Hair restoration techniques were done manually up until a few years ago. But, with the introduction of the ARTAS system for robotic hair transplant, the inconsistencies that existed with manual techniques were eliminated. The robotic site creation takes a little longer to set up. Nevertheless, once the specialist sets the site direction, punch depth, and angle apart from other parameters, it is faster and precise; when using the ARTAS method.
To start with, the robotic system is used to separate the follicles from the scalp tissue that surrounded it. This is the first step that is done for Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) process. While the second step is to remove the unit grafts from the donor’s scalp area. Other subsequent steps include site creation and placement of grafts in the bald areas of the scalp. To add to these functions performed by the ARTAS Robotic system, it has been programed to create recipient sites. The accuracy and speed helps it win over other methods.
Methodology of Site Creation
A key aspect of the procedure for hair restoration and implants is that the recipient site creation is prone to human error repetitively. And, that is why the automated robotic system was introduced; as it helped to mitigate the issues. Experts believe that the robotic system has higher accuracy, speed, and consistency than when it is done manually. That is one of the reasons that now the ARTAS system is used to create these vital sites. As per the speed, it can create about 2,000 recipient sites in one hour. The distribution of grafts on the scalp is more uniform when the robotic system is used. However, the system can be programed for density variation on the site areas of the scalp. It will automatically adjust the density of hair implants; even though the total number of transplant sites remains the same. This ensures that the new hair growth remains more uniform.
Another benefit of using the new robotic technology is that the physician can program the ARTAS unit to only select hair of a specific diameter. It will also keep a specific distance from the existing hair. This helps to avoid any damage to the hair follicles of existing hair, and helps to distribute the new hair accurately. As compared to manual FUE, robots work with single hair grafts with equal ease. This helps to create a more seamless hairline. However, the only disadvantage is that robots don’t work well, due to the high costs, when the FUE or FUT has to be done in a small patch of hair. The ARTAS is effective when there is a larger site creation, and a higher number of transplants. Another significant aspect is that the automated site creation is done as a precursor step to actually doing it. This helps the physicians to get an exact view of how to progress with hair transplant and graft insertions.
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