicular Unit Extraction is where actual follicular units (also known as grafts) are extracted. Once extracted, they are placed under a microscope to redivide them, reduce them, and multiply them. As with FUT, the hairs are then implanted by making recipient holes.
Its common knowledge that certain techniques are shared between these methods. For FUE and FUT, the implantation part is the same. Reception holes are made, and then the hairs are implanted inside the scalp using forceps. The problem with this is that this method provides limited control on the depth, direction, and angle of the implanted hairs, which leads to a less natural-looking result.
Many clinics provide hair transplants at cheap rates but severely compromise treatment standards and safety of the patients, using untrained staff, using substandard tools, which can lead to poor results, extensive scarring, unnatural placement and growth of hairs or in some cases, medical complications.
In recent years, DHI has broadened its range of services, particularly in the areas of hair loss prevention and hair loss diagnosis. We are regularly setting new global benchmarks such as ultra large hair transplant sessions, complex afro hair transplant cases and reconstruction of hair in burn victims.
Patients suffering from any kind of hair loss problems can visit the nearest DHI’s Clinic to get a complete diagnosis and an accurate treatment recommendation.
The first and most crucial step of treating hair loss is a proper diagnosis.
Do you need DHI? Why do you need DHI? Can you qualify as a DHI patient?
Diagnosis is a Greek word meaning “through knowledge” which is the most important part of everything we do in life. With 50 years of experience, The DHI Medical Group’s industry expertise has enabled us to develop a comprehensive, sophisticated and advanced diagnostic system. Hair loss is a systemic disorder and thus requires a systematic approach using Trichology, Dermatology & Psychology. We are proud to have experts in each of these fields working within The DHI Medical Group and offering their services to our patients.
How does our diagnosis work?
Our team will examine you carefully, then based on your examination results, they will inform you of the best treatment plan for you. This will be based on your expectations and the result that can be achieved, such as the number of grafts/hairs that are possible for us to extract and how much coverage and density it can give you.
The DHI Academy has developed proper SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and training programs in association with esteemed European Universities to train, certify & evaluate doctors and nurses. In fact, every single staff member is now trained and certified by the DHI Academy. We use this training to give the most accurate diagnosis possible and ensure great natural results.
The next question you should ask: How many grafts do I need, and how much will it cost?
Cost is an obvious factor when choosing the solution to your hair loss problems, and as a result, many people might choose the cheapest options available. However, that is a decision which should be made after you have had a comprehensive, informative, and trustworthy diagnosis by a medical professional, which is often not the case. We understand cost is a factor and offer 0% interest finance options at many of our clinics; you just need to check with your local DHI team.
If you are unable to visit your local clinic, DHI has now developed a system that can be done online. It is a distance diagnostic program where patients are examined and discuss their concerns with a team of experts. This is called an online diagnosis, and this service is available to all patients.
Last but not least! Before making your decision, you can talk with some of our patients who have already undergone treatment with us. Here at DHI, we believe in total transparency and we are happy to offer you a list of patients in your area to enable you to speak to them about their experience and what to expect.
Book your consultation at your nearest DHI Clinic today!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
What is the DHI Hair Transplant Procedure?
DIRECT HAIR IMPLANTATION (DHITM) – DHITM is a unique hair transplant procedure that can only be performed by:
1. DHITM Technique
2. DHITM certified doctors
3. DHITM protocols
4. DHI’s patented instruments
5. At DHITM authorized clinics
No pain, no scars, no downtime. Perfect natural result every single time.
Why choose a hair transplant treatment at the DHI clinic?
DHITM technique and its benefits are propriety to DHI Medical Group. Some clinics and doctors try to copy this and claim to use the DHITM technique, which is misleading. The following features are only available at DHITM-authorised clinics.
1) We are proud to be ranked #1 on customer satisfaction in a hair transplant industry survey by IMRB. Our customer satisfaction rate is more than 99%. Also, they received the Customer Excellence Award from Quantic and numerous other awards & accreditations from medical bodies worldwide.
2) Our results are not just good; they are fantastic! Click LINK to see our results and LINK for our customer feedback.
3) We provide hair restoration services for men and women with all stages of hair loss. This includes high growth factor PRP/GFC therapies and Activa Regenera treatment for early-stage alopecia, hair transplants for all stages of alopecia, and the highest-quality natural human hair cosmetic patches for very advanced stages of alopecia. Our hair loss treatment products and nutraceuticals have the highest-grade active ingredients, and you can shop for them here.
4) All procedures are performed from start to finish by DHITM doctors trained and certified by the London Hair Restoration Academy. The surgeons are focused on hair restoration procedures only. Every procedure undergoes strict quality control.
5) All procedures are performed per strict standard operating protocols accredited with the UK Care Quality Commission and ISO standards.
