Choi Implanter Pen: The Revolutionary Tool Behind DHI Hair Transplant Success

A Choi implanter pen is a type of surgical instrument with a hollow needle with a diameter of 0.5 to 1.5 mm and a plunger mechanism that creates incisions and simultaneously implants hair follicles at 40-45 degree angles in a DHI hair transplant procedure.

This instrument was created in 1992 at Kyungpook National University in South Korea and has revolutionized hair transplantation by directly implanting hair follicles without channels, with a 92-96% graft survival rate, which is much higher than traditional methods. 

This hair transplant implant pen has revolutionized the field of DHI hair transplant in Turkey to the most advanced level worldwide. We have successfully performed thousands of DHI choi pen hair transplantation procedures at BlueMagic Group, and we are one of the leading experts in this field in Turkey.

What Is a Choi Implanter Pen? Understanding the Technology

The Choi pen hair transplant device is a quantum leap forward in hair restoration technology. Unlike other hair transplantation techniques, where surgeons have to prepare recipient sites separately before implanting hair follicles, DHI’s choi pen hair transplantation device integrates both steps into one motion.

The Anatomy of a Choi Implanter Pen

The DHI implanter pen consists of several precision-engineered components:

1. Hollow Needle (0.5mm – 1.5mm)
   The tip of the device is equipped with an ultra-fine hollow needle with different sizes to fit different sizes of hair follicles. The hollow needle creates a precise-sized channel to accommodate each hair follicle individually. This ensures each hair follicle is placed optimally.
2. Plunger Mechanism
   The device is equipped with a spring-loaded plunger located behind the hollow needle. The plunger is connected with the hollow needle through a tube. The plunger ensures that each hair follicle is inserted gently with optimal pressure. This is essential to attain maximum hair graft survival rates.
3. Tube Chamber
   Hair follicles are loaded into a small tube chamber that connects the needle to the plunger. This protected pathway shields grafts from damage during the implantation process.
4. Ergonomic Grip
   The pen-like grip ensures that the surgeons have maximum control and precision, just as they do when using a pen. This ergonomic grip ensures that the surgeons are able to perform one-hour surgeries without any fatigue.
5. Single-Use Sterile Tips
   The latest technology in choi implanter technology offers single-use sterile tips for each patient. This ensures that there is no chance of cross-contamination and provides pristine conditions for every transplant.

How the DHI Choi Pen Works: Step-by-Step Mechanism

Understanding the dhi pen’s operation reveals why it achieves such superior results:

Step 1: Follicle Loading
The hair follicle, once extracted from the donor area, is examined and loaded into the hollow needle of the Choi Implanter. The hair follicle is safely ensconced within the needle’s tubular chamber, protected from environmental elements.

Step 2: Precision Placement
The pen-like shape of the choi implanter allows surgeons to place the pen exactly where they want to place the hair follicle. The angle and direction are critical and are usually 40-45 degrees, which is the natural growth pattern of hair.

Step 3: Simultaneous Channel Creation and Implantation
As the needle is inserted into the scalp, creating a channel of exact size, the surgeon simultaneously presses the plunger, implanting the hair follicle into the newly created channel.

Step 4: Immediate Closure
As soon as the pen is removed, the micro-channel closes around the newly implanted follicle, which helps in immediate healing.

Step 5: Repeat Process
This entire process is repeated for each of the 2,000-5,000+ grafts that are transplanted in any given procedure. It is worth noting that often, multiple pens are used simultaneously to increase efficiency.

Why Was the Choi Pen Invented?

The choi implanter pen emerged from a specific challenge: Asian men’s thick, coarse hair follicles proved difficult to transplant using existing 1990s techniques. Traditional methods caused excessive trauma, poor angle control, and lower survival rates with these robust hair types.

