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DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) Hair Transplant

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Choosing which type of hair transplant technique is right for you can be difficult. There is a lot of terminology out there which can cause many patients to feel confused.

One of the biggest confusions out there currently regarding Hair Transplant procedures and techniques is DHI. What is it, how does it work and what is the difference?

Firstly, we must start with saying that overall, there are only two methods when it comes to extracting hair from the donor area and those are FUT (Follicular unit transplant) and FUE (Follicular unit extraction. FUT involves removing a strip of hair from the donor area whereas FUE involves extracting singular follicles using a punch device.

There are pros and cons for all methods. Consultations with experienced and knowledgeable hair transplant surgeons are the best way to find out which technique is going to give you the best results.

FUE Hair transplant procedures is often the most commonly performed hair transplant technique in the UK, however a new technique known as a DHI hair transplant is starting to feature in some hair clinics price lists and within hair transplant forums. So what is it?

In this blog, we are going to take a look at what a DHI Hair Transplant is to help you feel more informed when it comes to choosing the best treatment for you.

What is a DHI Hair Transplant?

DHI stands for direct hair implantation and rather than being its own technique, we see DHI as more of a variation on the FUE technique. There are some differences from a traditional FUE procedure, but overall the process is very similar.

What does a DHI Hair Transplant involve?

Hair follicles are extracted from the donor area in the same way as they would be in a standard FUE procedure. A punch device is often used to extract follicular units with all the necessary fibres and glands. Punch devices can range in sizes from 0.6mm to 0.9mm which makes scarring minimal in comparison to the scarring as a result of a FUT Hair Transplant procedure.

Where the DHI technique differs slightly to a standard FUE technique is that once all the grafts have been extracted from the donor area, they are then prepared and placed into a hair transplant implanter pen. There are lots of different types of these pens available with the most commonly used being the choi implanter pen and lion implanter pen.

The implanter pen works by creating the incision in the area of the scalp being treated and placing the hair transplant into the incision at the same time.

What are hair implanter pens, and should they be used?

Hair Implanter pens are not new, they were originally invented back in the 1980s in Japan. They were first used with FUT procedures with the idea of reducing the number of technicians required. As the skills of hair transplant surgeons and their technicians grew, the requirements for assistant devices reduced. In the mid 2000’s, implanter pens began to make a come-back, this time being combined with FUE procedures with surgeons in Europe experimenting with graft placing using an implanter pen rather than forceps. It was believed that extra handling of the grafts during placement were leading to poor results, so the ‘no-touch’ technique of handling hair follicles was put to the test. The results were inclusive with no technique coming out on top either way, instead it was merely just a separate way to carry out a FUE Hair Transplant procedure should the method be suitable for the patient.

Whether a hair transplant implanter pen should be used or not is down to the surgeon using the pen. A huge issue that has become apparent is that a large number of poor results from hair transplant procedures using an implanter pen is a result of inexperienced staff and clinics.

A hair transplant procedure, no matter what method, should only be carried out by a trained and knowledgeable hair transplant surgeon and their experienced team of technicians.

What are the Differences Between DHI Hair Transplant Method and FUE Method?

The differences in method are just down to the tools used however at The Private Clinic, we do not offer separate ‘DHI’ and FUE Hair Transplant methods. We offer a FUE Hair Transplant procedure, and the method in which our expert hair transplant surgeons perform the FUE Procedure is down to their own personal preference and which they feel is going to be most suitable for the patient to give them the best result.

So in some instances, a FUE Hair Transplant with implanters may be used in procedures that do not require a large number of grafts. Implanters are best used on procedures that are around 2500 grafts and under.

