Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Regular Member Share Posted June 25 Hello there, I am looking into getting a hair transplant. Could someone please inform me the difference between DHI and FUE? DHI has been suggested to me many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ClaireB Posted June 25 Senior Member Share Posted June 25 FUE (follicular unit extraction) describes a procedure where follicular units are extracted individually as grafts. They are typically implanted by first creating incisions in the recipient area and then separately inserting grafted follicles into those incisions. DHI (direct hair implantation) is a form of FUE where the implantation process is done in a single step using a specialized tool which creates the incision and inserts the grafted follicle at the same time. 🧑🏽⚕️ Help others by naming your clinic and surgeon, in your post title if possible. 💊 Help yourself by directing medical questions to medical professionals. No one here can safely provide medical advice like your primary care physician. 💬 Help the forum by adding a Like or other reaction to an existing comment before repeating what others have already said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted June 25 Valued Contributor Share Posted June 25 DHI is FUE. DHI is just a slightly different technique for placing the graft: the graft is loaded into an implanter pen and then this pen makes the incision/recipient site and places the graft into it at the same time. The other way to do it is to make the incision sites first and then use forceps to place the graft into the pre-made slit. People debate which is better but in reality some top surgeons use one method and some the other. Both are perfectly good in the right hands. It’s all FUE (which simply refers to the method of extraction from the donor area). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 Thanks so much guys that’s really helpful ! I have read a lot and done a lot of research but it’s always good hearing from people who know there stuff rather than maybe those who don’t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 Another question if you don’t mind…I am planning on getting it in the next few weeks (in summer) I live in the UK so although it may not be 40 degrees it will of course still be hot. I plan on spending 3 nights after the procedure in turkey with the air conditioning, and when I return to England I have 10 days off of work so I can sit with a fan and do the bare minimum to prevent sweating, when I go back to work of course I will be walking a little but nothing extreme, what are your thoughts on a little bit of sweating 10 days after? I’m not talking gym or running but maybe just being hot with a light sweat..if that makes sense? Thanks again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted June 25 Valued Contributor Share Posted June 25 15 minutes ago, Bm2279 said: Another question if you don’t mind…I am planning on getting it in the next few weeks (in summer) I live in the UK so although it may not be 40 degrees it will of course still be hot. I plan on spending 3 nights after the procedure in turkey with the air conditioning, and when I return to England I have 10 days off of work so I can sit with a fan and do the bare minimum to prevent sweating, when I go back to work of course I will be walking a little but nothing extreme, what are your thoughts on a little bit of sweating 10 days after? I’m not talking gym or running but maybe just being hot with a light sweat..if that makes sense? Thanks again ! What is it about sweating that you're concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 I have read that it is essential to avoid sweating to help the growth and recovery of the new hairs, basically trying to avoid any of the work that is done. I am no expert so I’m hoping you can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member LaserCaps Posted June 25 Senior Member Share Posted June 25 2 minutes ago, Bm2279 said: I have read that it is essential to avoid sweating to help the growth and recovery of the new hairs, basically trying to avoid any of the work that is done. I am no expert so I’m hoping you can help Sweat is OK. What you need to avoid is exertion. When the doctor makes the aperture, the little blood that sips through acts like glue and keeps the graft in place. If you exert yourself, (create pressure), the force will push out the grafts and you'll lose them. There are no restrictions after 7 days. You can typically go back to normalcy after 7 days. Patient Consultant for Dr. Arocha at Arocha Hair Restoration. I am not a medical professional and my comments should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Doron Harati Posted June 25 Senior Member Share Posted June 25 The skills of the surgeon will determine the quality of work. Doron Harati - Patient coordinator for HDC Hair Clinic. For consultation, WhatsApp: +972526542654 Mail: doronhdc@gmail.com HDC Instegram: https://instagram.com/doronhairadvisor_hdc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= * All comments from this account should not be taken or construed as medical advice, all comments are only the personal opinions of the poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 Thanks guys that’s really reassuring, so you think a little bit of sweat (not in the first 3 days but after) is okay? I don’t know how common it is to get transplants in the summer or if it puts anyone else off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted June 25 Valued Contributor Share Posted June 25 32 minutes ago, Bm2279 said: Thanks guys that’s really reassuring, so you think a little bit of sweat (not in the first 3 days but after) is okay? I don’t know how common it is to get transplants in the summer or if it puts anyone else off? Sweat is a naturally occurring bodily fluid, and you’ll spend the first 7 days spraying a saline solution that is more or less just like sweat on your head every two hours. Sweating is not an issue. Obviously in the first week or two, you want to take it easy and not over exert yourself, but that’s not because of sweating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 Thanks so much for your swift response, yes that makes sense. I will avoid the gym for about 4 weeks just as a precaution. Is the saline solution something most clinics give out? Or something I would have to purchase else where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Berba11 Posted June 25 Valued Contributor Share Posted June 25 17 minutes ago, Bm2279 said: Thanks so much for your swift response, yes that makes sense. I will avoid the gym for about 4 weeks just as a precaution. Is the saline solution something most clinics give out? Or something I would have to purchase else where? They should give it out. Which clinic are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member ClaireB Posted June 25 Senior Member Share Posted June 25 You should talk to your clinic and surgeon and understand the process and details involved in making this decision. Obviously this forum is available to help, but any reputable clinic should be going over these sorts of details and answering common questions. 🧑🏽⚕️ Help others by naming your clinic and surgeon, in your post title if possible. 💊 Help yourself by directing medical questions to medical professionals. No one here can safely provide medical advice like your primary care physician. 💬 Help the forum by adding a Like or other reaction to an existing comment before repeating what others have already said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 41 minutes ago, Berba11 said: They should give it out. Which clinic are you going to? I am going to Dr Cinik in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Bm2279 Posted June 25 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25 8 minutes ago, SuperC said: You should talk to your clinic and surgeon and understand the process and details involved in making this decision. Obviously this forum is available to help, but any reputable clinic should be going over these sorts of details and answering common questions. Thankyou and I fully understand 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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