
Emrah CINIK MD
Hair Transplant Surgeon
Direct Hair Implantation (DHI), or in other words direct hair transplant method, is generally considered one of the most effective hair transplant techniques in the world. It’s an innovative technique based on the triple synergy – technique, teamwork, and state-of-the-art technology.
Dr. Emrah Cinik is an Istanbul-based renowned and respected specialist in the field of hair transplant. In his hair transplant center, he provides state-of-the-art hair transplant methods, using high-tech equipment. DHI hair implants, using Choi pens is one of the cutting-edge techniques offered.
DHI direct hair implementation is the world’s most advanced technology providing results, which goes above and beyond patients expectations.
What Is a DHI Hair Transplant?
This most innovative and advanced hair transplant surgery includes the extraction process of hair follicles directly from the donor areas using the latest tools. After the extraction is completed, the hair follicles are transplanted into the patient's receipt site using a special Choi Pen with a hollow needle.
In this method, there is a shorter waiting time for the hair follicles to be implanted, as the channel opening step is phased out and they are directly implanted.

DHI method, the most innovative and advanced hair transplant surgery includes the extraction process of hair follicles directly from the donor areas using the latest tools. After the extraction is completed, the hair follicles are transplanted into the patient’s receipt site using a special Choi Pen with a precise needle.
Step 1: Extraction Phase
DHI hair transplant procedure starts with the extraction phase. The removal of the hair follicles from the donor area is always performed under local anesthesia. Follicles are removed one by one and placed in a special environment and solution under a specific temperature to enhance their natural development.
Step 2: Placement Phase
During the placement phase, follicles are transplanted using a special single-use implanter tool. This sophisticated tool doesn’t require the creation of slits or holes on the patient’s scalp.
The DHI implanter gives a surgeon full control over the entire process, which gives a natural-looking result

The most known benefits of DHI hair transplant include:
- Maximum grafts viability – extremely high rate of grafts viability that greatly surpasses the industry average.
- DHI hair transplant requires local anesthesia.
- The procedure is performed with a special pen (Choi pen).
- Patients will regain their hair in a natural way which ensures maximum hair restoration.
- Short recovery time – the time it takes to recover from the procedure is short.

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Things To Know About DHI Hair Transplant
DHI hair transplant is one of the safest procedures that give you a natural hairline. It ensures maximum hair viability and natural results.
DHI hair transplant method requires more attention to details and really works, depending on the number of hair follicles, it can take 1 or 2 days.
Undergoing a DHI method hair transplant will help you put baldness and receding hairline back and enjoy your look more than before. You can easily restore your youthful appearance and a healthy scalp with this affordable hair transplant procedure.
The expertise in the field and years of practice that Dr. Emrah Cinik has will ensure the procedure goes over smoothly and gives excellent results.
DHI techniques and FUE hair transplant techniques have striking similarities. The overall procedure is the same in both techniques; however, there is a small difference in the graft implantation phase. Channel opening is required before graft implantation in the FUE method, which is not applicable to the DHI method. The DHI method combines channel opening and implantation and does them at one step, using a Choi-pen.
So, selecting between DHI and FUE gets complicated. You can make a consideration between DHI and FUE, following the steps below. However, you may still need a consultancy from a hair transplant professional before the final decision.
As a rule of thumb, FUE fits you better if you have a large balding area and DHI is suitable for treating limited baldness and increasing density.
Identify your hair transplant expectations
Determine the transplantation sites
Shaven or Non-Shaven Hair Transplant
The number of Hair Transplant Sessions
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Dr. Emrah Cinik, who has founded and worked in his own hair transplant center, is one of the world’s most trusted names in hair transplant surgeries. He has about 20 years of experience and has performed more than 5000 hair transplant surgeries in his professional life.


Dr. Cinik Hair Hospital offers a wide range of hair treatments, including DHI hair transplants. You can expect to get the highest possible quality of a hair transplant at this well-known hair restoration center.
Hair transplant process requires each and every detail to be paid attention to. Dr. Emrah Cinik always emphasizes the importance of the details in the whole process. You can be sure that the strict measures are taken all during the hair transplant steps, to assure the quality of the hair transplant. Attention to details makes Dr. Cinik Hair Hospital the safest and the most trusted hair transplant center globally.
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Pre-operation Stages
Donor Area Determination
Hairline Determination
Hair Transplantation
The first stage is determined by the approach used. While FUE needs a full shave, the DHI treatment may allow for selective shaving.
Local anesthesia
Extraction Phase
Implantation Phase
Post-operational Care and Services
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Both Sapphire FUE and DHI are the latest techniques of hair transplantation, taking safety and success rate to higher levels. This said DHI would be a better option if you want a shorter recovery or want to keep your long hair.
Direct Hair Implantation or DHI has many similarities with FUE. The only difference is that in the DHI technique channel opening and implantation phases are merged into one step, using the Choi pen. This enables faster recovery and less scarring.
Direct Hair Implantation is a hair transplant technique that takes grafts from donor areas and directly implants them into the recipient area without the need to perform the channel opening phase of FUE hair transplants. DHI enables faster recovery and unshaven hair transplants.
DHI hair transplants are some 20 percent more expensive than FUE hair transplants. A high-quality DHI costs $7,500 to $20,000 in the USA and $10,000 to $20,000 in the UK. As DHI hair transplant requires more effort, the higher price tag is justified.
DHI is the least invasive hair transplant technique. This reduces the trauma the scalp experiences and increases the recovery speed, making DHI one of the most effective hair transplant methods.