DHI Hair Transplant in Turkey — Complete Guide 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) is a hair transplant technique that uses a Choi implanter pen to create the recipient channel and place the graft in one motion. It offers precise angle control and enables no-shave procedures. Graft extraction is identical to FUE.

At MedProper Istanbul, DHI costs from £2,200 / $2,800 / €2,600 all-inclusive (up to 4,000 grafts). The price includes surgeon, hotel, transfers, PRP, medication, and 12-month aftercare. In the UK, DHI costs £10,000 to £14,000. In the USA, $12,000 to $17,000.

Neither is universally better — they excel at different things. DHI offers superior precision for hairline work, enables no-shave procedures, and implants grafts between existing hairs without damage. FUE handles higher graft counts more efficiently and costs less. Graft survival rates are equivalent (90-95%). Your surgeon will recommend the best technique for your specific case.

Yes. DHI is the only technique that reliably enables no-shave transplants. Only the donor area (back and sides) is trimmed. The recipient area retains its existing hair at full length, concealing the procedure. The no-shave DHI price at MedProper is the same as standard DHI: from £2,200 / $2,800.

DHI can transplant up to 4,000 grafts in a single session at MedProper. For patients needing more than 4,000 grafts, FUE or a Mega Session (up to 6,000 grafts) is recommended. Alternatively, a hybrid approach (DHI for the hairline, FUE for the crown) can combine precision with volume.

No. Both techniques use the same local anaesthesia protocol. The extraction phase is identical. The implantation phase with the Choi pen feels the same as forceps placement. Post-operative discomfort is equivalent.

5 to 7 hours for 1,500-2,500 grafts. 7 to 9 hours for 3,000-4,000 grafts. DHI is slightly slower per graft than FUE due to the one-at-a-time loading of the Choi pen, but this additional time buys greater precision.

The timeline is identical to FUE: shock loss at weeks 2-4, new growth from month 3, noticeable density at months 6-8, full result at 12 months.