Some of our hair transplant surgeons do use hair transplant hair implanter pens to implant the hair follicles and others will use forceps and incisions to transplant the extracted hair – many use both methods and you will be able to discuss their decision on which one they choose for your hair transplant procedure at your consultation.

hair transplant surgeon performing FUE Hair Transplant Surgery with Implanter tool
FUE Hair Transplant with Implanters
hair transplant surgeon performing hair transplant surgery making incisions and then forceps to implant hair
FUE Hair Transplant using Forceps

At The Private Clinic we do not believe in charging separate amounts for different methods of implantation and you will notice that we don’t tend to refer to DHI as a hair transplant method. Our Hair Transplant prices are determined by the number of hair grafts required. Find out more about the costs of Hair Transplant procedures here.

Hair Transplant Procedures at The Private Clinic

Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

If you would like to discuss your hair transplant options, please call 03339209135 or use our online hair transplant contact form.

World Hair Transplant Repair Day with ISHRS

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World Hair Transplant Repair Day is an event hosted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) who are the world’s leading medical authority on hair loss and hair restoration.

The day is being held on November 11th, 2021 and will form part of the ISHRS’s Fight the FIGHT global consumer awareness campaign launched in 2019. This was in response to this widespread problem and the substantial risks posed to patients considering Hair Transplant procedures. Fight the FIGHT is an acronym for Fight the Fraudulent, Illicit, and Global Hair Transplants.

When Hair Transplants are performed by a qualified surgeons who are expertly trained in the art and science for hair transplantation, then hair transplant surgery can be an ideal procedure to treat hair loss safely and effectively. However, when performed by the wrong people, hair transplants can have devastating results and are often being performed illegally.

ISHRS members and Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic, Mr Michael Mouzakis and Dr Furqan Raja are participating in World Hair Transplant Repair Day. They will be helping to encourage affected patients in the community to learn more through the campaign’s website at www.HairRepairDay.org.

What is a revision hair transplant?

Revision hair transplant procedures are becoming very common, they often involve surgeons having to attempt to correct:

  • Poor results
  • Severe infections
  • Wrong medication which can cause long health issues
  • Poor donor area planning
  • Injuries and scarring
  • Over-harvested donor areas
  • Irreparable aesthetic results

ISHRS discusses how to avoid needing a revision hair transplant

The lure of cheap deals and promise of great results are enough to make most patients consider these often-fraudulent options but the quality of hair transplant that they will be receiving is often less to be desired.

ISHRS urges potential patients to ask the following questions as part of their research, as well as questions regarding costs, risks and short- and long-term benefits and planning:

  • Who will evaluate my hair loss and recommend a course of treatment? What is their education, training, licensure, and experience in treating hair loss?
  • Who will be involved in performing my surgery, what role will they play, and what is their education, training, licensure, and experience performing hair restoration surgery?
  • Will anyone not licensed by the state (or country) be making incisions or harvesting grafts during my surgery? If so, please identify this person, explain his or her specific role and why this person is legally permitted to perform it.
  • Is everyone involved in my surgery covered by malpractice insurance?

Hair Transplant Revision before and after results

Mr Michael Mouzakis has recently performed a hair transplant revision case where the patient was unhappy with the poor result of his previous hair transplant surgery procedure.

The patient went abroad seeking a hair transplant procedure to restore his hairline, the patient felt that despite 10,000 hair follicles being used, his hair line was not improved and had patchy areas.

Mr Mouzakis believes that although the full amount of hair follicles promised were implanted, they were implanted incorrectly and due to poor blood supply, so they did not grow and that is why the result is gaps.

The treatment plan involved using 2,000 hair follicles to reshape the hairline and match the density to the rest of the hair.

revision hair transplant UK before after photo Hair Transplant Revision before and after photos results

“Today, more than ever, it is imperative that patients do their homework when selecting a surgeon to perform their hair transplant,” said Mr Michael Mouzakis “Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to avoiding being a victim of unscrupulous black market hair clinics.”

For more information or to take part in this worldwide educational campaign and event, contact fightthefight@ishrs.org and visit www.HairRepairDay.org.

Or to find out about how our expert team of Hair Transplant surgeons could help you, call us on 0333 920 2471 or click here to use our online Hair restoration consultation form.

