A Comparative Study on the Application of Robotic Hair Restoration Technology Versus Traditional Follicular Unit Excision in Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    September 2024 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Yifei Zhu, Kai Yang, Jui‐Ming Lin, Chunya Ni, Yue Zhang, Zheng Li, Qingmei Liu, Yinghui Zhou, Jinran Lin, Wenyu Wu
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    TLDR Robotic hair transplants are easier and quicker to learn than traditional methods.
    This study compared robotic hair restoration technology (ARTAS) with traditional Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) in 13 male patients with androgenetic alopecia. ARTAS showed a higher discard rate of 10.71% compared to 5.46% for FUE, indicating more unusable hair follicles after extraction. The transection rate was slightly lower for ARTAS at 13.17% compared to 13.96% for FUE, though not statistically significant. FUE had a higher yield rate of 90.03% versus 82.05% for ARTAS. Both methods were similarly effective in terms of hair regrowth and patient satisfaction after 12 months, with no significant side effects. The study suggests further refinement of robotic systems to improve efficiency in hair transplantation.
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