6) The world’s safest hair transplant procedure is performed in a sterile environment according to comprehensive safety protocols. All procedures are performed only after proper diagnosis and medical tests.
7) Our patented implanter allows Perfect control over angle, depth, and direction. Only the highest-quality imported instruments are used and discarded after every procedure.
8) One-step implantation to ensure minimal graft handling. The highest graft survival rate is over 90%, compared to 50-90% in other clinics.
9) There are no stitches, pain, scarring, or downtime. You can return to work the next day. It is just a short procedure to regrow your hair naturally and permanently. Daily Mail UK titled DHI the “Lunch Hour Transplant”.
10) Achieve strong density in a session compared to other low-density techniques such as FUE and FUT.
11) Natural Results Guaranteed – The DHITM technique gives you a perfectly natural result; others will only know you had a transplant if you tell them.
12) DHITM is the world’s largest hair restoration medical group from Greece. For more than 54 years, we have focused on research, innovation, and education in hair restoration. We have 75 clinics in 45 countries serving more than 5,00,000 satisfied customers. Top celebrities from the entertainment, sports, business, and politics only trust DHITM for their hair restoration.
7 Key questions you should ask before choosing your hair loss solution
1. Who will perform the procedure?
In most clinics, procedures are performed by technicians only. The clinic owners are plastic surgeons and dermatologists who are mainly involved in sales and marketing. Their involvement in the actual procedure is very limited. You should go to a clinic where a doctor performs the entire procedure himself/herself, not through a technician.
It is also important to check if the clinic/doctor specializes in hair transplants or offers other aesthetic treatments, such as Botox. A better choice would be to go for a super specialist doctor.
2. Is your doctor suitably trained and certified? Do they follow standard and accredited protocols?
In most cases, doctors learn hair transplants from other doctors without any evaluation or certification process. This can take years for them to learn the intricacies of hair transplants. Further, most doctors do not follow any written protocols and perform procedures based on personal preferences, leading to sub-optimal results.
Please check if the doctor performing the procedure has training and accreditation from a reputed institute. Very importantly, personally verify if the clinic has written protocols for all stages of the hair transplant procedure, including detailed safety protocols.
3. What is the experience of the clinic/doctor you are going to?
Hair transplant is a relatively new area of practice, which has lured many doctors to leave their practice in the field of their expertise and move towards hair transplants only in last 3-5 years. Many clinics may not have the experience, or protocols or the necessary expertise to handle hair transplant cases. Please ensure that the clinic has been established for many years and has a verifiable reputation. Do not just rely on what they claim.
4. How does the clinic ensure the quality of your result?
Research shows that on an average only half of the implanted hair may grow in certain clinics without proper experience. This is because the clinic may not have access to latest techniques, instruments, tools, protocols etc. Please stay away from freelancers who work in many clinics on case-by-case basis. They are most likely to spoil your case as they may care least for the patient. Sometimes the doctor may be very qualified or experienced but past his prime to be able to give good results.
Do check if the work done by the doctor is supervised by someone. Does the doctor follow any certification, assessment, and quality monitoring process. It is not advised to go to a clinic where there is only one doctor whose work goes unsupervised.
Good results can only come with right technique, instruments, tools, protocols, training, assessment, and quality control.
5. How do you ensure your safety during and after the hair transplant procedure?
Generally, hair transplant is a safe process and cannot lead to severe risks. However, sometimes there could be scalp infections or even more severe conditions if the correct safety protocols are not followed. This risk is very high when procedure is performed by technicians or inexperienced doctors.
You are advised to ask relevant questions, and see the written safety protocols at the clinic.
Please see the procedure room and ask yourself if you feel confident of the safety protocols.
6. Would you go for a hair transplant without a proper evaluation of your alopecia?
The answer is obviously No. There are 10 kinds of alopecia. Unless a proper diagnosis is carried out, the correct treatment cannot be recommended. Many clinics recommend hair transplants without doing a proper diagnosis. They also may not conduct a mathematical count of the donor and recipient areas to give a correct assessment of the hair transplant requirement and feasibility. Please invest time and effort during your diagnosis and evaluate the doctor on proper diagnosis of dermatological examination, precise hair count of donor and recipient area and computerized alopecia test. This results in a comprehensive lifetime treatment plan and best results for your hair loss problem.
7. Should price play a role in your decision to choose a hair transplant clinic or doctor?
Yes of course, price is indeed a very important criterion. But you should not choose a clinic or doctor purely on the cost. Many doctors are able to reduce their costs significantly, by reusing the instruments, compromising on safety standards, using technicians to do the procedures, etc. Quality and Safety come at a price. This is your investment in your safety and great-looking results for life. So, choose wisely.