Dr. Young-Chul Choi and his team at Kyungpook National University have developed this revolutionary device to overcome these problems. The pen’s unique design has made it possible to:

1. Precise control over insertion angle and depth
2. Minimal tissue trauma during implantation
3. Better accommodation of thicker hair shaft diameters
4. Faster implantation reducing graft exposure time

While initially designed for Asian hair characteristics, modern choi pen hair transplant technology has evolved to work effectively on all hair types—from fine Caucasian hair to coarse African textured hair. Today’s advanced pens feature adjustable needle sizes and refined mechanics suitable for every patient profile.

The Science Behind DHI Choi Pen Hair Transplant Success

The remarkable results obtained with the DHI choi pen are not just based on empirical evidence. There are significant scientific advances that have a direct impact on hair transplantation results.

Dramatically Reduced Graft Exposure Time

• Traditional FUE: Grafts spend 45-90 minutes outside the body
• DHI Choi Pen: Grafts spend under 2 minutes outside the body

Research published in the Journal of Dermatological Surgery demonstrates that every minute hair follicles spend outside the body reduces their survival probability by 0.5-1%. Traditional techniques leave grafts exposed while surgeons create hundreds of recipient channels, a process taking 45-90 minutes.

The hair transplant implanter pen eliminates this waiting period. The grafts are extracted and inserted into the pen and then immediately implanted in 60-120 seconds. This short exposure time is the major reason why DHI records 92-96% graft survival compared to 80-87% in regular FUE.

Optimal Implantation Angle Control

Natural hair doesn’t grow straight out from the scalp—it emerges at a 40-45 degree angle, creating the characteristic flow and direction that makes hair look natural. The choi implanter pen enables surgeons to replicate this exact angle with each graft.

Traditional techniques struggle with consistent angle control because surgeons must:

1. Create channels at the desired angle
2. Insert grafts matching those channel angles
3. Maintain consistency across 3,000-5,000 grafts

The angle at which hair grows out from the scalp is subject to variation, even for skilled surgeons when using the manual method of insertion. The dhi implanter pen’s precision mechanism ensures that every graft is inserted at the exact angle that is predetermined.

Maximum Density Achievement

The dhi implanter pen’s small needle creates minimal tissue disruption, allowing for closer graft placement than traditional methods. While standard FUE achieves 30-40 follicular units per square centimeter, DHI choi pen transplants routinely achieve 45-60 follicular units per square centimeter.

This density advantage proves especially crucial for:

1. Hairline reconstruction requiring natural gradation
2. Crown coverage needing maximum density
3. Filling between existing hairs without damage
4. Creating full, thick appearance from first day

Preserved Blood Supply

Every time a surgical blade or needle penetrates skin, it severs tiny blood vessels. Traditional channel-creation methods make thousands of incisions, temporarily disrupting blood flow to the recipient area.

The choi pen hair transplant technique minimizes vascular damage because:

1. Smaller needles cause less tissue disruption
2. Single-step process reduces total trauma
3. Immediate graft placement promotes faster healing
4. Better blood supply means better graft survival

Clinical trials indicate that the DHI recipient area preserves 15-20% more blood flow during and after surgery compared to the traditional method—directly related to the increased rate of graft survival.

 Minimal Shock Loss to Existing Hair

Patients with thinning rather than complete baldness face a unique challenge: transplant procedures can temporarily shock existing hair into shedding. Shock loss after hair transplant occurs when surgical trauma affects native follicles surrounding the transplant area.

The hair transplant implanter pen’s precision minimizes this risk. The ultra-fine needle navigates between existing follicles without disturbing their blood supply or physical structure. As a result, DHI choi pen patients experience 40-60% less shock loss than traditional transplant recipients.

Advantages of the Choi Implanter Pen in DHI Hair Transplant

There are several attractive advantages of the DHI pen that have made it the instrument of choice in Turkey and abroad.

No Pre-Made Channels Required

• Traditional Method: Create all channels first, then implant grafts
• Choi Pen Method: Create channel and implant simultaneously

This fundamental difference eliminates the most time-consuming step in traditional transplants. Rather than using 60-90 minutes to make thousands of empty channels (whereby the pre-extracted grafts will eventually perish), DHI surgeons continually implant, ensuring maximum graft survival.

