Choi Pen?

[hairadvicecanada]

Hi, I inquired about a restoration in Turkey (I'm from Canada). I assumed I would be provided info about FUE, which is what I had in mind. However, when I sent over my pics (Norwood III approx), they said it was better to go the method of choi pen.

 

Does anyone have any experience or info on this?

 

Much appreciated.

[Al - Moderator]

The choi implanter pen is one of various tools/methods used to perform FUE. I imagine they recommended it because that is what they use. Do a google search for choi implanter pen to get an idea of what it is.

[Melvin- Admin]

The Choi pen is an implanting device that creates both the recipient site and implants the grafts at the same time. However, it is important to know that it does not harvest the grafts, there are two harvesting techniques which are follicular unit excision (FUE) and follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS). The Choi pen is an implantation tool. I encourage you to verify with the clinic what harvesting method they suggest for your case.

Thanks

Melvin

[gillenator]

The choi implanter has been around for a number of years although questionable as to how extensive or widespread it is used. I think DHI first developed it roughly a decade ago or so.

 

Like anything else, it really comes down to the level of skill and proven results regardless of who the surgeon is and/or the methodology whether FUHT or FUE.

 

FUE is an acronym for Follicular Unit Extraction.