TLDR Robotic hair restoration is a safe, efficient alternative to manual hair transplant, best for men with dark, thick hair and skin, requiring sufficient donor hair and postoperative care.
Robotic hair restoration is a safe and efficient procedure that provides similar outcomes to manual techniques, with ideal candidates being male patients with dark, thick hair and thick skin. The procedure is minimally invasive and typically performed on an outpatient basis. The ARTAS Robotic System is the most commonly used device for this procedure, with a graft transection rate of less than 4%. Patients must have enough donor density in the posterior and lateral scalp, typically ranging from 5000 to 7500 follicular units, with about 2500 to 3000 units being able to be harvested and grafted in one day. Postoperative care and continuing medical therapy for remaining hair are essential for long-term results. The procedure may be more suitable for patients who wear their hair short and wish to avoid the linear scar from Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT).
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, safe hair transplant method that avoids scars and has a quick recovery, but requires precise surgical skill.
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a reliable hair restoration method with a high success rate and minimal scarring.
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New techniques improve hair restoration success.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
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November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications can be avoided with proper training and understanding.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Advanced FUE systems have evolved to improve precision and efficiency in hair transplantation.
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Robotic hair transplants are easier and quicker to learn than traditional methods.
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September 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The robotic hair restoration device had a high success rate and was faster than manual methods for Korean patients.
November 2023 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” A single robotic system can accurately harvest and implant hair grafts, showing promise for real-world use.
