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South Africa’s Trusted Name in Hair Transplants & Restoration

From celebrities to industry leaders, DHI has helped over 250,000 patients worldwide restore their confidence with advanced hair transplant solutions — now in Ballito and Cape Town.

Leading the Future of Hair Restoration with DHI Innovation

Since 1970, DHI Global Medical Group has pioneered hair transplant innovation, offering advanced treatments with natural, long-lasting results. Registered with the UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC), we continue to set the global standard for safety and medical excellence.

We replaced outdated FUT strip surgery with modern FUE hair transplantation in 2002, and later revolutionised the industry with Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) — now recognised as the gold standard in hair restoration worldwide. Our commitment extends beyond treatment, with ongoing collaboration alongside leading European universities in research and education.

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Delighted Patients

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Clinics Worldwide

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Clients Daily
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Choose Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)

Our signature DHI hair transplant technique delivers precision, natural results, and faster recovery.

The most advanced and secure method in hair restoration, DHI ensures faster healing, higher graft survival, and long-lasting, natural results. Performed only by medical experts, it’s ideal for men and women, expertly restoring hair for a natural, seamless look.

You’re in Safe, Expert Hands

All DHI procedures are performed exclusively by certified doctors under strict safety protocols to ensure optimal, natural results.

Practically painless

Performed under local anaesthesia, allowing you to relax, watch a movie, use your phone — or even take a nap during your hair transplant procedure.

Natural result for life

DHI hair transplants deliver maximum hair growth and lifelong results through advanced implantation techniques.

Unshaven & hassle-free

With DHI, there’s no need for full shaving. Enjoy minimal downtime and get back to your daily routine faster.

You are in safe hands

DHI procedures are performed exclusively by trained, certified doctors under strict safety protocols for optimal results.

Practically painless

Performed under local anaesthesia, allowing you to relax, watch a movie, use your phone, or even sleep comfortably.

Natural result for life

DHI ensures maximum growth and lifelong hair restoration with advanced implantation techniques.

Unshaven & hassle-free

DHI allows hair restoration without full shaving, ensuring minimal downtime so you can quickly resume daily activities.

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DHI Awards & Recognition

DHI has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by IMRB in the global hair transplant industry, with an unmatched 99%+ satisfaction rate. We’re also proud recipients of the Quantic Customer Excellence Award and multiple accolades from top international medical bodies.

These global recognitions fuel our mission to continually redefine the future of hair restoration with precision, safety, and innovation.

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Certifications & Accreditations

DHI’s global operations, including our flagship London clinic, are registered with the UK’s Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring compliance with stringent healthcare standards. Our Ballito clinic follows equivalent South African regulations set by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), guaranteeing safety and quality for hair restoration

UK Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registration

Our hair transplant procedures are conducted under the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, certified by TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas in Greece. This globally recognised standard ensures consistent quality, safety, and patient satisfaction in every DHI hair transplant procedure. Our Ballito clinic follows these strict protocols to deliver exceptional hair transplant results with minimal downtime.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification

DHI has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in a hair transplant industry survey by IMRB, with a 99% satisfaction rate. We’ve also received the Customer Excellence Award from Quantic and multiple accolades from global medical bodies, reflecting our leadership in hair loss treatment and hair transplantation. These achievements underscore the trust in our services at the Ballito clinic.

Industry Awards and Recognition

DHI is recognised by prestigious bodies, including TÜV Austria and the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), for its commitment to excellence in hair transplant process and patient care. Our Total Care System™, a proprietary quality control protocol, is certified by ISO and aligns with global benchmarks, ensuring every hair transplant in South Africa meets the highest standards.

Additional Accreditations
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Qualifications and Training

Every hair transplant at DHI South Africa is performed exclusively by highly trained, certified doctors, never technicians. Our surgeons undergo rigorous training at the DHI International Hair Restoration Training Academy in London, the world’s first dedicated institution for hair restoration education. This ensures expertise in DHI vs FUE hair transplant techniques, delivering natural results for beard transplant Ballito and eyebrow implantation.

Certified DHI Surgeons

With over 50 years of experience and 250,000+ satisfied clients worldwide, DHI’s team includes renowned dermatologists and scientists, such as Prof. Dimitris Rigopoulos, who serve on our advisory board. This expertise ensures that our Ballito clinic delivers cutting-edge PRP hair therapy and hair transplant before and after results that transform lives.

