One of the most common questions that I receive regarding robotic hair transplantation or even FUE hair transplantation is with the ARTAS procedure what will my hair look like. Surgical hair transplantation provides extremely natural looking results. Most patients experience minimal scarring that is frequently undetectable in the donor area.
Usually at a week, both the donor and transplanted areas are undetectable.
Patients can get a hair cut within a few days of the procedures and the can ultimately wear their hair at any length or style with confidence.
Another question that comes up frequently is., “ How does the ARTAS procedure results look different from strip grafting or the old fashioned hair plugs from the past that Dad got several years ago?”
The unnatural appearance of plugs came from harvesting larger patches of hair and placing them in awkward and unnatural places. The ARTAS robot uses a computer assisted robotic arm and digital mapping to pinpoint the individual follicular units from the donor area before dissection, or harvesting.
This specific advancement in this device allows the surgeon to provide more precision and control with dissection of the hair- no matter what any other hair transplant surgeon says…this is a simple fact. The punch sizes are not 1.65 mm either. This is misinformation and frustrating to dispel what other providers are seemingly and rambunctiously publishing within their patient education materials. The dissecting needle is 1.0 mm and we have smaller devices available in Q1 of 2013.
Because the ARTAS robotic hair transplant system offers reproducibility and accurate harvesting, I am consistently able to extract healthy and robust hair for optimal growth.
I am also consistently answering questions about the permanent results of the the procedures that are performed. The simple answer is that when we are taking hair from the back of the head and placing it in the hairline or on the vertex where hair is thinning we are dealing with genetically different types of donor hair follicles. These that come from the so-called universal donor area can often last a lifetime because they do not miniaturize under the effects of DHT- they are indeed resistant genetically to DHT.
Moreover, many people ask how long the procedure takes. It can range from three hours on up to seven or eight depending on the number of hairs that I need to transplant. During this time you can stand up and take breaks, go to the bathroom, make phone calls, buy and sell stocks, keep office tasks going remotely etc. We also take a short break lunch but for the most part- patients are situated in an ergonomic chair face down for the initial part of the procedure. Then for the last half of the robotic hair transplant patients lay back in a ultra comfortable chair and watch TV or read from their smart phone, Ipads, or Kindles. Others chose to sleep.
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Mark Bishara, M.D.
Medical Director
The ARTAS procedure restores your hair by transplanting permanent hair from the back or side of the head into thinning areas on the scalp.
The ARTAS robot system uses its digital imaging software in areas of the back of your scalp that identifies hair existing the scalp and it’s natural groupings of 1 hair, 2 hair, or multiple hair follicular units. Using image guided robotics the ARTAS system dissects out individual follicular units.
The hair is then transplanted by the surgeon into different areas. The robot allows for specific and precise dissection individual follicular units or natural groupings of hair during the hair transplantation process
The recipient sites are previously placed by the surgeon are then filled in with hair removed by the robot.
The typical steps of the ARTAS procedure include preparing the area of donor scalp by trimming the hairs so that the imaging system can recognize the direction of hair follicles to be dissected
The ARTAS system then digitally maps the donor area which analyzes the position in the direction of the hair follicles leaving the scalp of the donor area.
With Dr Bishara’s guidance the system will harvest hair in a random fashion which helps to mask any potential problems with thinning in the donor area. This leaves the donor area in its natural state.
This process is repeated until the required or desired amount of hair has been achieved. Then the recipient sites that are strategically placed by the surgeon into areas or thinning hair or balding hair
What happens after the transplant procedure?
About nine months one can expect a natural looking area of hair that will last a lifetime.
The hair is then transplanted by the surgeon into different areas. The robot allows for specific and precise dissection individual follicular units or natural groupings of hair during the hair transplantation process
The recipient sites are previously placed by the surgeon are then filled in with hair removed by the robot.
The typical steps of the ARTAS procedure include preparing the area of donor scalp by trimming the hairs so that the imaging system can recognize the direction of hair follicles to be dissected
The ARTAS system then digitally maps the donor area which analyzes the position in the direction of the hair follicles leaving the scalp of the donor area.
