Direct implant has become a very popular method as it is the most advanced hair restoration techniques available today. The direct hair transplant procedure using direct implants is completely quick and painless. The procedure does not demand removing any part of the scalp. Hair transplant surgery, incisions, donor site etc. are not required for direct implant hair transplant. Direct transplant is considered to be the latest procedure after FUE. The procedure is also called ‘no root touch technique’.
The procedure:
During the procedure, the hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area. The extracted follicles are then implanted directly. The hair follicles may be placed immediately after extraction in certain cases. While in some other cases, the placement may be delayed after extraction. Our doctor can suggest you the right option for you, considering certain other factors.
Direct implant is considered to be the most advantageous hair restoration technique that offers 100% natural results.However results may vary from person to person. As the placement of natural hair follicles is done using an implanter, there is no need to make holes in the scalp or near the follicle area. The complete execution of the procedure will be done by the doctor. Postoperative medication required for direct implant is very less when compared to that of other methods.
There are various other reasons, due to which the procedure is considered to be the best among all the hair restoration techniques. Some of them are:
- Less anesthesia, less medication is required.
- No microscope needed.
- The hair follicles are not exposed to intense light and heat.
- Minimal risk of infection and complications
- Faster healing as it uses smaller diameter punches
- Less invasive
- Increased graft survival
- Diminished desiccation of the grafts
- Increasing survival of the hair follicles.
- Reduced bleeding
- Less marks
- Less tiring
The specially designed instrument used in the procedure leaves only a pinprick sensation in the patient. Direct implant is a revolutionary procedure that changed the entire field of hair restoration.