Reasons such as genetic factors, stressful life, and irregular nutrition can cause hair loss, regardless of whether men or women. Dermatology experts warned about hair transplantation procedures and gave information about the most preferred applications.
More than 80 percent of men and 25 percent of women complain about hair loss. Those who are disturbed both physically and psychologically by their hair loss are considering hair transplantation options.
Dermatology experts said that the aesthetic appearance greatly affects people’s daily lives and explained the questions about Safir FUE and DHI (Direct Hair Implantation), which are the most preferred hair transplantation techniques.
They stated that individuals who will have hair transplantation should choose the right clinic and warned against underhanded attempts.
Stating that there may be many reasons for hair loss such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, genetic factors, hormonal changes, hair transplantation experts said, “In the Sapphire FUE method, which is an innovative application in hair transplantation, the hair structure and direction of growth are taken into consideration when transplanting. Thus, a natural appearance is achieved after hair transplantation.” “It can be done,” they say.
“There is no trace left in the area where the hair follicles were taken”
Depending on the preference of the patients, Sapphire FUE, DHI and stem cell hair transplantation techniques are mostly used today. People who complain of hair loss first undergo a health screening. It is checked whether there is a health problem that causes hair loss. If health problems are detected, treatment is applied first. If the hair loss continues after the treatment, the patient undergoes hair transplantation.
Sapphire FUE method:
- A micro motor is used in the Sapphire FUE hair transplantation technique, which is an innovative application. Thus, after the procedure, there is no scar left in the area where the hair follicles were removed.
- In the Sapphire Fue technique, as the name suggests, the channels in the hair transplantation area are opened with real sapphire ore, not with steel tips.
- Local anesthesia applied before the operation ensures that the patient has a painless treatment process.
- In order to prevent damage to the extracted hair follicles, the follicles are kept in a special solution until the hair transplantation process.
- After the hair transplant is completed, the area is dressed and the patient is discharged.
- With technology, the time to return to daily life after hair transplantation has become shorter.
DHI vs. FUE and FUT hair transplant
DHI, FUE, and FUT all involve taking follicles from one part of your scalp and implanting them into balding areas.
During FUT surgery, a surgeon cuts a long and narrow strip of skin from the back of your scalp. Individual hair follicles are removed and implanted along your hairline. This method is usually the quickest and cheapest, but it can leave a long scar. The scar may be noticeable if you wear your hair short, but longer hair usually hides it.
In DHI and FUE surgeries, individual hair follicles are removed directly from your scalp. During FUE, a surgeon manually cuts a series of canals in your scalp to insert the hair follicles. The DHI technique allows surgeons to make these incisions and implant hair at the same time.
DHI and FUE avoid the long scar caused by FUT, however, these surgeries generally take longer and are more expensive.
Companies that offer DHI claim that it’s the most advanced and effective hair treatment option. However, there haven’t been any studies comparing the results to other hair treatment techniques.
Hair transplantation performed with the DHI method consists of several steps:
In the DHI method, also called unshaved hair transplantation, the collected hair follicles are placed in the area to be transplanted at an appropriate angle with the help of a very thin and pointed pen called CHOI.[1] The DHI method, which is preferred because it does not damage healthy tissues, receives a lot of demand, especially from patients who want to have a hair transplant operation without having their hair cut and who want to return to their daily lives as soon as possible.
Hair transplantation should be performed by expert hands in reliable centers
Underlining that hair transplantation is a serious operation, dermatology experts share the following information about reliable hair transplantation:
It is also possible for various complications to occur during hair transplantation. Therefore, it is of critical importance that the hair transplantation operation is performed by experts in reliable centers.
Patients should not hesitate to question these documents when choosing a clinic.
Is DHI hair transplant better than FUE?
Both are equally effective methods of treating hair loss, but there are some subtle differences. DHI is only recommended for patients that are 35 and younger with less severe cases of hair loss which leads to a higher chance of success. FUE is both safe and effective but carries some side effects that DHI doesn’t.
References:
Sethi P, Bansal A. Direct hair transplantation: a modified follicular unit extraction technique. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2013 Apr;6(2):100-5. doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.112672. PMID: 24023433; PMCID: PMC3764754.