With Dr Bishara’s guidance the system will harvest hair in a random fashion which helps to mask any potential problems with thinning in the donor area. This leaves the donor area in its natural state.
This process is repeated until the required or desired amount of hair has been achieved. Then the recipient sites that are strategically placed by the surgeon into areas or thinning hair or balding hair
What happens after the transplant procedure?
About nine months one can expect a natural looking area of hair that will last a lifetime.
Also patients are quickly returning to the normal activities of often within 24 hours after the procedure.
Both the donor and recipient should have a similar appearance as they did before the procedure within several days in most patients
In approximately six months most and patience enjoy noticeable improvement in their overall hair.
What is a follicular unit?
Many people don’t realize that your hair in your scalp has multiple hairs in one specific grouping exiting the skin. These groupings can collectively be called follicular units. Single hair follicular units are used in hair transplantation to design very natural appearing hairlines. Multiple hair follicular units are used to gain density on the interior and along the middle scalp and lateral fringe to provide density in the transplant process.
Many people don’t realize that your hair in your scalp has multiple hairs in one specific grouping exiting the skin. These groupings can collectively be called follicular units. Single hair follicular units are used in hair transplantation to design very natural appearing hairlines. Multiple hair follicular units are used to gain density on the interior and along the middle scalp and lateral fringe to provide density in the transplant process.
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Hair loss has long been a problem for both the sexes, generally after the mid-40s. We tend to take good care of our hair with various types of shampoo based products, hair oil and hair growth lotions. But, by the time we reach 45 or 50 years of age, we still lose a lot of hair and may even become bald. Thus, various people opt for cosmetic techniques in order to ensure that their looks remain the same, and they do not feel embarrassed in social settings. In cosmetic surgery, robotic hair transplant techniques are used in order to implant an individual’s own hair on the areas of the scalp where we have lost the maximum amount of hair. Robotic hair transplant technique has proven to be very effective for the people who have faced issues with hair loss, and even baldness at a young age. Though, various private organizations exist all around the world, who promises effective hair transplant techniques, but few of them are actually renowned and experienced in achieving the right results.
One such effective cosmetic hair therapy clinic exists in Dallas, led by Dr. Mark Bishara. This clinic can be reached at their website markbisharamd.com on the internet. Techniques used by Mark A Bishara, M.D. have been effective in solving various issues related to hair loss via effective robot- assisted hair transplant techniques. A few of the features which he uses in order to achieve successful hair transplant therapy, are as follows:
· ARTAS system: In this technique, Dr Bishara is aided with the computer images, which allows effective hair follicle harvesting. FUE or Follicular Unit extraction techniques are used in this hair transplant therapy in order to harvest the lost hair follicle, and prevent further damage at the follicle level of the hair.
· The ARTAS technique has been cleared by the FDA (Food and drug association), and is almost done without any side effects. The robotic arm of the ARTAS system is used in order to harvest new follicles on the scalp, with the aid of the computer generated images and hence, the results are effective and visible. Often, small dermal punches are used alongside in order to make the hair transplant a complete success.
· Graft survival percentage is high with the aid of the ARTAS techniques used in this procedure. Since, the time required for harvesting the hair follicle is reduced to a large extent, therefore, the chances of graft survival increases. The robotic arm used in the ARTAS technique allows the proper and effective grafting measures for better results.
· The procedure though might seem to be complex and painful, is actually not so. When you choose this technique of robot hair transplant, local anesthesia is applied in order to reduce the level of pain to zero. Thus, you face no issues when the harvesting of hair follicles is done on the scalp.
· Repetitive grafting technique and selection of follicular units from the associated donor tissues actually might be erroneous; therefore, the robotic technique is applied. With the aid of imaging and robotic arm, the grafting technique reaches almost perfection level with no mismatch at all.
