If you’ve been reading anything regarding your Hair Transplant options in Perth, you’ll almost certainly have seen and heard these two terms repeatedly compared. It may be easy to mistake them as being conflicting techniques competing against one another in the hair transplantation scene, however nothing could be further from the truth. Both techniques go hand in hand to create one successful Hair Transplantation operation, and it is understanding the distinction between the two techniques which is key to choosing a successful Hair Transplantation plan:
What is FUE Hair Transplantation?
FUE, known as Follicular Unit Extraction, is a method of harvesting hair. The technique refers to how natural groups of one-few hairs, called follicular units, are carefully plucked individually from areas around the back of the head; donor areas with thick hair. This method of extraction uses a microscopic tool of approximately 0.7-1.0mm in diameter that’s known as a ‘punch tool’ to remove each group of follicles individually.
In comparison to the traditional older technique for hair transplantation where the strip method for Hair Transplantation is used, FUE is far less invasive. Instead of leaving the scalp with a long, thin, and prominent scar, small individual circular wounds appear instead which are barely visible and usually don’t even need stitches. However, successful, accurate follicular unit extraction doesn’t only refer to plucking individuals randomly from the donor region, it involves adequate planning with consideration for selecting donor hairs, protecting other donor hair from unnecessary exposure and damage, the preservation of grafts, and the future potential of your Hair Loss.
What is Direct Follicle Insertion (DFI)?
DFI, or Direct Follicle Insertion, refers to the method of implanting grafts once extracted from the donor site; it is nothing whatsoever to do with the extraction itself. In the standard way thathair transplantation operationsare carried out currently, a hairline is designed on your scalp, incisions are carefully pre-made into this designed hairline by a medical physician (these will vary depending on the angle required) after which the follicular units are gently inserted into the pre-made cuts with medical forceps or tweezers.
With the Direct Follicle Insertion system, the approach is reversed and designed for accuracy and efficiency; Each removed follicular unit is then placed into the specialised DFI system tool. This specially engineered tool simultaneously makes tiny incisions into the areas of hair loss and places the extracted follicular unit into each hole one by one. This offers maximum precise control over not only the depth, angle and orientation of each hair root inserted, but most importantly over the visual aesthetic of the hair you are aiming to re-generate. At Evolved Hair Restoration, DFI plays a significant role alongside Micro FUE in theHair Transplantation of every patient.
Why Does The Implantation Method Matter?
Hair transplantation isn’t purely about the number of hairs being replanted into the area needing hair. The aesthetic appearance of your Hair Transplantation results depends intrinsically on the placement and insertion angle of these grafts. Each unit being inserted requires placement into the correct location with optimum depth, angle and density for best integration with your existing hair. Poor quality insertion, even if the hairs were skillfully harvested, can leave an ‘artificial look’ resulting in an unfavorable aesthetic end result.
DFI offers this meticulous insertion capability, allowing natural density creation even into areas like the temples and corners of the head where angle and density are crucial for creating a refined and natural result.
Does DFI Guarantee Better Results?
Every Hair Transplantation method has its merits and will be successful when carried out by a competent medical physician utilizing the most advanced technology; this is the only true prerequisite to a successful operation. The factors which determine an efficient, desirable and natural Hair Transplant are a variety of parameters; your donor density, your donor area quality, your pattern of hair loss, how your graphs are handled after extraction and the technique and artistic skill used to insert the grafts. Advanced technique by an unsuccessful physician can yield poor results.
Who Will Benefit Most from A DFI-Based Approach?
DFI, especially, has proved especially effective where a very natural appearance is desirable:
* For recreating the angles around the hairline corners and receding front.
* Re-gaining density on the frontal aspect of the scalp on moderately affected individuals.
* The corners of the head where angle of surrounding hair must be matched as closely as possible.
* Patients with small and mid-size areas of thinning which must blend smoothly.
So, which should you choose – FUE or DFI?
The best Hair Transplantation operations utilize both! DFI requires an extracted hair graft from the donor region which is performed using FUE. For an optimal outcome both are utilized concurrently throughout a Hair Transplant, and the process overseen and delivered by a medical physician.
It is crucial not to focus on any one term for hair transplantation method and instead look at the overall operation and medical provision at your disposal. It’s important to know who is going to be viewing your hair loss and deciding on the design of your new hairline; the answer is the physician performing your surgery. At Evolved Hair Restoration, everyHair Transplantationpatient is examined by the operating physician.
Contact Evolved Hair Restoration today to schedule a personal consultation with one of our Hair Transplantation specialists and learn more about which hair replacement options are best for you.