FUE, FUT, DHI procedures, recovery timelines, and what to expect.
Complete overview of DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) using the Choi Implanter Pen. Learn how DHI works, how it differs from FUE, and why it allows simultaneous channel creation and implantation.
DHI post-op medications include antibiotics for 5-7 days, anti-inflammatories, and pain management. Learn when to restart finasteride and minoxidil after your procedure.
How to prepare for DHI hair transplant surgery. Covers blood tests, medications to stop, smoking and alcohol guidelines, what to eat, and a complete 4-week preparation timeline.
Essential questions to ask your DHI surgeon before surgery. Covers graft counts, risks, and outcomes. Free AI assessment at myhairline.ai.
Day-by-day DHI recovery timeline covering swelling, scabbing, shedding, and new growth. Learn what to expect from day 1 through month 18 after direct hair implantation.
What to expect from DHI hair transplant results. Covers the full growth timeline from shock loss through final density at 12-18 months, realistic expectations, and factors that affect outcomes.
Most DHI patients return to office work in 5-7 days and physical jobs in 10-14 days. Full timeline by job type, with tips for managing visible recovery signs.
Understand the risks and potential complications of DHI hair transplant. Covers infection, poor graft survival, graft damage during Choi pen loading, scarring, and how to minimize each risk.
Wait 12-18 months before a second DHI session. Learn when a follow-up is needed, how many grafts remain available, and what results to expect from a second procedure.
Shock loss after DHI hair transplant is normal during weeks 2-4. Learn why transplanted hair sheds, when regrowth starts, and what to expect month by month.
Sleep elevated at 45 degrees for 7-10 nights after DHI. Complete guide to sleeping positions, pillow setup, and tips for protecting transplanted grafts overnight.
Detailed walkthrough of the DHI hair transplant procedure from start to finish. Covers extraction, loading into the Choi Implanter Pen, direct implantation, and what to expect at each stage.