The only ARTAS IXI hair transplant system + training center in Tampa Bay
Interested in the best hair transplant technology? The ARTAS® system is cutting-edge robotic technology that automates the hair transplant process with exceptional precision and results. Tampa Bay Hair Restoration is proud to be the only center in the Tampa Bay area to offer the newest model of the robotic hair transplant system, ARTAS iXi. In addition to offering the hair transplant procedure to patients, Dr. Markou also trains other doctors on how to use the robotic technology. Schedule a free consultation with the most experienced ARTAS hair transplant doctor near Tampa and find out if it’s the right option for you!
The ARTAS hair transplant is a minimally invasive robotic hair transplant procedure used to restore hair loss in men and women. The ARTAS System utilizes precision robotics and intelligent algorithms to perform the follicular unit excision (FUE) method.
The average cost of the ARTAS Hair Transplant is $7,500. ARTAS hair transplant pricing in the United States can range anywhere from $7,000 to $18,000, with most centers charging per graft rather than per session. This can be as high as $15 a graft.
The ARTAS hair transplant provides natural-looking and permanent results that last. New hair growth can be seen as soon as 3 months, and will continue to show substantial growth over the course of the year. The most noticeable ARTAS results are seen at about 6 months.
The ARTAS® iXi Robotic Hair Transplant System is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced device to be introduced to the field of hair restoration surgery. The system utilizes image-guided robotics and intelligent algorithms to improve manual hair transplant techniques, such as NeoGraft or other manual FUE procedures. The physician-assisted robotic technology has completely revolutionized the industry with its unparalleled performance and results. Dr. Michael Markou (D.O.) performs the ARTAS Hair Transplant at Tampa Bay Hair Restoration to provide patients with an effective and lasting solution to their hair loss concerns. Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Markou today to find out if the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant is right for you. We also offer free virtual consultations for patients to get expert advice from the comfort of their own home.
Tampa Bay Hair Restoration is proud to be the only certified ARTAS iXi Robot Training Center in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Markou is a luminary and key opinion leader for ARTAS. He helps train new doctors from around the world and teaches them how to perform hair transplants using the latest robotic technology. Are you a doctor that’s interested in being trained on the newest ARTAS iXi robotic system? Get in touch to get started!
The ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System was created by Restoration Robotics and incorporates the follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplant method. The traditional method of the FUE hair transplant procedure was a labor-intensive process that required surgeons to manually dissect hundreds and thousands of hair follicles from the patient’s donor area. The ARTAS Hair Transplant technology was developed by leading researchers and engineers to improve hair growth results and perfect the FUE technique. The physician-assisted robotic technology allows surgeons to precisely harvest each hair graft at the exact same consistency and accuracy throughout the entire procedure, eliminating any potential for human error or fatigue.
The innovative ARTAS hair transplant technology is able to:
The ARTAS hair transplant offers many advantages to both men and women looking to restore thinning hair. Some of the greatest benefits of ARTAS robotic hair transplants include:
While NeoGraft® was the first device ever used for hair transplant surgery, it isn’t the only or the best device available today. Newer hair transplant devices with better technology have since been created and cleared by the FDA, such as the ARTAS® Robotic System. While there are different devices available that claim to provide the same results, the truth is that ARTAS outperforms NeoGraft, SmartGraft, and older handheld devices. The key difference is that NeoGraft and SmartGraft are handheld devices that require the doctor to manually perform the hair transplant, while ARTAS uses precision robotics for unparalleled accuracy and results.
Here are the key differences between ARTAS vs. NeoGraft and other manual FUE methods:
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ARTAS Robotic iXi |
NeoGraft / Smart Graft / Other Manual FUE Methods |
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Invasiveness |
Minimally invasive |
Minimally to moderately invasive depending on doctor
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Harvesting Method |
Robotic FUE by physician / licensed PA-C, ARNP
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Manual FUE by physician / licensed PA-C, ARNP |
Transplant Method
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Robotic incision and implantation with physician assistance and guidance
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Manual via certified technician |
Anesthesia |
Local
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Local
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Procedure Time |
4-8 hours
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8-10 hours
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Recovery Time |
1 week
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1 week
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Return to Work |
Next day, depending on occupation
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Next day, depending on occupation
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Graft Survival Rate |
Maximum due to precision robotic technology
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Variable due to manual harvesting |
Transection Rate
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Least
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Highest |
Ideal Candidates |
Men & women with minimal to moderate hair loss
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Men & women with minimal to moderate hair loss
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Cost |
Average
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Average
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ARTAS incorporates the follicular unit excision (FUE), previously known as follicular unit extraction, method to transplant healthy hair to the area affected by hair loss. FUE is one of the two most common hair transplant methods. The FUE technique utilizes naturally occurring follicular hair units to promote new hair growth. A follicular unit simply refers to what comes out of a pore. While many think that a single follicle grows out of each pore, hair growth actually occurs in follicular groups (or units). Each follicular unit consists of 1 to 4 hair follicles that all come out of the same individual pore.
