Do we agree that hair fall or hair loss have become a common problem lately? Both men and women, irrespective of age, are experiencing hair loss issues, both temporary and permanent. People are dealing with problems like excessive hair fall, pattern hair loss, hair thinning, alopecia and balding. Earlier, there were fewer treatment options that would help in restoring hair but now we have advanced technologies that can help regrow your hair, Direct Hair Transplantation (DHT) being one of the most effective treatments available.
What is Direct Hair Transplantation?
The DHT technique was invented in India in 2013 by the doctor duo Dr Arika Bansal, Managing Director and Founder and Dr Pradeep Sethi, Chairman and Founder of Eugenix Hair Sciences. Explaining about DHT, they say, “Think of planting a sapling. The faster you move it from the nursery to the soil, the better it grows. Delay the process and the roots may dry out, reducing the chances of survival. Now, imagine this same principle applied to hair grafts; that’s the essence of Direct Hair Transplantation (DHT), our very own invention that is one of the world’s most advanced hair restoration technologies.”
For decades, hair transplant methods like FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) have been widely used. But in FUE, grafts are taken out and stored in a solution before being implanted in another session. This holding period exposes grafts to the risk of drying, damage, or lower survival. Due to this, the hair transplantation process doesn’t guarantee success, which can break the confidence of the person who was looking forward to his/her hair transformation.
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How is Direct Hair Transplantation Better?
DHT vastly improves on this process. In this process, each graft is directly implanted into the scalp within the same session in which it is extracted. No waiting. Just a smooth transfer from one part of your scalp to another.
Why does this matter?
“Hair grafts are living tissue. The less time they spend outside the body, the healthier they remain. With DHT, grafts get the same care as a delicate seedling being replanted, efficiently, carefully, and with minimal exposure,” shares Dr Arika Bansal.
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How Does Direct Hair Transplant Work?
You must be curious to know how this process works, whether it is safe or if you can get positive results from this technique. Scroll down as Dr Pradeep Sethi shares the working of the direct hair transplantation process in simple steps:
- Preparing the ground – Just like marking rows in a field, we first prepare the scalp with tiny recipient sites.
- Quick transfer – Each graft is gently extracted and, with very little delay, placed into its new site.
- Precision teamwork – The entire process flows seamlessly, requiring speed, focus, and coordination under magnification tools.
The Benefits Of Direct Hair Transplantation In A Nutshell
Here are some of the potential benefits of the DHT technique:
- Higher survival of grafts thanks to limited ‘out-of-body’ time.
- A more natural hairline with the increased efficiency of DHT.
- Smoother procedure, making the entire experience more efficient.
DHT is more than just a technique
The doctors conclude by saying, “While DHT sounds simple, it represents a landmark innovation in hair restoration that has redefined standards worldwide. It’s a reminder that sometimes the smallest refinements can lead to the biggest difference for patients.”