Why choose The Private Clinic for a FUE Hair Transplant?

  • We’ve been treating our patients for over 35 years and have an excellent reputation for patient satisfaction, safety and outstanding care offering all of our patient’s transparent and honest advice.
  • We’re proud to have the highest Trustpilot rating in the industry.
  • We have a team of highly experienced Hair Restoration specialists Doctors with years of experience, who have undertaken thousands of hair transplants.
  • You will be provided as many post-treatment appointments as you require and will be provided comprehensive patient information at every stage.
  • View our gallery of FUE Hair Transplant before and after results here.
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients by reading their stories here or viewing videos here.
  • Find out more information in our blogs
  • Read our extensive FAQs
  • Hair Transplant consultations are available nationwide in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

Do I need a hair transplant?

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Knowing if you need a hair transplant or not is a personal decision that only you can make but what our hair loss specialists can do is help to advise on what hair loss treatments are available and which they feel is best for you based on your current hair loss and desired results.

Radio presenter Chris Evans has recently been reported stating that he was considering a hair transplant procedure after explaining that he did not want to go bald.

Chris Evans has previously been taking hair loss medication which he refers to as ‘hair loss drops’ for a number of years and has exclaimed at how much it has helped to improve his hair growth.

“I’ve been on drops of these medications for years now, about five or six years. I was nearly bald and I’m not at all now. I don’t have the thickest head of hair in the world, but I do have hair now, more than I did.”

He has now expressed a concern that the hair loss pills he has been taken may be having an impact on his testosterone levels and hair loss typically originates from low levels of testosterone.

“I was finding out about my hair pills that I had been taking for a while and why that might be affecting my testosterone which apparently is one of the reasons I might have to get a hair transplant. “

Whilst we are unsure on what pills in particular Chris Evans may have been taking, we are able to offer advice on approved medication for hair loss including minoxidil and finasteride.

Hair loss medication is a great starting point for anyone experiencing hair loss. It can really help to prevent further hair loss and even improve the quality of your current hair in some cases.

Find out more about hair loss medication here.

The most obvious treatment choice for hair loss is a hair transplant but this may not be the best solution for you. When you attend your consultation, your surgeon will fully assess you and take into consideration your:

  • Age
  • Medical History
  • Genetics
  • Hair loss Severity
  • Hair Type
  • Desired results from treatment

All of these factors will greatly impact your suitability for a FUE Hair Transplant. Patients who are too young for example may not be suitable for a hair transplant at this stage as the greatest aim of our expert Hair Transplant Surgeons is to preserve the donor area so by performing a hair transplant procedure too young can impact of the quality of hair in the donor area or any further procedures in the future.

So if you are like Chris Evans and have an interest in having a hair transplant procedure or wish to find out more, then we recommend visiting us for a consultation with one of our leading hair transplant surgeons including:

Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic


Why choose The Private Clinic?

  • Highly experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons who have decades of experience and who have carried out thousands of hair transplants.
  • The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care.
  • 24-hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
  • As many post-operative care and appointments with your Hair Transplant surgeon and nursing team as required.
  • Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
  • Outstanding clinic facilities.
  • Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a new hairline.
  • View our gallery of FUE Hair Transplant before and after results here.
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients by reading their stories here.
  • Read our extensive Hair Transplant FAQs
  • Consultations available in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
  • We are able to offer finance solutions with manageable payments to suit a variety of budgets.

If you would like to discuss your hair transplant options, please call 03339209135 or use our online hair transplant contact form.

Hair Transplant Virtual Webinar 2021

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Hair loss is a common cosmetic concern that impacts the health & well-being of many men and women.

Hair loss can be caused by a wide range of things such as stress, ageing, hormonal imbalances, medication, and medical conditions such as thyroid issues.

In most cases, hair loss is often temporary and simple changes such as living a healthy lifestyle and changes in medication can help to solve this but for others, hair loss can be a lot more significant and further treatment may be required.