Previous to FUE hair transplant, 3-4mm hair plugs would be removed from the back of the scalp to replace tissue from the front of the head. This would often result in an unnatural-looking appearance. Since the ARTAS Hair Transplant extracts each individual follicular unit, smaller hair grafts can be used to give hair a more natural-looking appearance. The ARTAS Robotic System and the NeoGraft device are currently the only FDA-cleared devices used in surgical hair restoration.
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The ARTAS hair transplant is a less invasive, surgical hair transplant procedure. The robotic system utilizes Artificial Intelligence™ algorithms and micron-level precision robotics to naturally restore hair without the need for plugs, stitches or sutures. The system is used to extract healthy follicular units from the donor area (area unaffected by hair loss) and transplant them back into the recipient site (area affected by hair loss).
The ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant procedure can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on the patient’s hair restoration needs, goals and desires. The patient will be seated comfortably throughout the entirety of the procedure, and may take breaks at any point in time. The ARTAS procedure is minimally invasive; however, local anesthesia will be applied to the donor and recipient areas in order to reduce any trace of discomfort for the patient. Most patients report minimal discomfort during and after the treatment.
Here are the main steps to the ARTAS hair transplant procedure:
Before ARTAS graft harvesting can begin, the donor area will need to be trimmed to the appropriate length. The hair in this area is recommended to be one-millimeter in length or shorter. This will provide the computer imaging system with the most accurate results for identifying, tracking and harvesting each hair graft. With the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System’s innovative technology, the donor area will look nearly untouched and graft harvesting will be undetectable to others after the procedure.
It’s imperative to ensure a natural and undetectable look for hair transplantation procedures. This is why Recipient Site Making is one of the most important steps of the ARTAS Hair Transplant procedure. Recipient Site Making refers to the process of designing the ideal hairline and aesthetic pattern for new hair growth. This step of the procedure requires Dr. Markou’s years of experience and artistry.
Dr. Markou has over 25 years of experience in designing and developing the ideal Recipient Site Making treatment. He follows the individual scalp patterns for each patient to design a unique treatment that will provide the most natural hair restoration results. Each treatment corresponds with the patient’s desired look for hair regrowth and is based off different depths, directions and angles. Dr. Markou will determine the required angles, density, distribution, and direction of the hair follicles to ensure a natural look for hair growth while avoiding damage to pre-existing healthy hair in the recipient site.
Hair harvesting refers to the process of removing healthy hair follicles from the donor area. ARTAS uses a high-definition stereoscopic vision system to identify and analyze the most optimal hair grafts for harvesting, precisely dissect those grafts, and track them all from start to finish. The technology strategically determines which healthy grafts will be selected in order to maintain the most natural appearance within the donor area, while ensuring unparalleled results within the desired areas. This is all under the control and supervision of a certified ARTAS Hair Transplant Surgeon.
Once hair grafts are dissected from the donor area, they will then be transplanted into the recipient site. In order to determine the precise locations of graft reinsertion, a Recipient Site Making treatment design will need to be created. The ARTAS System is capable of creating recipient sites behind the hairline; however, does not create recipient sites in the hairline or the crown. This part requires a skilled and experienced hair transplant surgeon. To ensure the best results for patients, Dr. Markou currently creates all of the recipient sites personally.
The ARTAS Hair Transplant is minimally invasive due to the micron-level accuracy provided by precision robotics. Unlike older hair transplant methods, no stitches or suturing is required to close post-extraction wounds. The Robotic Hair Transplant System incorporates a two-step dissection process to dissect each individual hair graft, allowing for no linear scarring within the donor area.
