FUE or DHI – Let’s clarify these two medical terms before getting hair transplantation
If you are one of those who have been searching or looking for information to decide for the “Right” hair transplantation method, you may be lost among the abbreviations and terminologies flooded on the internet. Let us clarify these hair transplantation-related abbreviations. The most common words are FUE and DHI techniques which people often question which is better.
Actually, we cannot compare FUE with DHI to see which one is better. The reason is whether you choose to be in #FUE Team or #DHI Team, it may be like you have become a member of both teams already!!
Why shouldn’t we compare FUE with DHI techniques? That's because FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) is the name of a “Hair Transplantation Technique” that involves removing the hair follicles from the donor area, while DHI (Direct hair Implantation) is the name referring to a “Tool for hair grafts implantation”. Therefore, you can choose to use FUE technique with the use of DHI tools/devices.
If you want to weigh the various options to make a right decision, you should first better try matching these glossaries correctly; starting from FUE and FUT. Both of these terms are known as hair transplantation techniques according to the definition defined by ISHRS or International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeon. They are categorized by the method of taking hair from the donor area, the lower back of the head (occipital scalp).
FUT or Follicular Unit Transplantation involves cutting a strip of skin from the back or side of your scalp and extracting the hair follicles under microscope.
FUE or Follicular Unit Excision involves removing individual hair follicles one by one directly from your scalp with small devices.
Consequently, the FUT technique is suitable for those who need to remove a large number of hair grafts from the donor area in a short time. But its disadvantage is that approximate 15-30 cm scars that will be caused by the surgery require long hair to conceal the scars.
For the FUE technique, it leaves only a tiny scar on the donor area behind the head. If there is too many hair grafts removed from the donor area, the hair may look thin. But don't worry...our specialized physician will help you analyze, assess, and choose the best for each of our patients.
For the DHI technique, it is not a technical term set by ISHRS, but it is a term that describes the device used in hair transplantation procedure. Therefore, whether you choose the FUE or FUT technique, the DHI grafting method can be used. DHI stands for Direct Hair Implantation, which means using an Implanter Pen, a special small device, to implant the hair grafts into the recipient area.
What to be compared with DHI should be the traditional method of transplantation performed by making cuts or incisions in the skin and then handling and placing hair grafts using forceps. This technique can cause damage to the hair follicles. In contrary, the use of the implanter pen in the DHI technique allows for more accurate and faster grafting. In addition, it also allows the surgeon to control the implantation depth as well as the direction or angle of the new hair. This can be deemed the best method for placing FUE grafts currently used.
So, whether you are paired with the FUE or FUT technique to remove the hair grafts from the occipital area, the DHI technique for graft placement can be chosen.
At Namnin, we have selected both FUE and DHI techniques, and developed them using the accumulated knowledge and experience of our expert physician until becoming a unique NEAT technique or Namnin Exclusive Advanced Hair Transplant Technique.
The surgeon uses a very small device, only 0.6 millimeters in size, to remove the hair follicles from the back of the head in a stepped manner, without invasive surgery. The small wounds and scars are therefore concealed smoothly.
Our specialized surgeon will then implant each hair graft into the recipient area, one by one. With DHI technique using an implanter pen 0.6 mm, you’ll get the strong, healthy, and dense hair blended in with the native hairline. This technique causes less bleeding, less pain, no swelling, small scabs or no scabs at all. Hence patients can return to work and resume normal activities right after the treatment.
Moreover, the patient will be given more attractive facial proportions and younger looks that help you be brand new you.