Here at The Private Clinic, we specialise in hair loss and have an expert team of Hair Surgeons and trichologists who can help diagnose the cause of hair loss and put together a treatment plan to help you achieve a healthy head of hair again.

If you are concerned about hair loss, then why not join us for our exclusive webinar with our hair surgeons, Dr Furqan Raja, MB ChB and Mr Michael Mouzakis, MD, MSc where you can learn more about the causes of hair loss, steps to minimise it & what treatments are available to help restore hair loss.

Our exclusive online hair loss event will cover the following topics:

  • Causes of hair loss.
  • How to manage & minimise hair loss.
  • Hair loss treatments and medication.
  • How transplants work & what is involved.
  • What makes an ideal candidate?
  • How many hairs you need?
  • What kind of results can be achieved?
  • Q&A session

We will finish off the webinar with the opportunity to anonymously submit your own questions to be answered live by a leading hair transplant surgeon.

Our exclusive hair transplant webinar is free to attend with no obligation to book.

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 with Dr Furqan Raja – 6:30pm   Register Now
Friday 2nd July 2021 with Mr Michael Mouzakis – 12:00pm  Register Now

Choose to attend either event on the 23rd June at 6.30pm or the 2nd July at 12pm by clicking on the buttons above. There is no charge to register your interest.

FUE Hair Transplant by Dr Furqan Raja before after photo result
FUE Hair Transplant by Dr Furqan Raja
FUE Hair Transplant by Mr Michael Mouzakis before after photo result
FUE Hair Transplant by Mr Michael Mouzakis

To book an appointment with us, or to find out more about any of our treatments, call our team on 0333 920 2471.

Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form here.

Trinny Woodall talks Hair Loss & Solutions on Instagram Live

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Beauty entrepreneur and stylist Trinny Woodall focused on the troubling subject of post-Covid hair loss during her Instagram Live story this week. The celebrated fashionista and TV personality took to her Instagram screen to reveal how clumps of her own hair have been falling out from her scalp ever since she contracted the Covid-19 virus 3 months ago.

In a typically honest and direct response, she opened up about how the situation was putting her under some stress, while visibly demonstrating on camera how her hair falls out as soon as she tugs away at it. She explained how she was so surprised to be undergoing this experience as she regularly takes vitamins and eats a healthy diet to prevent hair-loss while always taking steps to defend against menopausal hair loss through consumption of vitamin supplements.

Covid-Related Hair Loss

She also explained how she is from a family of people with full heads of hair, which is why she became worried when it started to fall out rapidly in clumps. In response, she decided to call her doctor to get to the bottom of the issue. Upon seeing her doctor, he explained how many patients had been showing signs of stress-related hair loss in the weeks after contracting the disease.

This prompted Trinny to share her experience on social media and to seek out solutions that could help her to tackle her sudden rapid hair loss situation. In an honest side note, she showed viewers how she had been collecting clumps of her fallen out hair in a clear container to keep track of how much was actually falling out, while commenting:

“There will probably be more hair in this then there is on my head soon. I’m being sarcastic because I don’t want to get stressed by it, but I do want to have an action plan and I want to chat to you about it. What always eases my mind is sharing.’ 

Attribution: Trinny London, Wikipedia Commons

Rapid Hair Loss Solutions

Seeking a solution to her issue, she contacted a range of well-known hair specialists and trichologists to get advice on how to remedy the problem. She also asked her Instagram audience to share their own tips on effective ways to tackle the hair loss issue.

In a special report by Sky News, a study revealed how nearly a quarter of Covid sufferers will experience hair loss within six months of having the illness, with women at a higher risk. So it seems that Trinny’s own problem is something that many people are now suffering with. This was also highlighted by her supporters in their numerous Instagram comments.

Reflecting on Trinny’s experience, we thought we would share our top strategies and hair loss solutions that can minimise the effects of rapid hair loss for women. We also explain how patients can restore any hair that has been lost through post-Covid stress.

