There are different techniques in this field. But FUE DHI and FUE Sapphire are the most common ones. So, people often ask DHI vs. FUE Sapphire hair transplant comparison. In this article, we will give some of the basic information about these two methods. Also, we will compare FUE DHI and FUE Sapphire methods to better understand them.

FUE Sapphire hair might be the most well-known method. First step of the hair transplant system is hair extraction. In this step, hair roots which are called grafts are collected with a special punch motor. This punch motor actually punches the scalp and takes a hair graft out.

This hair graft has hair roots. The number of hair roots in a graft can be 1, 2, 3 or 4. This entirely depends on genetics. There are overall three strategies for hair transplant. In hair transplant manner, Slit and Sapphire are combined with FUE hair extraction approach. 

In Slit and Sapphire method, hair implants are located in interior opened channels. However, channels are opened with different methods in those strategies. In Slit approach, channels are opened with the surgeon’s blade. In Sapphire technique, channels are opened with a diamond edged blade. Diamond edged blades cause much less harm than surgeon’s blades. Depending on the patient’s hair type, these kinds of strategies are selected. After the channels are ready, hair grafts are placed in these channels. 

Before our DHI vs. FUE Sapphire hair transplant comparison, we must learn about the DHI method. Also known as direct hair implant, this method uses one special tool for implantation. Special CHOI pen can take the graft out and implant it without any other tool.

This method enables minimum contact with external conditions. This way, hair roots are not damaged in an outside environment. In this method, surgeon can work carefully to form the most natural looking hairline.

When we look at DHI vs. FUE Sapphire hair transplant, the main difference is the number of implants that can be done in an operation. In DHI, the number of grafts are limited to 4.000. In some cases, 5.000 grafts are possible. But the number of grafts is limited with these.

In FUE Sapphire, there is no such limitation. Patients can have 4.000 or even 7.000 hair grafts. The number of grafts will depend on the severity of the hair loss. It is possible to cover a large area or a small area. So, patients with moderate to severe hair loss often opt for the FUE Sapphire method.

Other than that, there is no difference in recovery. Patients will experience crusting in both cases. Also, they need to follow the same aftercare instructions. The hair transplant method is selected based on the patient’s hair characteristics and hair loss level.