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DHI vs FUE: Which Hair Transplant Technique?

DHI and FUE often share the same harvesting principle. The main difference concerns recipient-site creation and the method used to place grafts.

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Compare DHI and FUE hair transplantation: extraction, implantation, shaving, density, duration, recovery, price and patient selection.

Essential answer

DHI and FUE often share the same harvesting principle. The main difference concerns recipient-site creation and the method used to place grafts.

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In-depth practical guide

Understanding the technique beyond its marketing name

For DHI vs FUE: Which Hair Transplant Technique?, FUE, DHI, Sapphire and no-shave procedures mainly describe tools or methods of extraction and placement. Patient selection, planning and team experience remain more important.

Elements to assess

  • Recipient-area size and location
  • Donor density and calibre
  • Native hair that must be protected
  • Shaving constraints
  • Reasonable session length and graft out-of-body time

Detailed pathway

  • Donor mapping
  • Individual follicular extraction
  • Graft sorting and storage
  • Recipient-site creation according to natural angles
  • Placement and postoperative control

Important factors and warning signs

  • Transection rate
  • Graft hydration
  • Out-of-body time
  • Depth and direction
  • Density compatible with tissue
  • Donor-area preservation

Questions to ask before deciding

  1. Why is this method suitable?
  2. What are the alternatives?
  3. Will shaving be full or partial?
  4. Which stage is performed by the doctor?
  5. How are grafts stored?
  6. How is overharvesting prevented?

Timeline

Procedure day : Local anaesthesia, extraction and placement.

First week : Redness, crusts, tenderness and swelling may occur.

Second week : Crusts are gradually removed according to protocol.

Months 1–3 : Temporary shedding and limited visible activity.

After month 3 : Progressive growth and maturation.

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