Global Medical Expertise

DHI partners with leading public European universities, such as the University of Athens and Claude Bernard University in Lyon, to advance hair treatment research and training. Our founder, Konstantinos P. Giotis, was awarded the “Baldness & Hair Transplant Diploma” by Claude Bernard University, reinforcing our academic credibility in alopecia areata treatment and hair restoration.

Collaboration with European Universities
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Innovations and Systems

The cornerstone of our Direct Hair Implantation technique is the patented DHI Implanter, a US- and EU-registered tool that allows precise control over the angle, depth, and direction of each implanted follicle. This ensures scar-free, natural-looking results for hair transplant in South Africa, beard implantation, and FUE eyebrow transplant, with a graft survival rate exceeding 90%.

Patented DHI Implanter Tool

Developed by DHI Global Medical Group, the DHI hair transplant method is a patented, minimally invasive procedure that outperforms traditional FUE hair transplant and FUT techniques. Performed under local anaesthesia with single-use instruments, it guarantees no pain, no scars, and no downtime, making it ideal for female hair transplant South Africa and scalp micropigmentation Johannesburg.

 

Direct Hair Implantation (DHI)

DHI’s proprietary Total Care System™ is a patented set of quality control protocols, certified by ISO and CQC, ensuring safety and consistency across all hair transplant procedures. This system governs every step, from diagnosis to post-operative care, delivering exceptional outcomes at our Ballito clinic for hair loss treatment for women and men alike.

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Comparing DHI to other hair transplantation methods available today

DHI Global Medical Group pioneered Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in 2002, replacing the traditional Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) strip surgery. With continuous advancements, DHI introduced Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) in 2010, refining the process for greater precision, faster healing, and natural results.

Compared to FUE, DHI eliminates the need for pre-made incisions, using a specialised implanter tool for direct follicle placement, ensuring higher graft survival and density.

FUT

/ Abandoned by DHI in 2002

  •  Invasive surgery

  •  Doll effect hair

  •  Prominent scar in the donor area

  •  Lower graft survival rate

  •  2 weeks recovery time

  •  Performed by doctors

  •  Shaving the head is required

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FUE

/ Abandoned by DHI in 2010

  •  Minimally invasive procedure

  •  Doll effect hair*

  •  Implantation same as in FUT

  •  Lower graft survival rate

  •  2-3 days recovery time

  •  Often performed by technicians

  •  Shaving the head is usually required

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Exclusively at DHI Clinics

DHI

/ Developed by DHI in 2010

  •  Minimally invasive procedure

  •  Natural results

  •  Direct implantation of the follicles

  •  Higher graft survival rate

  •  1-2 days recovery time

  •  Performed by certified doctors

  •  Option of unshaven session

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Precision in Hair Follicle Placement

With FUT and FUE, hair follicles are placed into pre-made incisions using forceps, limiting control over angle, depth, and direction. This can sometimes lead to unnatural-looking hairlines, known as the doll effect.

In contrast, DHI Direct Hair Implantation uses a patented single-use implanter, allowing direct follicle placement without the need for recipient holes. This ensures greater precision, natural density, and optimal graft survival.

Higher Graft Survival and Precision

Due to the complexity of follicle placement in FUT and FUE, there is a higher risk of follicle damage, especially when recipient holes are narrower than the follicles. Additionally, some practitioners process follicles under microscopes, prolonging the procedure and increasing the risk of damage.

Internal research from DHI correction sessions indicates that growth rates for FUT and FUE can be as low as 50%, whereas DHI achieves over 90% graft survival.

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Diagnostic System for Alopecia by DHI

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The first essential step to effectively treat hair loss is an accurate diagnosis.

To fully explore the complexities of hair loss, DHI Global has developed an advanced hair loss diagnosis system.

DHI’s diagnostic method ensures a comprehensive understanding of hair loss causes by evaluating key factors such as hair density, quality, and scalp condition, enabling precise and effective treatment planning.

What To Expect From The DHI Technique

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Our Hair Loss Solutions

Advanced treatments, expert restoration services, and specialised products to combat hair loss effectively.

Hear to our Patients

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Darragh Kelliher, Actor

I totally recommend DHI for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Ronald de Boer, Footballer

"I Chose DHI Because They Have the Best Hair Transplant Technology."

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Pier Paolo

"The work is perfect. I feel much much more comfortable and confident. I can look myself in the mirror without being thinking I hate my hair. It really changed everything. I am super happy."

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