On Procedure Day                                                 1 Year After DHI procedure

Natural, fair density results from a female hair transplant case – DHI

A 27-year-old female marketing professional had started losing hair at an early age of 20. The young lady wanted to pursue a fitness career, but was wary since her sweaty scalp exposed the bald area even more. Posing for pictures was not a pleasant experience any longer. She consulted many homeopathic doctors, tried many over-the-counter medications, shampoos, oils, etc. – the list is long – but nothing stopped her continuous hair loss.

On June 10, 2017, she visited DHI Clinic in Bangalore for a female hair transplant procedure, where she was diagnosed with Ludwig Grade 2 alopecia. Using the advanced UDSA (Unique Diagnosis System for Alopecia) technique, excessive telogenic hair was identified over her entire scalp. She was also advised to undergo a few tests, which confirmed Thyroid and PCOD disorders.

Given the complexity of the case, a range of corrective measures was carefully deployed. The DHI Master Surgeon planned a multidisciplinary approach in which a medication plan was prescribed to control the underlying conditions of Thyroid and PCOD. Simultaneously, a Laser treatment plan was advised over 6-8 months to improve the overall health of her existing hair before scheduling a DHI procedure.

On February 19, 2018, a DHI hair transplant procedure was performed for her. Being a female patient, a shaven or trimmed procedure was out of the question. Therefore, a zone shave procedure was planned in which an area beneath the thick hair was trimmed in the donor area. Special care was taken to ensure the best post-procedure look. The procedure was performed in which the extraction of 990 grafts, translating to 2,000 hairs, was done in about 1 hour and 45 minutes.

The implantation process, which took 1 hour, was even more intricate, as the DHI Master Surgeon had to increase the overall density of the recipient area while taking care of existing hair. If not done meticulously, the patient was at a high risk of losing more hair than what she would have gotten from the hair transplant due to shock loss! Implantation went flawlessly and was artistically done as per plan, in which the total density of the recipient area was increased by 60 hairs per centimeter square.

The patient’s results in just one year speaks volume about the quality of work done by the DHI Master Surgeon. The patient has left her job to finally pursue her ambition as a full-time personal fitness trainer. She cannot stop talking about all the hairstyles she is now trying that she was unable to do earlier! She is ecstatic, no longer camera shy, and has completely restored her confidence both personally and professionally.

Why choose a hair transplant treatment at the DHI clinic?

The DHI^TM technique and its benefits are proprietary to DHI Medical Group. Some clinics and doctors try to copy this and claim to use the DHI^TM technique, which is misleading. The following features are only available at DHI^TM-authorised clinics.

1) We are proud to be ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in a hair transplant industry survey by IMRB. Our customer satisfaction rate is more than 99%. Also, they received the Customer Excellence Award from Quantic and numerous other awards & accreditations from medical bodies worldwide.

2) Our results are not just good; they are fantastic! Click LINK to see our results and LINK for our customer feedback.

3) We provide hair restoration services for men and women with all stages of hair loss. This includes high-growth-factor PRP/GFC therapies and Activa Regenera treatment for early-stage alopecia, hair transplants for all stages of alopecia, and the highest-quality natural human hair cosmetic patches for very advanced stages of alopecia. Our hair loss treatment products and nutraceuticals have the highest-grade active ingredients, and you can shop for them here.

4) All procedures are performed from start to finish by DHI^TM doctors trained and certified by the London Hair Restoration Academy. The surgeons are focused on hair restoration procedures only. Every procedure undergoes strict quality control.

5) All procedures are performed per strict standard operating protocols accredited with the UK Care Quality Commission and ISO standards.

6) The world’s safest hair transplant procedure is performed in a sterile environment according to comprehensive safety protocols. All procedures are performed only after proper diagnosis and medical tests.

7) Our patented implanter allows Perfect control over angle, depth, and direction. Only the highest-quality imported instruments are used and discarded after every procedure.

8) One-step implantation to ensure minimal graft handling. The highest graft survival rate is over 90%, compared to 50-90% in other clinics.

9) There are no stitches, pain, scarring, or downtime. You can return to work the next day. It is just a short procedure to regrow your hair naturally and permanently. Daily Mail UK titled DHI the “Lunch Hour Transplant”.

