FUE vs DHI vs Robotic Hair Transplant in Dubai

What is FUE Hair Transplant?

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a type of hair transplant surgery wherein the surgeon separates hair follicles individually, not as a skin strip as in the more traditional Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) method, to place them into the holes created on the target area. 

Benefits of FUE

• FUE does not require a separation surgery to extract the skin strip with hair follicles, therefore healing is faster (5 to 7 days for recovery vs 10 to 14 days in case of FUT)
• FUE does not make a scar on the back of the head as FUT method does

Limitations of FUE

• It takes longer for a surgeon to perform FUE surgery as manual extraction of hair follicles one by one takes longer time than FUT
• As a result of the point above, the fewer follicles can be transplanted in a single session.
• May not be a proper method for a hair transplant surgery that requires more than 2,500 graft transplantation (may take longer than 10 hrs of surgery)
• Costlier than FUT as it requires more work from a surgeon

What is Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)?

Direct Hair Implantation or DHI is a modification of the FUE method. Here a surgeon uses a pen-shaped device to make a canal(hole) and implant the hair follicle at the same time. All other procedures are identical to FUE. 

Benefits of DHI

• Saves time for surgeons to do surgery as it does not require a separate procedure making incisions on the scalp before placing hair follicles
• Patients do not have to shave entire head as the FUE method requires; only donor area (where hairs are being extracted) needs to be shaved

Limitations of DHI

• DHI is usually costlier than FUE
• It is still under debate whether DHI results are superior than FUE

What is a Robotic Hair Transplant?

Yet another modification to FUE method with advanced image processing combined with robotic technology is a Robotic Hair Transplant system called ARTAS. The FDA cleared technology developed in the US utilizes the computer system to analyze the scalp and determine which follicles are to be harvested to optimize the survival rate and the recovery. The system then proceeds to automatically extract the hair follicles until an enough amount is obtained. After which, the robotic system guides the surgeon where to implant the hair follicles according to the simulation confirmed with the patient. 

Benefits of Robotic Hair Transplant

• It is Faster. Hair extraction is automated, so it is faster than a surgeon’s hands
• Less liable to human error. At least half of the process (hair follicle extraction) is done by the machine, which is not prone to human errors.
• The result may be more predictable. With Robotic Hair Transplant, a simulated computer image guides the surgeon where to implant the follicles, helping him focus more on the accurate aesthetic end state.

Limitations of Robotic Hair Transplant

• Expensive. Robotic Hair Transplant Surgeries are known to be about 60 to 70% higher than the price of FUE
• It is widely accepted that robotics has not reached the level where its surgery results can exceed that of an experienced surgeon
• It is not for everyone. It is known to work on dark, straight hair only

What are Hair Transplant Prices in Dubai?

Even with the same surgeon at the same clinic, the price can be different according to the treatment size and methods used. 

Treatment size determines the number of grafts to be transplanted. Graft is a strip of the skin where a unit of hair follicles grow together. Typically a graft contains 1 to 3 hair follicles and it is the unit that gets surgically transplanted. 

Usually FUE is more expensive than FUT/FUSS as it requires more time to perform the procedure per graft. DHI or Stem Cell Hair Transplant is more expensive than FUE due to the technology still being at the early stages and less commoditized. 

On average, you can expect to pay AED12 per graft for FUT/FUSS and AED15 per graft for FUE. Assuming a moderate case of 1,000 graft transplants, the price will be about AED12,000 (FUT) to AED15,000 (FUE). You might need to pay 30% to 70% more for DHI or Robotic Hair Transplant.

According to the DrFive rating system*, who are the most recommended surgeons for Beard Transplant in Dubai? 

Dr Tunio Zulfiqar - A surgeon who performed the largest cases in Dubai

(5.0)

5 reviews

Dr. Tunio Zulfiqar

Plastic Surgeon
Tunio Aesthetics

Dr Tunio Zulfiqar with over 20,000 cases under his belt can arguably be called the legendary hair transplant surgeon in Dubai.

• Medical degree: MBBS, Liaquat Medical College, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
• Specialty certification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, UK.
• Licensed in Dubai as: Specialist Plastic Surgery
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Hair Transplant
• Cases: 20,000+ cases 
• Methods: Performs both FOSS & FOE

Dr Fadi Al Sabbagh -  A Doctor Testing Hair Transplant Surgeons

Dr. Fadi Al Sabbagh

Dermatologist & Skin Surgeon
Novomed Centers, Al Ain

Dr Fadi Al Sabbagh is an examiner at the American Board Committee of Hair Restoration Board Examination. An indisputable proof point of his excellent knowledge in this field of surgery.

• Medical degree: MBBS, Damascus University, Syria
• Specialty certification: Arab Board, Skin Surgery Certification / American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
• Affiliation: Examiner at the American Board Committee of Hair Restoration Board Examination
• Licensed in Dubai as: Specialist Dermatology
• Experience: 18+ years of experience
• Cases: 2,500+ cases 
• Methods: Performs FOE

Dr Ahsen Farooque - A DHI expert in Dubai

Dr. Ahsen Farooque

Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dubai Cosmetic Surgery, Bright Point Royal Women Hospital

If you are looking for Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) specifically, Dr Ahsen Farooque will be the one you might one to see. As of 2021 Oct, he is known to be the only expert practicing DHI in Dubai. 

• Medical degree: MBBS, FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, Pakistan
• Specialty certification: Certified American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeries (ABHRS) from Indiana, USA
• Membership: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
• Licensed in Dubai as: General Practice Physician
• Experience: 13+ years
• Cases: Over 5,000 surgeries
• Methods: Performs DHI in addition to FUE & FUT

Dr Cagatay Sezgin -  The Best from Turkey

(4.5)

2 reviews

Dr. Cagatay Sezgin

Specialist Plastic Surgery

Everybody talks about excellent hair transplant surgery in Turkey. With Dr Cagatay Sezgin, you can enjoy the very best of the Turkish hair transplant surgery with all the comfort from home in Dubai. He is also known for the “Hat Trick” hair transplant surgery wherein he performs hair, eyebrow, moustache-beard transplantation in a single session. 

• Medical degree: MBBS, Cukurova University Faculty Of Medicine
• Specialty certification: Turkish Board Surgeon
• Membership: International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
• Licensed in Dubai as: Specialist General Surgery
• Experience: 21+ years (5 years in Dubai)
• Cases: Over 3,000 surgeries
• Methods: Performs FUE & FUT

Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformation - The only clinic in Dubai operating ARTAS system

Cocoona Centre for Aesthetic Transformation, Al Wasl Road

Al Wasl Road
Dubai

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