Any small wounds left behind will be very tiny “punch marks” that will completely close over the next few days post-surgery. Due to the less invasive nature of the ARTAS Hair Transplant procedure, patients are able to return back to their normal schedule within the next day or two. The donor area will appear like a short haircut within the next week or so.
ARTAS Hair Transplant provides natural-looking results that last. Since the transplanted hair originated in the donor area, these follicles are not affected by the same conditions that cause hair loss within the recipient site – allowing for permanent hair regrowth. Once hair has been successfully transplanted, it will begin to grow almost identically to the hair follicles still located within the donor area. Hair will continue to show steady growth over time – providing natural-looking and long-lasting results.
New hair growth can be seen as soon as 3 months after the ARTAS Hair Transplant procedure has been administered, and will continue to grow substantially for a years length. On average, patients see the most noticeable hair growth results anywhere from 6 to 9 months after ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration.
Dr. Michael Markou is one of the leading hair transplant surgeons in the state of Florida. He is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and has been an influential member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) for over two decades. Dr. Markou has dedicated the last 29 years of his career to researching the latest advancements in hair restoration and regenerative medicine to provide only the best in treatments and results. He was one of the first doctors in the Tampa Bay area to start using the original ARTAS hair transplant system when it was first released. He has become an expert in creating the ideal hairline treatment that follows individual scalp patterns for optimal hair growth.
Dr. Markou offers ARTAS hair transplants in Tampa Bay, Florida for patients from all over the world. We’re currently offering free consultations for both men and women aiming to restore their hair once again. For those outside of the local Tampa Bay area or anyone who wants to have a video conference before coming into the office, free virtual consultations with Dr. Markou are also available. Put an end to hair loss and schedule an appointment for ARTAS hair transplant by simply filling out the form below or giving us a call today!
A robotic hair transplant is a surgical hair restoration procedure where hair is removed and transplanted under robotic control. ARTAS robotic hair transplant utilizes advanced digital-imaging and intelligent algorithms to improve the speed, accuracy and consistency of manual hair transplantations.
The cost of ARTAS robotic hair transplant can range anywhere from $7,000 to $18,000, with most hair transplant centers charging per hair graft rather than per session. Patients can be charged as high as $15 per graft.
Unlike most centers around the United States, we charge per session rather than per graft. By doing pricing this way, we’re able to put 100% of our focus on creating the ideal hairline for maximum hair growth. This ensures we harvest as many hair grafts as necessary to achieve the thickest results possible in one session. On average, the ARTAS hair transplant procedure costs about $7,500 at our center.
The ARTAS hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure; however, local anesthesia will be applied to the donor and recipient areas in order to reduce any trace of discomfort for the patient. Most patients report little discomfort during and after the procedure.
The ARTAS robotic hair transplant is a minimally invasive procedure with minimal side effects. Patients may experience slight swelling and redness after the ARTAS hair transplant procedure that will completely heal over the next 1 to 2 days.
ARTAS vs. NeoGraft: Both hair transplant procedures incorporate the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique. NeoGraft is a manual handheld device that assists in extracting and transplanting hair follicles, while ARTAS is an automated robotic system that performs the procedure with guidance from the surgeon.
The ARTAS hair transplant is a suitable hair restoration option for both men and women. It’s ideal for patients who prefer to wear their hair short or require minimal activity restriction following the procedure. Robotic hair transplant may not be suitable for those in advanced stages of hair loss.
Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is one of two common techniques used in hair transplantations. The FUE hair transplant method utilizes naturally occurring follicular units to promote new hair growth. A follicular unit simply refers to 1-4 hair follicles that grow together out of a single pore.
Only hair in the donor area will need to be trimmed to the appropriate length (1mm) for the ARTAS robotic hair transplant. This provides the computer imaging system with the most accurate results for identifying, tracking and harvesting each hair graft.
The ARTAS hair transplant recovery time is less than most cosmetic procedures. Since no suturing is required, patients are able to enjoy a speedy recovery. Most patients are able to return back to their normal schedule almost immediately.
ARTAS hair transplant results are permanent. Hair follicles transplanted from the donor area are not affected by the same hair loss conditions. Once hair is transplanted to the area affected by hair loss, hair growth will continue identically to those still found in the donor area.
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