10) Achieve strong density in a session compared to other low-density techniques such as FUE and FUT.

11) Natural Results Guaranteed – The DHI^TM technique gives you a perfectly natural result; others will only know you had a transplant if you tell them.

12) DHI^TM is the world’s largest hair restoration medical group from Greece. For more than 54 years, we have focused on research, innovation, and education in hair restoration. We have 75 clinics in 45 countries serving more than 5,00,000 satisfied customers. Top celebrities from the entertainment, sports, business, and politics only trust DHI^TM for their hair restoration.

7 Key questions you should ask before choosing your hair loss solution

1) Who will perform the procedure?

In most clinics, procedures are performed by technicians only. The clinic owners are plastic surgeons and dermatologists, mainly involved in sales and marketing. Their involvement in the actual procedure is minimal. It would be best to go to a clinic where a doctor performs the entire procedure themselves, not through a technician.   

It is also important to check if the clinic or doctor specializes in hair transplants or offers other aesthetic treatments, such as Botox. A better choice would be to go for a super specialist doctor. 

2) Is your doctor suitably trained and certified? Do they follow standard and accredited protocols?

Doctors often learn about hair transplants from other doctors without any evaluation or certification process. It can take years for them to understand the intricacies of hair transplants. Further, most doctors do not follow written protocols and perform procedures based on personal preferences, leading to sub-optimal results.

Please check if the doctor performing the procedure has training and accreditation from a reputed institute. Very importantly, personally verify if the clinic has written protocols for all stages of the hair transplant procedure, including detailed safety protocols.

3) What is the experience of the clinic/doctor you are going to?

Hair transplants are a relatively new area of practice, which has lured many doctors to leave their practice in the field of their expertise and move towards hair transplants only in the last 3-5 years. Many clinics may not have the experience, protocols, or necessary expertise to handle hair transplant cases. Please ensure that the clinic has been established for many years and has a verifiable reputation. Do not just rely on what they claim.

4) How does the clinic ensure the quality of your results?

Research shows that, on average, only half of the implanted hair may grow in specific clinics without proper experience. The clinic may not have access to the latest techniques, instruments, tools, protocols, etc.  Please avoid freelancers working in many clinics on a case-by-case basis.  They will likely spoil your case as they may care least for the patient.  Sometimes, the doctor may be very qualified or experienced but past his prime to be able to give good results.

Do check if someone supervises the doctor’s work. Does the doctor follow any certification, assessment, and quality monitoring process? It is not advised to go to a clinic where there is only one doctor whose work goes unsupervised.   

Proper technique, instruments, tools, protocols, training, assessment, and quality control are essential for good results.  

5) How do you ensure your safety during and after the hair transplant procedure?

Generally, hair transplants are safe and do not lead to severe risks. However, scalp infections or even more severe conditions could occur if the correct safety protocols are not followed. This risk is very high when technicians or inexperienced doctors perform the procedure. 

You are advised to ask relevant questions and follow the written safety protocols at the clinic. 

Please see the procedure room and ask yourself if you feel confident about the safety protocols. 

6) Would you go for a hair transplant without a proper evaluation of your alopecia?

The answer is obviously No.  There are ten kinds of alopecia. The correct treatment cannot be recommended unless a proper diagnosis is made. Many clinics recommend hair transplants without making a proper diagnosis. They also may not conduct a mathematical count of the donor and recipient areas to correctly assess the hair transplant requirement and feasibility.  Please invest time and effort during your diagnosis and evaluate the doctor on proper dermatological examination diagnosis, precise donor and recipient area hair count, and computerized alopecia test. This results in a comprehensive lifetime treatment plan and the best results for your hair loss problem.

7) Should price play a role in choosing a hair transplant clinic or doctor?

Yes, of course, price is indeed a very important criterion. But you should not choose a clinic or doctor purely on the cost. Many doctors can reduce their costs significantly by reusing the instruments, compromising on safety standards, using technicians to do the procedures, etc. Quality and Safety come at a price. This is your investment in your safety and great-looking results for life. So choose wisely.