DHI, where the angle and depth are set at the moment of placement
Harvested follicles are loaded into an implanter pen, so making the site and placing the follicle happen in one motion.
DHI is a placement method in which harvested follicles are loaded into an implanter pen so that the incision and the placement are made at the same time.
DHI loads follicles harvested by FUE into an implanter pen, so that opening the site in the scalp and placing the follicle happen as a single motion.
Unlike methods that open the sites first and place the follicles afterwards, the angle and depth are decided as the follicle goes in. That is why it is often chosen for areas where hair remains and for the front line, where flow matters.
It does take longer, because each follicle is loaded individually. MOLIV first confirms the area to be covered and the condition of the remaining hair, then plans which sections call for an implanter pen and which do not.
Effects
- The angle and depth can be adjusted at the moment each follicle is placed
- No sites are opened in advance, so the incisions left in the recipient area are smaller
- Time the follicles spend outside the body can be shortened
- Less disturbance to surrounding follicles when placing between existing hair
Recommended for
- Filling in between hair that is still present
- Working on the front hairline, where direction matters most
- Wanting to keep the shaved area small
Process
Detailed consultation — We confirm the state of the hair loss and the flow of the hair that remains.
Design and harvest plan — We decide which sections use the pen and how many grafts each needs.
Harvesting — Follicles are extracted one at a time by FUE.
Placement and follow-up — Follicles are placed at the planned angle and depth, and we review the course together afterwards.
Precautions
- Follicles are loaded one at a time, so the same graft count takes longer
- Harvesting is by FUE, so small dot-shaped scars can remain in the donor area
- It does not suit every case; depending on the area and the scalp, another method may be advised
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Let us confirm whether DHI suits your current condition
We look at the hair that remains and the area to be covered, and judge which method fits.