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DHI-DR vs DHI

A clarification of DHI branding, implanter pens, and how recipient-site planning relates to technique.

DHI-DR vs DHI hair transplant

Overview

DHI is a brand name often used in place of the implanter pen technique.

FUE is a donor harvesting method, while implanter pens relate to graft placement, so comparing FUE with DHI is misleading.

Implanter terminology should be discussed separately from donor harvesting and recipient-site planning.

What matters in the plan

  • Recipient site making is one of the most artistic and critical parts of hair transplantation.
  • Pre-made incisions allow full doctor involvement in the recipient-site design.
  • The technique should serve the plan, not the marketing label.