  • Trichologist Consultation

With a diverse range of hair loss treatments available, from topical shampoos and creams to vitamin supplements and hair transplants, seeing an expertly qualified trichologist can help you to pick a solution that is tailored to your own needs. Our expert team of trichologists, hair transplant surgeons and hair loss experts have been trained to carefully assess your hair thinning and hair loss issue to help select the best treatment, or combination of treatments that will generate the best hair restoration results. Denise Knight and Jane Mayhead are two leading trichologists at The Private Clinic who have helped hundreds of women to better understand why they are losing hair and how they can treat the causes. They are regularly featured in a range of media outlets as hair loss experts and are both members of the UK’s Institute of Trichologists. Fill out our enquiry form to book a personalised consultation with them. This first step will help you to discover a treatment that is best suited to your own individual needs.

  • Hair Loss Medication

Hair Loss medication is a quick and easy way to help manage rapid hair loss issues and slow down the process. Minoxidil and Finasteride (Propecia) are the only medically approved solutions that work, and they can be applied in different ways, through the use of medicated creams or shampoos. Both treatments are available at The Private Clinic in a range of formats and they have been proven to stop the process of hair loss in a vast range of our patients. Finasteride for example, which is only available on prescription, has been shown to halt or slow the hair loss process by 80% to 90%.

  • Female FUE Hair Transplants

 Sometimes stress-related hair loss can lead to more permanent hair loss damage in the form of alopecia. While hair loss medications often work as a great first-line response, they are often ineffective in cases of extensive hair loss. This is when surgical hair restorations like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) can help. FUE is a minimally-invasive hair transplant treatment that extracts healthy hair follicles from scalp areas that haven’t suffered hair loss, and transplants them one-by-one to bald patches. It leaves no linear scarring and produces natural looking hair regrowth in a little as 6 to 12 months, once the implanted follicles have a chance to grow in their new home. Discover how we have used FUE to restore hair growth for a wide range of our patients on our hair transplant for women page.

  • Hydrafacial Keravive

Non-invasive hair stimulation therapies have also been shown to help combat hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. Hydrafacial Keravive is one of the leading treatments in this field, which uses a 3-step process to refresh and hydrate the scalp while stimulating renewed hair growth. It firstly cleanses hair follicles by removing dirt, oil and dead skin from the scalp. It then delivers a special blend of 2 skin proteins and 5 hair growth stimulants to supercharge hair regrowth. The final step of the treatment is a take-home hair spray that contains biomimetic materials to accelerate hair growth in the long term. Following the treatment, 75% of patients have reported a noticeable improvement in their hair fullness, and a 74% improvement in their overall hair quality. So if you want a natural and effective way to defend against hair loss and help achieve a fuller head of hair, then Keravive is a great treatment to rely on.

Hair Loss Treatments at The Private Clinic

As a multi-award-winning hair loss practice, we have been specialising in the most innovative hair loss and hair regrowth treatments for over 35 years. We make it easy for you to discuss your hair loss concerns with our expert clinical trichologists. Patients have given us a 96% patient satisfaction rating, and we have a 5-Star Trustpilot rating which showcases our high standards and our dedication to high standards of patient care.

To find out more about our hair loss strategies, fill out our online enquiry form. You can also call our contact center directly on 0333 920 2471.

Mike Thurston FUE Hair Transplant Patient Story

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Mike Thurston is a personal trainer and online fitness coach who came to us back in early 2019 seeking hair loss advice.

Mike had always been prepared to experience a degree of hair loss as he knew his dad had suffered with hair loss from an early age. Having previously had quite thick hair during his teens, Mike started to notice his hair thinning and certain hair styles were making this more prominent.

mike thurston hair transplant 6 months results before after hairline the private clinic

In 2017, Mike decided to admit defeat and shave his hair off to a buzz cut which at the time he felt would disguise the bald pattern of hair loss however he started to grow his hair back and used products to make it appear fuller with a stronger hairline. Over time however he felt this was a lot of effort to maintain and he either needed to commit to a buzz cut or start looking into a more permanent solution such as a hair transplant.

