Tahoe516 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Hello All ! My first post here, I'm from Long Island NY . I've been considering doing a hair transplant for sometime now and looking to pull the trigger soon. I've been leaning towards the Artas system. I've had one consultation here on Long Island was told I need 1000 graphs for my issue area which is the front temples. I was not sold on the doctor because he only had 250 procedures and did not provide a lot of before and after pictures. Looking forward to your feedback. Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeyhwk Posted September 18, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 18, 2017 Real feedback...stop considering artas...get back to researching. Not to be a dick about this but no top fue surgeon is using artas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JayLDD Posted September 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 Look into Gabel, Feller and Bloxham, Wesley and Konior for some good US surgeons. Stick with those if you're in the states, and 100% avoid the ARTAS. Poor results and 1000 grafts is not enough even for a thin frontal hairline procedure, so I doubt you need that few. HT1: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/48494-asmed-koray-erdogan-3070-grafts-april-10th/ HT2: https://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/topic/51224-3038-grafts-fue-asmed-koray-erdogan-30th-april/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Baldrick101 Posted September 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 If your heart is set on ARTAS and FUE then Bernstein in NYC would probably be your best bet. He seems to get good results and certainly has a conservative approach. I get the impression he is an ethical doctor too. However, I would agree with the others and suggest you stay away from robots/machines, etc. Top FUE docs use manual punches. If I was in your position in the USA, wanted FUE, and needed just 1000 or so for the frontal area I would go to Ron Shapiro because of his hairlines, but thats just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mattj Posted September 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'm curious why you would lean towards ARTAS. What you want is a satisfying hair transplant result and the main choice you have to make is between FUE and FUT. ARTAS is just one method of making FUE extractions. I am a patient and representative of Dr Rahal. My FUE Procedure With Dr Rahal - Awesome Hairline Result I can be contacted for advice: matt@rahalhairline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe516 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 After your input and more research I'm considering Dr Wesley . Will reach out this morning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mikeyhwk Posted September 19, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 19, 2017 Dr Wesley is a great choice. He does fantastic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 20, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 20, 2017 Yes, please go with an expert doctor that can do it manually and isn't invested in a robot such as Artas, just my two cents. You want a surgeon, not a machine, accountable for your well being and the outcome of your procedure. Do a lot of homework, typically GREAT doctors can do both FUT and FUE, not just one or the other. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted September 20, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 20, 2017 IMO, im starting to think the Best surgeon for FUE is the one that has been doing it for many years MANUALLY and DOES the surgical parts of surgery INCLUDING extractions. And to do such surgeries in small amounts pacing it. Wish i could turn back time. Im starting to think some folks think its a game but dont give a fuck if someones life is ruined. At the end of the day, i don't understand how some doctors can eat and sleep normal when you damage scalp tissue and fully aware shit does not look right on the patients head. You should meet honest FUE patients in person(those that do not heavily market a surgeon nor have any financial or discount based incentives for their surgeries), where are you located? It is the best tool to learn. Reach out to patients that may be willing to meet up. Best of luck and be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2017 IMO, im starting to think the Best surgeon for FUE is the one that has been doing it for many years MANUALLY and DOES the surgical parts of surgery INCLUDING extractions. And to do such surgeries in small amounts pacing it. Wish i could turn back time. Im starting to think some folks think its a game but dont give a fuck if someones life is ruined. At the end of the day, i don't understand how some doctors can eat and sleep normal when you damage scalp tissue and fully aware shit does not look right on the patients head. You should meet honest FUE patients in person(those that do not heavily market a surgeon nor have any financial or discount based incentives for their surgeries), where are you located? It is the best tool to learn. Reach out to patients that may be willing to meet up. Best of luck and be careful. I largely agree, I feel that ARTAS has become a sales crutch to SEEM cutting edge for some practices, and a number of reputable practices have either never embraced it or quickly abandoned it after a trial period of use. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted September 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2017 Completely agree Speegs. I havent seen a wow Artas result yet. Most patients do not post. I have spoken to a few that were unhappy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitoshi Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I underwent surgery by Artas in Japan on 2016/12/16. the attached photos is the scar produced by the machine. the clinic name is Tom clinic shinbashi. I'm very disappointed with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Speegs Posted September 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2017 I underwent surgery by Artas in Japan on 2016/12/16.the attached photos is the scar produced by the machine. the clinic name is Tom clinic shinbashi. I'm very disappointed with the result. Thanks for the enlightening feedback, you've clearly debunked this notion of automated FUE as a scarless procedure, and even demonstrate a detectable pattern in which the robot harvested from your scalp. I hope your future experiences with hair restoration are more rewarding. Thank you for taking the time to let people know an example of a potential downside for entrusting their restoration to the ARTAS. Hair loss patient and transplant veteran. Once a Norwood 3A. Received 2,700 grafts with coalition doctor on 8/13/2010 Received 2,380 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 9/30/2011 Received 1,820 grafts with Dr. Steven Gabel on 7/28/2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Sean Posted September 24, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 24, 2017 I underwent surgery by Artas in Japan on 2016/12/16.the attached photos is the scar produced by the machine. the clinic name is Tom clinic shinbashi. I'm very disappointed with the result. Based on thos photos, It is clearly not a scarless procedure. Your sharing is critical. I would suggest filing complaint with the FTC with your photos stating it is not scarless and not as marketed at the time of your procedure, thus causing you harm. I would also file with the FDA. Any person that has been harmed by any device should file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jimbrann Posted September 25, 2017 Senior Member Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) I underwent surgery by Artas in Japan on 2016/12/16.the attached photos is the scar produced by the machine. the clinic name is Tom clinic shinbashi. I'm very disappointed with the result. That was over 9 months ago. Do you have any pictures of your hair before surgery to compare with pictures of your recipient area now, with the new transplanted hairs? Edited September 25, 2017 by jimbrann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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