ARTAS Hair Restoration
ARTAS™ Robotic Hair Restoration at The Carney Restoration Hair Clinic
Feel years younger with the ARTAS™ System for hair harvesting. This FDA-cleared, physician-assisted technology provides permanent, natural-looking hair restoration without the plugs, pain and stitches associated with traditional hair transplants like strip surgery. This minimally invasive hair restoration procedure does not leave a linear scar, so you have the freedom to cut and style your hair the way you like without having to hide a scar.
Dr. Carney and his certified, trained hair restoration surgical staff map the patient’s new hairline at the beginning of the ARTAS hair restoration procedure. Dr. Carney uses the ARTAS hair restoration system to extract hair follicles for transplantation, and for mapping transplantation sites. The needles used by his surgical staff to transplant the hair follicles are small, and patients describe the procedure as virtually pain-free.
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- Virtually pain free
No stitches or linear scar associated with the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant Procedure - Intelligent algorithms
Identify and select your best hairs for harvesting. - Physician-assisted robotic technology
Delivers high quality robust grafts. - Robotic harvesting
Digital mapping provides precise and consistent graft dissection, unavailable with manual techniques. - Robotic Recipient Site Making
Creates natural site distribution for optimal results that avoids damaging existing healthy hair. - Eliminates human fatigue and the potential for error associated with traditional manual hair transplants
Ensures consistent graft quality throughout the procedure. - Fast recovery
Allows you to get back to work and your daily activities quickly.
If you suffer from thinning hair, a receding hairline or baldness, you can do something about it. Use our online consultation request form, or call (757) 481-4455 today for a hair restoration consultation at The Carney Restoration Hair Clinic.
Enhancing ARTAS hair restoration treatment results
Dr. Carney often combines ARTAS with complementary hair regrowth and strengthening treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) hair regrowth injections and LLLT, or Low Level Laser Therapy. These treatments can help improve the hair follicle retention rates after transplantation, and may be recommended to enhance the results of your ARTAS hair restoration treatment.
ARTAS Hair Restoration FAQs
How does the ARTAS™ Robotic Procedure work?
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure is a minimally invasive hair restoration solution that leverages digital imaging and precision robotics to harvest healthy grafts for transplantation. Unlike the earlier methods of hair restoration, there is no need for the surgical removal of a strip of scalp from the back and sides of the head, no linear scar left after surgery and no need for stitches or staples to close the wound. The benefit is a quick recovery time and the ability to return to normal activities and work sooner.
How will my hair look after the ARTAS Robotic Procedure?
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure provides extremely natural looking results. After the procedure, you are able to wear your hair any length or style with confidence.
How is the ARTAS Robotic Procedure different than “Hair Plugs”?
Old fashioned “hair plugs” included the harvesting of large patches of hair that resulted in an awkward and unnatural appearance once implanted. The ARTAS Robotic System uses its computer-assisted robotic arm and digital mapping to pinpoint hair groupings as they naturally grow in the donor area. This process provides the doctor micron level control and unparalleled precision in designing a natural looking head of hair and a natural hairline. Because the ARTAS Robotic System enables unmatched precision and accuracy, doctors are able to extract healthy robust hairs for optimal growth.
Are ARTAS Robotic Procedure hair transplant results permanent?
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure uses your own permanent growing hair, typically from the back of your head, and your physician then implants this hair to the thinning areas of your scalp. As this hair is not susceptible to the conditions that cause male pattern baldness, transplanted hair will last a lifetime.
How long does the ARTAS Robotic Procedure take?
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure usually takes from four to eight hours as determined by your doctor to achieve your hair restoration goals. You are comfortably seated during the process, and the doctor and staff are there with you to maximize your comfort throughout the procedure.
How long does it take to recover and heal?
Recovery time with the ARTAS Robotic Procedure is less than with most surgical cosmetic procedures. As there is no surgical incision or stitches required with the ARTAS Robotic Procedure, healing time is short, and you can usually go back to your daily activities after a day or two. Some doctors schedule a follow up visit the morning after the procedure to examine your scalp and to teach you how to take care of your newly implanted hair.
When will my new hair start to grow?
Transplanted hair grows naturally in phases. New hairs are seen about three months after the procedure, and will continue to increase over the course of a full year. At approximately six months, you will enjoy a noticeable improvement and after a full year, you will see final results.
Will people know I have had a hair restoration procedure?
With the ARTAS Robotic procedure, any scarring is minimal and is nearly undetectable. Your new hair grows in gradually, reducing the chance that people will notice the procedure. Your friends and family will comment that you look better, but the results from your hair restoration are subtle and natural.
Does the ARTAS Robotic Procedure hurt?
The ARTAS Robotic Procedure, an outpatient procedure performed in the doctor’s office, requires only a local anesthetic. The patient feels virtually no pain. Some patients can experience minor discomfort and swelling post-procedure, which subsides in one to three days.
Will there be visible scarring in the Donor area?
Because the ARTAS Robotic System selectively harvests individual hair groupings rather than removing a large area of scalp requiring sutures, there is minimal scarring in the donor area. Hair can be worn fashionably short, or in longer styles, whatever you prefer. You’re not limited by having to cover scarring from strip surgery.
Do I have to cut my hair before treatment?
Trimming your hair in the donor area allows the ARTAS System to accurately visualize, track and harvest each grouping of hairs. You will receive instructions on having your hair cut shorter in preparation for your ARTAS Robotic Procedure.
What is the price of the ARTAS Robotic Procedure?
Treatment costs will be determined during your consultation with your doctor and depend on the amount of new hair that you desire. Discuss the procedure pricing with your doctor, as some doctors may offer payment options.
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What ARTAS Patients Are Saying
The ENTIRE staff was more than accommodating, professional and personable and made what was a tedious and uncomfortable day long procedure as pleasant as possible. I was impressed that the entire day was devoted to my procedure, even bringing in several specialists. Everyone kept my wife in the loop and informed. I could not have asked for better care, before, during and after. I was well aware of Dr. Carney’s sterling reputation being a long time Virginia Beach resident. When I was aware that he uses the ARTAS system for hair restoration, there was no need for additional Dr.’s consultations. This surgery could not have been handled any better. Again, many thanks to all who were involved.
– from RealPatientRatings® on 11/8/2018