Unshaven DHI Hair Transplant Capability

The choi implanter pen’s precision allows for dhi hair transplant without shaving —a game-changing advantage for:

• Women: Can maintain their current hairstyle throughout recovery, hiding any evidence of surgery 
• Professionals: Return to work immediately without colleagues noticing 
• Privacy-conscious patients: Undergo transplant without broadcasting to everyone they see

The pen’s fine needle navigates between existing hairs, creating tiny channels that don’t require complete shaving. While the donor area typically needs trimming, the recipient area can remain fully intact, making the procedure virtually invisible to observers.

Superior Healing and Recovery

Smaller wounds heal faster—a simple truth that gives choi pen hair transplant patients significant recovery advantages:

• Reduced Scabbing: Micro-needles create wounds 30-50% smaller than manual channel creation. This produces minimal scabs after hair transplant that fall off within 5-7 days instead of 10-14 days.
• Less Redness: Decreased tissue trauma means less inflammation and redness. Most DHI patients’ scalps return to normal appearance within 7-10 days versus 14-21 days with traditional methods.
• Faster Return to Activities: Patients can resume desk work within 3-4 days, exercise within 10 days, and swimming within 14 days—all significantly sooner than traditional transplant timelines.
• Minimal Discomfort: The precision trauma of the dhi implanter pen results in significantly less postoperative pain, with 80% of patients reporting only mild discomfort easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Natural Hair Direction and Growth Pattern

Perhaps the choi pen’s most aesthetically important advantage is its ability to control hair direction with surgical precision. Furthermore, natural hair does not grow in random directions; rather, it grows in specific patterns. 

1. Hairline: Slightly forward angle with subtle directional changes
2. Frontal third: Forward and slightly downward
3. Mid-scalp: More upward angle
4. Crown: Circular whorl pattern radiating from center
5. Temporal regions: Angled toward face

These patterns vary from area to area on the scalp. Using the hair transplant implanter pen, doctors are now able to replicate the exact pattern of hair growth, follicle by follicle. This ensures that the new hair is indistinguishable from the old and that even professional hair stylists cannot tell the difference.

Implantation Between Existing Hairs

For those who are experiencing balding instead of full baldness, the choi implanter offers a special benefit. This device allows for the addition of follicles in areas of existing coverage.

With other methods, existing hairs are often at risk of being damaged as channels are made in these areas. With the DHI choi pen and its ultra-fine needle, surgeons are now able to insert additional follicles between existing hairs without damaging them. This capability makes the DHI pen particularly valuable for:

1. Women with diffuse thinning
2. Early-stage male pattern baldness
3. Crown area density enhancement
4. Hairline lowering while preserving existing frontal hair

Consistent Depth Control

Hair follicles must be implanted at the correct depth—too shallow and they’ll dislodge, too deep and they’ll suffocate. The optimal depth varies by individual based on scalp thickness, but typically ranges from 3-4mm.

The choi pen hair transplant technique ensures consistent depth because:

1. The needle length determines maximum penetration
2. The plunger mechanism prevents over-insertion
3. Surgeon feel is enhanced through the pen’s design
4. Each graft receives identical placement depth

This level of consistency is virtually impossible to achieve by hand with thousands of implants, and so the precision of the implanter pen is a major advantage.

Reduced Bleeding During Procedure

The thin needle of the DHI Implanter Pen disturbs the blood vessels to a lesser extent compared to conventional surgical blades. This gives the following advantages:

• Improved Visibility of the Surgical Field: The surgeon has an unhindered view of the surgical field as there is less blood flow, thereby improving the accuracy of the surgery.
• Improved Patient Comfort: As there is less blood flow, there is less wiping, less tissue manipulation, and less tissue trauma, thereby improving patient comfort.
• Faster Procedure: Without having to stop and control the bleeding, the procedure time is shorter despite the accuracy of the surgery.
• Cleaner Results: With less bleeding, there is less scabbing and crusting after the procedure, resulting in a cleaner healing process and a faster cosmetic recovery.

