What is DHI (Direct Hair Implantation)?
With DHI, individual hair follicles are implanted directly into the scalp using a specialised pen-shaped tool — without pre-opening channels first.
- Very precise control over the angle, direction and density of every single hair
- No separate step to pre-open recipient channels
- Especially well suited to smaller, well-defined areas such as receding temples
- Ideal when every detail of the hairline stays visible
What is Sapphire FUE?
With Sapphire FUE, the recipient channels are opened with a sapphire blade instead of a conventional steel needle before the grafts are placed.
- Finer, smoother cutting edge than a conventional steel needle
- Noticeably reduced tissue trauma
- Allows tighter channel spacing
- Advantageous for more extensive hair loss requiring many grafts
The key differences at a glance
The core difference lies in the sequence: DHI implants directly, while Sapphire FUE first opens the channels and then places the grafts.
- DHI: tends to allow higher placement density over a small area
- Sapphire FUE: usually faster progress over larger areas
- Both use the same gentle extraction technique from the donor area
- Both deliver permanent, natural-looking results when performed correctly
Which method is right for me?
The right method depends on the size of the affected area, your hair structure and the density of your donor area.
- A blanket recommendation without an examination wouldn't be honest
- We analyse your individual situation during a free consultation
- You receive a transparent assessment of which method is likely to give the better result
- No decision is made without a personal examination of your scalp