What happens when you book
Your Procedure
A clinic certified by the pioneers
of hair restoration.
Your procedure is performed at a clinic in Colombo, Sri Lanka, certified by the global DHI Medical Group — the organisation that invented Direct Hair Implantation in 1970.
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Certification
What does DHI-certified mean?
Many clinics around the world claim to perform DHI procedures. Very few are actually certified by the DHI Medical Group. Certification means the clinic meets strict international standards, uses the patented DHI implanter tool, follows the surgeon-driven protocol, and is regularly audited for quality. Our partner clinic is part of a global network of 75+ certified clinics across 45 countries.
DHI CertifiedSurgeon-Driven ProtocolGlobal Standards
75+
Clinics Worldwide
500,000+
Procedures
56
Years of DHI
45
Countries
The Technique
What is Direct Hair Implantation?
DHI is the most advanced hair restoration technique available. Using a patented implanter pen, individual follicles are extracted and placed one by one — without scalpels, stitches, or visible scarring. The result is a completely natural-looking hairline with minimal downtime.
No scalpels, no stitches
The DHI technique means no linear scarring and faster recovery.
Natural results for life
Individual follicle placement creates an undetectable, natural-looking hairline.
Surgeon-driven procedure
Your surgeon is with you throughout the entire procedure, from extraction to implantation.
Minimal downtime
Most patients return to light activity within 2–3 days.
Every procedure includes all clinical essentials — anaesthesia, post-operative medications, and a full care kit to take home.
The Technique
Why DHI?
DHI is the most advanced hair restoration technique available. Using a patented implanter pen, your surgeon extracts and implants each follicle individually — no scalpels, no stitches, no visible scarring. Here's how it compares.
Our Method
DHI
- Technique
- Individual follicles extracted and implanted in one step
- Scarring
- No visible scarring
- Performed by
- Surgeon-driven at certified clinics
- Tools
- Patented DHI implanter pen
- Precision of placement
- Highest — direct implantation controls depth, angle and direction
- Natural results
- Most natural
- Recovery time
- 3–5 days
- Pain level
- Lowest
- Graft survival rate
- Highest
- Shaving required
- Typically yes — no-shave options may be available for select cases
Find out if DHI is right for you.
Get a Free AssessmentThe Space
The clinic.
Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. A modern, purpose-built facility equipped to international standards.
Reception
Waiting Area
Consultation
Procedure
DHI Sri Lanka — Colombo
The Process
See how it works.
From your first booking to a treatment plan built around you.
Personalised treatment for every client
Videos courtesy of DHI Sri Lanka
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Book Free ConsultationSurgeon-Led Care
Your surgeon doesn't leave the room.
How most clinics work
- The surgeon draws your hairline
- Technicians extract the grafts
- Technicians implant the grafts
- The surgeon checks the result at the end
- You may see the doctor for 30 minutes of an 8-hour procedure
How our partner clinic works
- Your surgeon designs your hairline personally
- Your surgeon extracts every graft
- Your surgeon implants every graft
- Your surgeon is with you from start to finish
- One doctor. One patient. The entire procedure.
This is the certified DHI standard. No technicians performing surgery. No handoffs. No shortcuts.
Surgeon-Led Care
Led by a DHI-certified surgeon.
Every procedure at our partner clinic is led by a qualified DHI-certified surgeon. Here's one of the specialists you may be working with.
Dr. Amila Fernando
DHI-CERTIFIED HAIR TRANSPLANT SURGEON
Dr. Amila Fernando is DHI Sri Lanka's leading hair transplant surgeon with over 750 procedures performed. Unlike at many clinics where surgeons only draw the hairline, Dr. Fernando personally performs every stage of your procedure — from consultation and hairline design through extraction and implantation. A graduate of China Medical University with nearly a decade of experience in Sri Lanka's government health sector, he brings deep medical expertise and precision to every graft.
750+
Procedures Performed
Your procedure may be performed by Dr. Fernando or another qualified DHI-certified surgeon at the clinic, depending on scheduling and availability.
Your Guarantee
Your results, backed by DHI.
Our partner clinic stands behind every procedure. If your results don't meet the expected standard, the clinic will perform corrective work at no additional clinical cost. That's the confidence that comes with choosing a certified DHI clinic.
Free corrective procedure if results fall short
Same clinic. No additional clinical cost.
Corrective work covers the clinical procedure. Travel and accommodation costs for a return visit are the client's responsibility.
Have questions about our guarantee?
Get in TouchPatient Journeys
Patient journeys at a certified DHI clinic.
Documented progress from patients treated with the certified DHI technique.
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See if you're a candidate.
Book a free clinical assessment with our partner clinic's team.