Mike started his research to find out more about the procedure and decided to come along for a consultation at The Private Clinic with expert hair transplant surgeon, Dr Ragu Reddy.

Dr Reddy provided Mike with a lot of information and advice for him to think about and consider before he decided to go ahead with a FUE Hair Transplant procedure.

“The big thing about when you get a hair transplant done is that it really is down to the surgeon who is doing the procedure. If I am getting something like this done on my hairline, which is very important to me and which a lot of people are going to see…  I want it to be done by the best of the best and I don’t care if it does cost me a lot of money. It is like anything in life, you get what you pay for. So I wanted to find somebody who knows what they are doing, somebody who has experience, somebody who has been doing it for years, someone who has been very consistent with delivering results and somebody who a long list of testimonials that I could look at and get some confidence from”

Mike arrived at The Private Clinic of Harley Street ready for his 2-day FUE Hair Transplant procedure. Around 1270 grafts were extracted and used to treat the hairline and the crown.

The recovery period for Mike went well and the only problem he found was not being able to exercise which was previously part of his daily routine. After three weeks, Mike did experience shock loss to his crown, and it was not until 6 months post-procedure that he started to notice the results in that area – which is very normal.

6 months post hair transplant procedure before after photo

Mike prides his recovery on his healthy lifestyle including:

  • Eating a nutritious diet
  • Regularly exercise
  • Reduced alcohol consumption
  • Getting enough sleep
  • Not getting stressed

Mike also took finasteride and applied topical minoxidil which he felt has helped to maintain his results.

Now, 12 months on Mike is thrilled with the results from his hair transplant and offers any patients considering a hair transplant the following advice:

  • Do your research into the procedure, clinic and surgeon
  • Attend a consultation to assess your suitability
  • Shave your head first to see if you like it – you may not choose to go ahead with a hair transplant

FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic

  • You will be treated by highly experienced Doctors. Our Hair Transplant surgeons are highly skilled in FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and treat hundreds of patients every year.
  • FUE is a minimally invasive treatment (meaning there is no cutting of a strip) and carried out under local anaesthetic – many patients either watch TV, or even fall asleep during the procedure.
  • You will not require any stitches after your treatment. This means that the recovery time is also reduced when compared to the Strip surgery (FUT).
  • We use the finest instruments, resulting in as minimal trauma to your scalp as possible.
  • Thanks to our advanced skills and techniques, our team ensure that the donor looks intact after the hair transplant procedure and you can keep your hair really short if you prefer without any obvious scarring.
  • Following treatment, there will be no linear scarring across the back of your head as seen with the strip method (FUT) – you will be free to wear your hair long or short.
  • We choose the best follicular unit (a group of hairs), this ensures that only the strongest, healthiest grafts are used for your hair transplant procedure.
  • Your results will look natural, with denser packing – the hair is implanted in the direction that matches your hair growth.
  • We are one of the very few clinics able to offer the Unshaven Hair Transplant (U-FUE) (the long-hair hair transplant), to those who prefer not to shave beforehand. At your consultation, we will be able to advise you on whether an unshaven procedure is suitable for you.
  • Scars resulting from injuries or previous surgeries can also be corrected. In fact, 30% of all patients that come to us have been somewhere before and need further work to improve on a disappointing result. This could be a previous bad hair transplant, or we can cover linear scars caused from FUT hair transplants.
  • View our FUE Hair Transplant before and after photo gallery
  • Read our extensive hair transplant FAQs
  • Find out more from our informative Hair Transplant blogs
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients in our patient stories and videos

FUE Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

We offer consultations in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

To find out more about hair transplant procedures, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our hair transplant online contact form.