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Direct Hair Transplant (DHT)

Direct Hair Transplant, or DHT, is an advanced hair restoration technique in which hair grafts are implanted after extraction with minimal holding or storage time using implanter pens. The process uses a closely simultaneous approach—where some follicles are extracted from the donor area, and then are implanted into the recipient site in batches.

This minimises the waiting period, reducing out-of-body time for the grafts, which is one of the critical factors in determining their survival rate.

Facts about Direct Hair Transplant (DHT)

Unlike traditional FUE, where grafts are first extracted and then implanted after a delay, DHT involves simultaneous extraction and implantation —where some follicles are extracted from the donor area, and then are implanted into the recipient site in batches.

This minimises the waiting period, reducing out-of-body time for the grafts, which is one of the critical factors in determining their survival rate.

When to Consider Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) Hair Transplant

Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) is a technique which is specifically tailored to provide natural-looking results with minimal downtime and a high survival rate of implanted grafts. It suits a specific hair loss profile, lifestyle, and expectation set. DHT might be an effective path forward if you fall into any of the categories below:

Receding hairline in Grade 2–4 androgenetic alopecia
Grade 3–6 androgenetic alopecia
Botched transplant
Failure to grow hair with the medical therapy and other hair regenerative procedures
Females who have undergone adequate medical therapy but want to go for transplant only after thorough investigation

What are the benefits of Direct Hair Transplant (DHT)?

Advantages of Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) procedure include:

Minimal Out-of-Body Time

Grafts are extracted and then implanted in small batches bringing down the out-of-body-time, preserving graft vitality and boosting survival rates.

Minimal Trauma to Hair Follicles

DHT avoids this prolonged handling stage as the choi implanters are used, thereby reducing chances of graft damage.

Streamlined Procedure

With extraction and implantation done in small numbers, the surgery process is more streamlined.

Lower Risk of Complications

DHT reduces both physical stress on grafts and the overall procedure time, it also lowers the chances of common post-operative issues.

Steps of the SURGERY

Step 1

Local Anaesthesia

Local anesthesia is used to block the pain sensations over the scalp which is injected locally and alleviates the discomfort of the procedure.

Step 2

Extraction

Grafts are carefully extracted from the donor area in small batches as per the surgeon.

Step 3

Implantation

The extracted grafts are implanted into the recipient area using an implanter pen to attain optimum depth, angle and direction.

Step 4

Bio-Therapy

To enhance the results, blood is collected to prepare platelet-rich plasma and the same is injected into the area where grafts are implanted and rest of the scalp.

The process typically takes several hours, depending on the number of grafts required.

How is Kibo-Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) Different?

Kibo-DHT stands out because it is a surgeon-led hair transplant procedure. The procedure is designed to be minimally disruptive, ensuring a smooth recovery with no noticeable scarring. Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, focusing on natural hairline design and long-term hair restoration.

The aim is to provide the best quality in every step of the surgery and recovery in ultra-hygienic OTs in the following ways:

•Virtually pain-free local anaesthesia
•Innovative and customized slit making using CTS (cut-to-size) blades, causing less trauma or bleeding.
•Best quality extraction from the safe zone using advanced punches with minimal wastage.
•Minimum out-of-body time of grafts
•Minimal dehydration or mechanical trauma.

Kibo also provides comprehensive aftercare support to ensure the best possible outcome.

What to Expect

Before

Understand that results take time – full regrowth can take 12–18 months
Your donor area should have sufficient healthy hair for transplant.
There may be temporary swelling, redness, or minor scabbing.

After

Thicker, fuller hair in the transplanted area
No visible scars and a natural-looking hairline
Permanent results, but continued hair loss in untreated areas is possible.

Possible Complications (Rare)

Temporary numbness or mild discomfort
Shedding phase (Shock loss) – a natural part of the process.
Infection (preventable with proper post-care).

How Much Does Direct Hair Transplant (DHT) Cost?

Direct Hair Transplant typically costs more than FUE. The cost of DHT varies depending on factors such as the number of grafts required, the expertise of the surgeon, and the clinic location. Additional treatments like PRP therapy or specialized aftercare products may also affect pricing.

At Kibo, we believe in transparent, all-inclusive pricing, with no hidden costs. A consultation is the best way to get an accurate estimate based on your specific needs and hair restoration goals.

What would you like to know about Kibo Direct Hair Transplant (DHT)?

FAQs

Hair transplant procedure can take up to 6-10 hours depending on the number of grafts and extent of the surgery. Gigasessions more than 4000 grafts can take up to 8-12 hours divided over two days for patient convenience.

Hair transplant surgery done by the FUE method is done under local anesthesia. Minimal pain and discomfort is expected during the surgery but it can be managed intraoperatively by using microinjections and vibrating devices. Mild discomfort during recovery is also expected but can be managed with post surgery prescription medications.

Most people can return to work within 7 days but healing takes a minimum of 3 weeks. During this time, scabs and swelling subside and the skin heals completely accepting grafts and making them secure for further growth. However, you might see some initial shedding starting from the first month onwards, the hair growth will start appearing from the 3rd month onwards.. Final results may take 12-18 months to become completely noticeable.

Yes, when performed by experienced surgeons, transplanted hair looks natural and blends seamlessly with existing hair. Your surgeon will decide factors like hairline placement, graft density and angle and direction of the transplanted hair in a detailed discussion before the surgery which will be then imitated to achieve the natural and desirable results.

Hair transplant is generally considered to provide long-term results. However, you may continue to lose non-transplanted hair over time or due to your lifestyle changes, making follow-up treatments necessary for some.

Hair transplants are generally safe, but some risks include minor swelling, bleeding, temporary numbness in the scalp, pain, itching, crusting, rarely infection or shock loss. Most side effects are temporary and usually mild when performed by a qualified surgeon.

Initial shedding of transplanted hair is normal. New growth begins around 3-4 months, with full results visible within 12-18 months.