Artis vs. Manual Transplant

[HairOptions]

I have checked in with a few different providers, two are indicating that the Artis robotic hair transplant is the way to go, one is stating that a manual hair transplant is the way to go (removing strips from the back of the head) and transplanting manually in the loss area. I appreciate feedback on both of these procedures and even more so, look forward to hearing from anyone who has done both.

[TakingThePlunge]

Hello and welcome to our community!

 

It seems that we need to begin by clarifying some terminology before you can make an informed decision.

 

There are two hair transplant procedures that differ in the method of extraction. In follicular unit strip surgery or FUSS (often referred to as FUT or simply "strip"), the donor hair is harvested by excising a strip of hair-bearing scalp around the back of the head in the "permanent" donor supply. This strip is then dissected by a team of tech under microscopic magnification in order to separate the follicular units. Strip is not defined as being manual necessarily.

 

With follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair restoration physicians harvest the follicular unit grafts individually using a punch. This punch may be manual or motorized.

 

The ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System is an automated FUE system programmed by a physician to harvest follicular units and create recipient sites.

 

If you investigate our recommended hair transplant surgeons you'll find that some perform both strip and FUE while others perform one procedure exclusively. Of the FUE practitioners, some use manual tools, some use motorized tools and some use ARTAS.

 

Ultimately, what matters is that the physician you choose delivers high-quality results consistently. The tool they use to deliver those results is far less important in my opinion.

[TakingThePlunge]

Another think I forgot to stress is that both strip and FUE utilize the same method of implantation. They only differ in the way the grafts are harvested.

[fito88]

Another think I forgot to stress is that both strip and FUE utilize the same method of implantation. They only differ in the way the grafts are harvested.

 

I thought manual FUE usually gives far superior results than motorised FUE

[hsrp10]

I would go with manual FUE, the elite FUE surgeons (most of them are located outside of North America) all use manual methods, such as Bisanga, Lorenzo and ASMED etc.

 

Seems robotic fue was introduced in the states to help reduce the labor and costs of fue procedures, but clinics who have gone ahead and purchased the equipment then have to heavily promote it so as to avoid losing out on their investment. So be careful of how such clinics may try to hype it.

I would stay away from robotic FUE.

[Dr Blake Bloxham]

HairOptions,

 

Here's a thread discussing the differences between manual FUE and other types of FUE -- motorized, robotic, etc.

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/182966-*video*-fue-clinics-avoid-dr-feller-dr-bloxham-great-neck-ny.html

 

May be helpful!

[lorenzo]

HairOptions,

 

Here's a thread discussing the differences between manual FUE and other types of FUE -- motorized, robotic, etc.

 

http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.co...t-neck-ny.html

 

May be helpful!

 

I fully agree with alot of what this video states.

 

Hairoptions

If I had a choice between getting ARTAS for free or paying even $20 a graft for manual, I rather pay. I have been around forum for over 14 years and still receive many email from people asking me for my advice. I have heard (not seen many but some in photos) about robot machine from this people that email and the majority is negative.

[Sean]

Are you paying a surgeon to do your surgery or a robot? I'd take surgeon extractions above anything a non surgeon can control.

 

If you are looking for FUE, go to a FUE expert with a strong track record and even a repair record. Good luck.