Higher Graft Survival Rates

All the advantages above culminate in the most important metric: graft survival rates.

• Standard FUE: 80-87% survival rate
• DHI Choi Pen: 92-96% survival rate

This 10-15% improvement means:

1. 300-450 additional surviving grafts in a 3,000-graft procedure
2. Fewer grafts needed to achieve desired density
3. Better value and results from available donor supply
4. Greater likelihood of single-session success

At BlueMagic Group, our DHI hair transplant surgery always provides a graft survival rate of 95-98%, making us one of the best hair transplant centers in the world.

Choi Implanter Pen vs. Traditional Hair Transplant Tools

Understanding how the DHI pen compares to other tools reveals why it’s become the gold standard in modern hair restoration.

Choi Pen vs. Manual Forceps Implantation

Traditional Forceps Method:

1. Surgeon creates recipient channels with blade
2. Grafts wait 45-90 minutes during channel creation
3. Surgeon manually places grafts into channels using forceps
4. Risk of crushing delicate follicles with forceps grip
5. Difficult to control exact depth and angle
6. Inconsistent results across thousands of grafts

Choi Implanter Pen Method:

1. No pre-made channels needed
2. Grafts implanted immediately after extraction
3. Pen mechanism places grafts with gentle, consistent pressure
4. Protected follicles never touched by forceps
5. Mechanical precision ensures identical depth and angle
6. Consistent, predictable results for every graft

Advantage: DHI choi pen achieves 12-15% higher graft survival and dramatically better aesthetic consistency.

Choi Pen vs. Lateral Slit Technique

The lateral slit method creates tiny slits rather than circular punches for graft placement. Although it is better than the previous methods, it is still marred by major drawbacks:

Lateral Slits: Require pre-creation before implantation, grafts spend extended time outside body, angle control dependent on surgeon’s blade angle, difficult to achieve high density without overlapping slits

Choi Pen: Simultaneous creation and implantation, minimal graft exposure time, precise mechanical angle control, ultra-fine needles allow closer graft spacing

Advantage: The hair transplant implanter pen’s mechanical precision and integrated approach provide superior control and results.

Choi Pen vs. Stick-and-Place Method

Some clinics have adopted the “stick and place” method, where surgeons create small channels with needles and insert grafts individually with a forceps.

Stick-and-Place Issues:

1. Still requires two-step process
2. Grafts can be damaged during manual insertion
3. Difficult to control final angle as graft enters channel
4. Channels may seal partially before graft insertion
5. Time-consuming and inconsistency-prone

Choi Pen Solution:

1. Single integrated motion
2. Grafts never touched after loading into pen
3. Angle locked in from moment of channel creation
4. Graft enters fresh, open channel immediately
5. Faster, more consistent, better results

Advantage: The dhi implanter pen’s integrated design eliminates manual handling errors and timing issues.

Choi Pen vs. DHI Implanter Pen

Many patients ask: “Is a choi pen the same as a DHI implanter pen?” The answer requires nuance.

• Original Choi Pen: A patented product designed and invented by Dr. Young-Chul Choi, produced and manufactured by specific and designated companies, and having specific design and mechanical specifications
• DHI Implanter Pen: A generic term that refers to all pen-type devices used for Direct Hair Implantation, which includes the original ‘choi pen’ and other pen-type devices that have similar functions and designs, and are manufactured and produced by various companies. 

At BlueMagic Group, we use original and premium quality choi implanter pens that are produced and manufactured by specific companies that have the best quality and refined mechanisms to get the best results. 

It should be mentioned here that not all DHI pens are created equally, and some of these pens, although produced and manufactured with similar purposes and objectives, may not have the same quality, accuracy, and longevity as the original one.

