Asli Tarcan Clinic Introduces the Robotic DHI Method for Afro Hair Transplantation
A global first: Afro hair restoration redefined with the precision and care of fully automated DHI
İSTANBUL, Türkiye, April 14, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Asli Tarcan Clinic, a leading provider of hair transplantation, dental procedures, and cosmetic surgery in Turkey, announced today that it has started to use cutting-edge Robotic DHI technology for Afro hair transplant procedures. This minimally invasive new treatment reduces the duration of extensive surgeries requiring up to 6,000 grafts by 50% — from 6 hours for traditional methods to just 3 hours.
Asli Tarcan is a leader in African American hair transplantation, which requires great skill and precision during the extraction and implantation of grafts to preserve the natural curl pattern and match the direction of hair growth with the surrounding areas. Hair loss in this population can be caused by genetic factors and traction alopecia, which is especially prevalent in women and brought on by wearing tight braids and weaves. The clinic has a long track record of success with this specialized surgery and many positive reviews from patients with different Afro hair types.
This procedure will be available today using robotic technology that limits human error and reduces recovery times.
Robotic DHI is one of the most efficient hair transplant methods. It involves a team of five people working with robotic systems. Specialized Choi pens house the grafts harvested from the donor area on the nape of the neck, simultaneously creating incisions and implanting them into the recipient area.
With this advanced technology, each extracted graft receives a dose of UV light, PRP, and special mesotherapy vitamins. It goes through the machine to ensure optimal sterilization levels and prime the grafts with nutrients that support healing and promote hair growth.
Unlike the follicular unit extraction method, FUE, or even the classic DHI, where a single nurse meticulously implants each hair follicle one by one, the automated system allows two nurses to work simultaneously, one on each side of the head.
The increased speed of the procedure doesn't just mean a more comfortable experience for the patient. Because the medical staff shares the workload, there is no drop in focus or the need for breaks or splitting up the procedure into two sessions, making it much easier for the staff to stay focused and finish the surgery in a single day.
Some other benefits that Robotic DHI Afro hair transplant procedures offer include better survivability and viability of follicles extracted from the donor area, integration with other medical equipment such as a heart rate and pulse oximeter monitor, the option not to shave the recipient area, particularly popular with female patients, and access to a monitor where the patient can monitor the procedure or engage in various forms of entertainment.
'What is the advantage to the patient? Our patient can monitor the operation and the number of grafts transplanted from the fixed screen,' said Tarcan. 'If 5,000 grafts have been transplanted, 5,000 grafts can be viewed on the screen. The patient can see the grafts on the screen and monitor the operation process daily. If we have a bored patient, they can switch to Netflix or YouTube and watch any movie or video they want.'
About Asli Tarcan Clinic
Asli Tarcan Clinic is a leading provider of hair transplantation, dental procedures, and cosmetic surgery in Turkey with a longstanding history of serving European and U.S. patients. Our Istanbul-based health tourism company is also a member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Accreditation (AK-0086) and the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB). For more information, visit https://aslitarcanglobal.com.
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