State of the Art –
Minimally Invasive ARTAS® Robotic Procedure
Older Technique –
Invasive Strip Surgery
Each hair is targeted individually with robotic precision. No surgery or stitches
involved.
Method
A surgeon removes a strip from the back of your head and then stitches up the
wound.
A pain-free procedure. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) if needed immediately
post-procedure
Pain Management
Most patients require prescription pain medication immediately following the
procedure.
Long-term side effects may include nerve injury in the donor area, followed by
abnormal traction or healing of the nerve.*
Retains a natural appearance
Post ARTAS® Procedure
Scarring
Leaves a visible linear scar
Post Strip Surgery
You have the complete freedom to choose any length or hair style you want.
Results
May require longer hair styles to cover and conceal scarring.
Most can resume normal activities — such as work and exercise — in a few days. Most
patients sleep comfortably and without any pain.
Recovery
Up to several weeks of restricted activity. Because of pain in the sutured area of
the head, patients usually have difficulty sleeping for several weeks.
None
Side Effects
Post-op long term side effects may include possible nerve injury in the donor area
followed by abnormal traction or healing of the nerve*
Side effects often include: • Numbness and tingling
• Scalp tightness •
Lingering pain
* Unger, W; Shapiro, R. (2004). Postoperative Phase. In Hair
Transplantation (4th ed., p.
572). New York: M. Dekker.
State of the Art –
Minimally Invasive ARTAS® Robotic Procedure
Older Technique –
Invasive Strip Surgery
Method
Each hair is targeted individually with robotic precision. No surgery or stitches
involved.
A surgeon removes a strip from the back of your head and then stitches up the
wound.
Pain Management
A pain-free procedure. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) if needed immediately
post-procedure
Most patients require prescription pain medication immediately following the
procedure.
Long-term side effects may include nerve injury in the donor area, followed by abnormal
traction or healing of the nerve.*
Scarring
Retains a natural appearance
Leaves a visible linear scar
Post ARTAS® Procedure
Post Strip Surgery
Results
You have the complete freedom to choose any length or hair style you want.
May require longer hair styles to cover and conceal scarring.
Recovery
Most can resume normal activities — such as work and exercise — in a few days. Most
patients sleep comfortably and without any pain.
Up to several weeks of restricted activity. Because of pain in the sutured area of
the head, patients usually have difficulty sleeping for several weeks.
Side Effects
None
Post-op long term side effects may include possible nerve injury in the donor area
followed by abnormal traction or healing of the nerve*
Side effects often include: • Numbness and tingling
• Scalp tightness •
Lingering pain
* Unger, W; Shapiro, R. (2004). Postoperative Phase. In Hair
Transplantation (4th ed., p.
572). New York: M. Dekker.
State of the Art –
Minimally Invasive ARTAS® Robotic Procedure
Older Technique –
Invasive Strip Surgery
Method
Each hair is targeted individually with robotic precision. No surgery or stitches
involved.
A surgeon removes a strip from the back of your head and then stitches up the
wound.
Pain Management
A pain-free procedure. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) if needed immediately
post-procedure
Most patients require prescription pain medication immediately following the
procedure.
Long-term side effects may include nerve injury in the donor area, followed by abnormal
traction or healing of the nerve.*
Scarring
Retains a natural appearance
Leaves a visible linear scar
Post ARTAS® Procedure
Post Strip Surgery
Results
You have the complete freedom to choose any length or hair style you want.
May require longer hair styles to cover and conceal scarring.
Recovery
Most can resume normal activities — such as work and exercise — in a few days. Most
patients sleep comfortably and without any pain.
Up to several weeks of restricted activity. Because of pain in the sutured area of
the head, patients usually have difficulty sleeping for several weeks.
Side Effects
None
Post-op long term side effects may include possible nerve injury in the donor area
followed by abnormal traction or healing of the nerve*
Side effects often include: • Numbness and tingling
• Scalp tightness •
Lingering pain
* Unger, W; Shapiro, R. (2004). Postoperative Phase. In Hair
Transplantation (4th ed., p.
572). New York: M. Dekker.