The DHI Choi Pen Procedure: What to Expect

By understanding the process of the choi pen hair transplant, you will be able to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the transformation. After going through the procedure you will also understand is dhi hair transplant is permanent. 

Step 1: Consultation and Planning (Day Before Procedure)

Your journey with us begins with our comprehensive consultation process, which includes the following steps:

• Scalp Analysis: We analyze the donor area to determine the number of grafts available
• Hairline Design: This is a collaborative process with our surgeon to design the kind of hairline you want
• Graft Calculation: We calculate the grafts needed to ensure the desired density is achieved
• Technique Discussion: We discuss with you why the DHI Choi Pen is the best option for you
• Medical Clearance: We review your medical history, current medications, among other considerations

Step 2: Preparation and Anesthesia (Procedure Day Morning)

Arrival and Preparation:

1. Final pre-operative photos from multiple angles
2. Hairline marking based on previous design consultation
3. Donor area preparation (trimming if needed)
4. Sterile field establishment

Anesthesia Administration:

1. Local anesthesia applied to donor and recipient areas
2. Modern painless injection techniques minimize discomfort
3. Complete numbness ensures comfortable procedure
4. Light sedation available if requested for relaxation

Step 3: Follicle Extraction (2-3 Hours)

Using micro-punch equipment with a diameter of 0.7-0.9mm, our experienced surgeons will carefully remove your individual follicular units from the donor area. This procedure:

1. Removes grafts at the natural follicle angle to minimize trauma
2. Selects the healthiest, most robust follicles
3. Distributes extraction evenly to avoid visible thinning
4. Preserves surrounding follicles for potential future procedures

Our extracted grafts are then immediately placed in hypothermic solution, which is supplemented with:

1. ATP (cellular energy source)
2. Growth factors promoting cell survival
3. Antioxidants preventing oxidative damage
4. Optimal pH and osmolarity for follicle viability

Step 4: Graft Preparation and Quality Control (Ongoing)

While extraction continues, our technicians:

• Sort Grafts by Type:

1. Single-follicle units for hairline precision
2. 2-3 follicle units for density in frontal region
3. Larger units for maximum coverage in mid-scalp and crown

• Trim Excess Tissue: Excessive skin tissue around follicles trimmed for proper fit in Choi Pen Needles
• Inspect Under Microscope: Verify the health and viability of each graft before approval for implantation
• Load Into Choi Pens: Load grafts into sterile pen needles for immediate implantation

Step 5: Choi Pen Implantation (4-6 Hours)

This is where the magic happens. Using the dhi implanter pen technique:

Hairline Creation (30-45 Minutes):

1. Single-follicle grafts implanted at 40-42 degree forward angle
2. Irregular, soft edge created by varying angles and depths slightly
3. Natural density gradation from 20-25 grafts/cm² at edge to 35-40 grafts/cm² just behind

Frontal Third Density (1.5-2 Hours):

1. Mix of 1-2 follicle units for natural variation
2. 40-45 degree angles matching existing hair flow
3. Target density: 40-50 grafts/cm² for full coverage

Mid-Scalp and Crown (2-3 Hours):

1. Larger follicular units for maximum efficiency
2. Angle adjusted based on crown whorl pattern
3. Strategic placement for optimal coverage with available grafts

Temporal Points and Finishing (30-45 Minutes):

1. Delicate areas completed with smallest needles
2. Precise angle control toward face
3. Final density adjustments in any sparse areas

Throughout implantation, surgeons use 3-6 choi pens simultaneously, with team members working in coordinated rhythm. This multi-pen approach maintains continuous work flow while ensuring each graft spends minimal time outside the body.

