Is DHI hair transplant done with an implanter pen?

After follicles are collected and prepared, the pen helps the clinician control the direction, angle and depth of placement. This can support careful work around the hairline or between existing hairs. DHI describes a placement approach rather than one identical device used in every clinic, so equipment and technique can vary.

The procedure still involves consultation, donor-area assessment and planning of density. A pen does not decide which follicles are suitable or guarantee a particular appearance.

Ask which implanter pen is used, who performs the follicle placement and how the hairline will be designed. Confirm whether the quoted treatment includes assessment, extraction, placement and follow-up. Review the clinic’s instructions about washing, medicines and activities before and after treatment.

You can read more about the device on the [Implanter Pen](/technology/implanter-pen/) page. Choose a qualified medical team that can assess hair loss causes and discuss alternatives when transplantation is not appropriate.

Contact the treating clinic promptly if increasing redness, spreading warmth, worsening pain, heavy bleeding, pus, fever or a sudden change in the treated area develops. Seek urgent care for severe swelling affecting breathing or vision, or for feeling faint with ongoing bleeding.

Which device and placement method will you use? How will you protect existing hairs? What recovery changes should I expect, and when should I report redness, pain or discharge?