Dr Mark Bishara is already having various successful treatment centers, which include Southlake, Bay Harbor Island and Texas.
Dr. Bishara has made the Dallas region his home base. It is a privilege for the people of Dallas to have treatments like robot hair transplant from a very experienced doctor. Though, there are other doctors who perform excellent hair transplantation work- Dr. Mark Bishara is among the top five hair transplantation surgeons in the world.
Mark A Bishara, M.D., P.A. Medical Director
The Paragon Plastic Surgery and Medspa in Mansfield and Southlake, TX
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There is no denying that hair is an attribute that every one notices.
Realistically, every one would like to have a thick head of hair.
Unfortunately, not all of us are so lucky.
For many individuals, the reality of the situation is that they are dealing with the anguish of insecurity. On a daily basis, they are concerned about a receding hairline Read more
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Robot hair transplants are being conducted in the clinic of Dr. Mark A. Bishara.
Documenting the FDA approved research on Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Dr. Bishara is demonstrating results while generating clinical data.
Using recently developed technology, an interactive computer system called ARTAS employs image guidance for individual hair follicle harvests. FUE, a traditionally labor-intensive process involving repetitive transplants of tissue, now employs the image-guided robotic arm in an extremely precise procedure that reduces scarring and other difficulties of the surgical FUE process.
Highest Quality Results Seen To Date
A computerized robotic arm delivers the highest quality results seen to date in the hair transplant field. Problems such as tightness or numbness of scalp, and painful healing have been minimized. With increased graft survival rates and reduced time spent harvesting follicles, forward progress in the technology of medical science is also being noted.
Image guidance enhancement provided by the ARTAS computer system supports the faster harvesting process likely to replace the strip transplant method that leaves hairline scars. Guided by cameras and 3D imaging software, the robot dissects follicles iat a rate of 1,000 per hour. The carefully tested equipment is maintained for safety and precision.
A Physician Controlled, State Of The Art System
Harvesting the hair follicle during the restoration procedure offers numerous benefits. Precise technology makes dermal punches using a computer interface. The only natural, permanent and now– completely undetectable hair replacement process is available in this clinically supported, comfortable office environment. Experience less discomfort and much faster healing using a less invasive method.
Using the FUE with the ARTAS, Dr. Bishara moves healthy follicles to bald areas for a surprisingly effective result. The implants begin to develop a blood supply to grow and soon new hair is visible. Within a short time hair is growing and normal appearances have been restored.
Accuracy and Increased Survival Rates
With the robotic FUE using ARTAS accuracy, an decreased harvest time is accomplished. This minimizes general damage for increased new-hair thickness and minimizes damage to the individual follicles in particular. It also enhances graft survival rates. Removed in groups of one to four, Dr. Bishara removes units from the skin and moves and replants them in a process taking one to four hours.
Robot Hair Transplant
Separation of follicular units from surrounding donor-tissue, is highly repetitive and labor intensive. It requires great precision. For success the action requires perfect centering of a punch over a follicle unit. Perfect alignment of the dissecting instrument over follicles prevents damage. Human variability and error are more common in this manually labor-intensive process. Robotics make things far more precise. Long hours of manual surgical removal in repetition with replanting of follicle units is currently the only other viable treatment options that has slower healing times, higher levels of pain and discomfort and is not as reliable in the end.
Manual FUE procedures require repeated follicle moves hundreds to thousands of times in a typical hair restoration procedure. At publication, Bishara Costmetic Surgery is the only location in Texas this specific robot hair transplant system is being researched, documented clinically and made available for the public by private appointment.
This safer, faster, more productive robot hair-treatment and hair-growth system cannot be equaled from within the medical field. The highest available modern technology can be delivered with this ARTAS system for FUE by robot–the hair transplant with extraction and replanting of hair follicles used because it is effective, non invasive, pain free with limited anesthesia, while showing markedly improved hair growth, thickness and longevity in results.
Mark A Bishara, M.D., P.A. Medical Director
The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Mark A. Bishara, M.D., serving Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding area.
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