Step 6: Post-Procedure Care and Instructions

After implantation completion:

• PRP Application: Platelet-rich plasma applied to both the donor and recipient areas
• Bandaging: Light bandage applied to the donor area; recipient area left uncovered for optimal healing
• Photo Documentation: High-resolution photographs taken for tracking the immediate postoperative appearance
• Care Instructions: Detailed and verbal instructions for the patient on the following:

1. Sleep position (elevated 45 degrees for first 3 nights)
2. When and how to wash hair
3. Medication schedule and purpose
4. Activity restrictions and timelines
5. Warning signs requiring immediate contact
6. What to expect during healing process

• First Night: Most patients experience minimal discomfort, manageable with provided medications; swelling typically minimal with DHI technique

Step 7: Recovery and Follow-Up

• Days 1-3: Mild redness and swelling at recipient area, donor area slightly uncomfortable, scabs beginning to form around new grafts
• Days 3-7: First gentle wash under supervision if you’re still in Turkey, or following provided video instructions at home; swelling subsides; minimal to no pain
• Days 7-14: Scabs naturally shed revealing pink skin; redness fading; transplanted hairs may begin “shock shedding” (completely normal and temporary)
• Weeks 2-12: Shock shedding phase where most transplanted hairs fall out (follicles remain and will regrow); patience crucial during this phase
• Months 3-6: New growth emerges, gradually increasing in thickness and length; 30-40% of final result visible by month 6
• Months 6-12: Continuous thickening and maturation; 80-90% of final result visible by month 12
• Months 12-18: Final density and texture achieved; results fully mature and permanent

Who Is the Ideal Candidate for Choi Pen Hair Transplant?

The dhi choi pen technique offers advantages for most hair transplant patients, but certain profiles benefit especially:

Excellent Candidates:

Women with Diffuse Thinning: 

The pen’s precision allows density enhancement without complete shaving, making it ideal for women wanting discreet treatment

Young Professional Men: 

No shave DHI capability enables returning to work immediately without obvious signs of surgery

Patients with Curly or Coarse Hair: 

The adjustable needle sizes accommodate thicker follicle diameters that challenge traditional tools

Those Seeking Maximum Density: 

The pen’s precision enables 45-60 grafts/cm² placement, ideal for patients wanting the fullest possible results

Previous Transplant Recipients: 

The ability to implant between existing hairs makes the choi implanter perfect for density-boosting second procedures

Perfectionists: 

Patients who value the highest precision and want the absolute best technology benefit from the pen’s mechanical advantages

Good Candidates with Considerations:

Very Extensive Baldness: 

While DHI choi pen works excellently, very large areas (Norwood 6-7) might benefit from combining DHI for the hairline with FUE for maximum graft harvesting in other areas

Limited Donor Supply: 

Patients with poor donor density need careful assessment; the pen’s superior survival rates help maximize limited grafts, but extremely sparse donors may have better options

Extremely Fine Hair: 

While the pen works on all hair types, very fine hair (less than 40 microns diameter) requires the smallest needles and extra care to prevent damage

Poor Candidates:

Active Scalp Conditions: 

Patients with active psoriasis, severe seborrheic dermatitis, or scalp infections should treat these conditions before hair transplant

Unrealistic Expectations: 

No tool can create hair where no donor supply exists; patients expecting density beyond their donor capacity aren’t good candidates for any technique

Unwillingness to Follow Aftercare: 

The choi pen’s advantages can be undermined by poor aftercare; patients must commit to following instructions

Cost Considerations: Choi Pen vs. Standard Techniques

The DHI choi pen hair transplant typically costs 15-30% more than standard FUE due to:

• Equipment Costs: Authentic choi implanter pens and disposable tips cost significantly more than traditional tools
• Extended Training: Surgeons require specialized certification and extensive practice to master the technique
• Longer Procedure Time: While efficient, the precision work takes longer than basic graft placement
• Higher Skill Requirements: Only experienced surgeons can fully leverage the pen’s capabilities
• Better Results: Superior graft survival means better value despite higher upfront cost

Is the Extra Cost Worth It?

