Glossary term Hair & Skin

DHI

In one sentence

Direct Hair Implantation is an FUE variant where grafts are loaded into an implanter pen and placed without pre-made incisions.

Direct Hair Implantation is an FUE variant where grafts are loaded into an implanter pen and placed without pre-made incisions.

Why it matters

The implanter pen gives fine control of angle and depth, which some surgeons prefer for hairline work and unshaven procedures. Evidence does not show one technique universally beating the other — the operator matters more than the acronym.

What to ask

Ask to see one-year hairline results from the actual team, whichever technique they champion.

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