Hair Restoration · Tijuana, Mexico
DHI (Direct Hair Implantation) uses a specialized implanter pen (Choi pen) to directly implant extracted follicular units without creating pre-made incisions. At Russald Medical Center in Tijuana, Mexico, DHI is offered for selected cases where precision placement and density are the primary goals.
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DHI Hair Transplant
In DHI, follicles are extracted using the same FUE micro-punch technique. Rather than placing them into pre-made recipient incisions, each graft is loaded into the Choi implanter pen and inserted directly into the scalp in a single motion. This allows precise control over the angle, depth, and direction of each implanted follicle at the moment of placement.
DHI may be preferred for adding density between existing hairs — since the pen can be guided between follicles without creating preliminary incisions that could disrupt surrounding grafts. It is also well-suited for precise hairline work requiring specific angle and direction.
DHI hair transplant in Tijuana, Mexico at Russald Medical Center offers the same Choi pen technique used at leading clinics worldwide at 60–75% below international pricing.
Who Is a Candidate for DHI?
Patients prioritizing density enhancement between existing hair
Those with specific hairline design goals requiring precise follicle direction
Good general hair transplant candidacy: sufficient donor supply, stable hair loss
Patients evaluated and recommended for DHI over FUE based on hair characteristics
All procedures require a clinical evaluation to confirm candidacy. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Why Russald Medical Center
Graft Count Transparency
Your graft count estimate is provided during the remote hair assessment before you travel. You know exactly what will be performed — and at what cost — before committing to anything.
Collaborative Hairline Design
Hairline placement and graft distribution are planned together with the surgeon on procedure day. Natural-looking density and recession pattern are central to the design.
60–75% Less Than US & European Clinics
Hair transplant costs in the US and Europe often run $8,000–$20,000+. Russald Medical Center delivers the same FUE and DHI techniques at a significant fraction of that cost.
Experienced Hair Restoration Team
Our hair restoration team specializes in FUE and DHI techniques with a track record of natural density outcomes. Graft survival and hairline precision are the standards we work to.
Remote Assessment Before You Travel
Photos, hair characteristics, degree of loss, and graft count are evaluated remotely before your visit. Your treatment plan is defined before you cross the border.
20 Minutes from San Diego
Russald Medical Center is approximately 20 minutes from the San Diego border crossing. Hair transplant procedures are typically completed in a 2–3 day trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both use the same extraction method. The difference is implantation: FUE creates recipient incisions first, then places grafts into them. DHI loads each graft directly into the Choi pen and implants simultaneously, allowing more precise control of angle, depth, and direction.
DHI hair transplant in Tijuana is significantly less expensive than leading hair restoration clinics internationally. Pricing is graft-count based — contact our team for a quote after your remote assessment.
Yes. DHI is particularly useful for female pattern hair loss where density improvement between existing hairs is the goal. The Choi pen allows implantation without disrupting surrounding follicles.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. The numbing process involves small injections that cause brief discomfort. Once numb, most patients report mild pressure during the procedure.
DHI transplanted follicles are harvested from the donor zone, which is genetically resistant to DHT. Once successfully implanted, the transplanted hair is permanent in the recipient area.
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