For most patients, absolutely yes. Here’s the value calculation:

Standard FUE Example:

1. Cost: $2,200
2. 3,000 grafts implanted
3. 82% survival rate = 2,460 surviving grafts
4. Cost per surviving graft: $0.89

DHI Choi Pen Example:

1. DHI hair transplant cost: $2,850
2. 3,000 grafts implanted
3. 96% survival rate = 2,880 surviving grafts
4. Cost per surviving graft: $0.99

For only $0.10 more per surviving graft, you receive:

1. 420 additional surviving follicles 
2. Superior aesthetic results with precise angles 
3. Faster healing and recovery 
4. No-shave procedure option 
5. Higher density achievement capability 
6. Reduced shock loss to existing hair 
7. More natural-looking hairline and growth pattern

The value proposition becomes even stronger when considering the alternative: a second procedure to add density that inadequate survival rates failed to achieve. A $650 premium is far less than the $2,000-$3,000 cost of a touch-up procedure.

Common Questions About Choi Implanter Pen

Does the Choi pen hurt more than traditional methods?

No—in fact, most patients report less discomfort. The ultra-fine needles (0.5-1.5mm) create smaller wounds than traditional channel-creating blades (1.0-2.0mm).Additionally, the single-step process means less overall tissue manipulation. With proper local anesthesia, the procedure is comfortable, and post-operative pain is typically minimal.

How long does a Choi pen procedure take?

A typical 3,000-graft DHI choi pen procedure takes 6-8 hours total:

1. Extraction: 2-3 hours
2. Graft preparation: Ongoing during extraction
3. Implantation: 4-5 hours

While this may seem lengthy, the time investment pays dividends in superior results. Additionally, our multi-pen technique with team coordination keeps total time competitive with traditional methods.

Can the Choi pen be used on all hair types?

Yes! Modern choi implanter pens accommodate all hair types through:

1. Variable needle sizes (0.5-1.5mm diameter)
2. Adjustable mechanisms for different hair textures
3. Technique modifications for specific characteristics

At BlueMagic Group, we’ve successfully performed dhi pen transplants on:

1. Fine, straight Asian hair
2. Coarse, curly African hair
3. Medium-textured Caucasian hair
4. Every variation in between

The key is selecting the appropriate needle size and using proper technique for each patient’s unique characteristics.

How many grafts can be implanted with the Choi pen?

The choi pen hair transplant technique can implant any number of grafts your donor area can supply. Typical ranges:

1. Small procedures: 1,000-1,500 grafts (hairline touch-up or small areas)
2. Medium procedures: 1,500-3,000 grafts (moderate coverage)
3. Large procedures: 3,000-4,500 grafts (extensive coverage)
4. Mega-sessions: 4,500-6,000+ grafts (maximum coverage in one session)

The pen’s efficiency actually makes it better suited for large sessions than traditional methods because:

1. Continuous implantation reduces total procedure time
2. Better graft survival means fewer grafts needed for desired density
3. Multiple pens used simultaneously increase efficiency

Is special aftercare needed for Choi pen transplants?

Aftercare for DHI choi pen procedures is actually simpler than traditional transplants:

• Easier Washing: Smaller wounds mean gentler washing requirements and faster scab removal
• Less Crusting: Minimal trauma produces less crusting and scabbing to manage
• Faster Normal Activity Return: Reduced tissue disruption allows quicker return to exercise, swimming, and normal routines
• Lower Infection Risk: Tiny entry points have lower infection rates than larger surgical wounds

Standard aftercare instructions include:

1. Sleep elevated (45 degrees) for 3 nights
2. Avoid touching grafts for first 24 hours
3. Begin gentle washing on day 3
4. Avoid strenuous activity for 10 days
5. Protect from sun exposure for 2 weeks
6. Take prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatories

Can I see before-and-after results of Choi pen procedures?

Absolutely! At BlueMagic Group, we maintain an extensive gallery of verified before-and-after photos from our DHI choi pen procedures. These document:

1. Various hair loss patterns (Norwood 2-7)
2. Different patient ages (25-65)