Restore Thinning Hair—and Your Confidence

Thinning hair and bald patches can harm your self-esteem, making you less confident. If you’ve been searching for a solution to your hair loss but aren’t sure where to turn, you’ve come to the right place.

Aesthetic Surgery Institute offers several hair transplant solutions for men and women in Houston, TX. We use the most advanced technology available to restore your hair and confidence. In fact, we are one of only two practices in Houston to adopt the newest artificial intelligence (AI) technology for hair transplantation: the ARTAS® iX Robotic Hair Restoration System. ARTAS® is the world’s first intelligent hair transplant platform.

We will work with you one-on-one to learn more about your goals and develop a personalized treatment plan. Contact us today or call 713-892-5476 to schedule your hair transplant in Houston.

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The ARTAS® Procedure

ARTAS® utilizes one of the most advanced hair transplant technologies on the market today. There are only two locations in Houston, TX that currently use the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System, and Aesthetic Surgery Institute is one of them.

Using the pinpoint accuracy of a robot, the ARTAS® hair transplant system precisely harvests follicles from the donor site and transplants them to the thinning area. The machine is designed to use the FUE method, which makes small circular incisions around each hair follicle or group of follicles. Supervised by a doctor and guided by an advanced computer program, ARTAS® provides some of the most precise results in hair transplant technology available today.

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How ARTAS® Works

The ARTAS® Robotic Hair Restoration System uses 3D technology to create a customized plan for your hairline. Using AI algorithms and a high-definition stereoscopic vision system, ARTAS® determines the best hair follicles for transplanting. Then, a robotic arm precisely and efficiently harvests hair follicles and transplants them to the new site.

The robotic hair transplant system preserves the natural look of the donor hair area, and there is no scarring. ARTAS® hair transplant is minimally invasive and protects your existing healthy hair. ARTAS® results are natural looking in both the donor area and the new implantation area.

Benefits of ARTAS®:

Natural-Looking Results—The ARTAS® procedure restores hair follicles for noticeably thicker, natural-looking hair. Permanent hair growth starts around six months, with continued growth over time and full results after around one year.

Minimally Invasive With No Linear Scar—The ARTAS® hair restoration system harvests and implants individual hair follicles without removing a strip of scalp. This means there is no unsightly linear scarring with the ARTAS® procedure.

Precise and Effective—The robotic tool is precise and fast, producing great-looking results in less time with a faster recovery time.

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The ARTAS® iX robotic hair restoration system precisely harvests healthy follicles from donor areas and transplants them to areas where more hair is needed. The system uses sophisticated AI algorithms to intelligently analyze the best donor follicles to ensure natural-looking results. ARTAS® accurately identifies and develops optimal recipient sites while simultaneously implanting each harvested graft. The system uses no scalpels and requires no stitches, so there is no scarring.

Donor Area—This is the section where healthy hair grafts will be harvested. The donor area is usually on the back and sides of the scalp where hair growth is permanent and not affected by the chemical DHT, one of the main influencers of male and female pattern baldness.
Recipient Site—This is the section of the scalp where healthy donor grafts will be transplanted. The recipient site is usually on the top and crown of the head, where thinning hair most frequently occurs.

The ARTAS® robotic hair transplant procedure can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours depending on your needs, goals, and desires. You will be seated throughout the procedure and can take breaks as needed. The procedure is virtually painless. Most patients report little to no pain during and after the treatment.

Preparation
Before the procedure, our surgeon will use ARTAS® to create a simulation of how your new hairline might look following the hair transplant. The doctor will estimate the approximate number of grafts that will be needed for transplant depending on your degree of hair loss. The doctor may advise you to stop using topical hair treatments two weeks before the procedure. The doctor may also prescribe a special shampoo and may advise you to stop taking blood-thinning medications, avoid alcohol, and stop smoking for a certain period before the procedure. If you have light hair, he may ask you to dye your hair 3 days before the procedure.

Hairline Design
ARTAS® uses AI technology to intelligently analyze and select appropriate grafts. The system selects the best grafts from the donor area to ensure natural-looking results.

Harvesting
The ARTAS® robotic hair transplant system uses an efficient and minimally invasive precision coring device to harvest quality grafts, with minimal trauma to the scalp.

Transplantation
The system develops optimal recipient sites while simultaneously implanting each harvested graft.

Recovery
Patients are typically able to resume normal activities almost immediately following ARTAS® hair transplant. Side effects are minimal and may include temporary redness and swelling. Patients should avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 1 week after treatment.

Results
You should start to see new hairs around 3 months after the procedure. After 6 months you can expect to see a noticeable improvement. It usually takes around a year to see full results.

Types of Hair Transplants

This method involves identifying a donor site, usually the back of the head, where donor hair follicles will be removed for transplantation to the thinning or bald area. The surgeon will cut a strip of skin from the back or side of your head and extract individual hair follicles, which will then be inserted into the areas where hair is needed. Our surgeon expertly places the follicles to produce natural-looking results that thoroughly cover the thinning area.

With advanced robotic and AI technology, hair transplants today are done with precision and efficiency that was unimaginable even a decade ago. Patients who had hair transplant procedures years ago can reap the benefits of this new technology. Revision surgery can correct problems related to old transplant procedures and help patients achieve more natural-looking results. It may even help reduce or cover scarring from earlier procedures.

Transgender hair transplants use the same techniques as any other hair restoration. However, these procedures require special skill and artistry. Transgender patients transitioning from male to female may want a more feminine hairline—this is referred to as transgender hairline lowering. The skilled surgeon at Aesthetic Surgery Institute performs hairline lowering and other procedures, including facial hair transplants, to help transgender patients feel more confident.

This procedure utilizes one of the most advanced hair transplant technologies on the market today. There are only two locations in Houston, TX that currently use the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System, and we’re one of them! Using the pinpoint accuracy of a robot, the ARTAS® precisely harvests strands from the donor site and transplants them to the thinning area. The machine is designed to use the FUE method, making small circular incisions around each follicle or group of follicles. Supervised by a doctor and guided by an advanced computer program, the ARTAS® provides some of the most precise results available in hair transplant procedures today.

Prior to the development of the ARTAS® robotic system, the NeoGraft® device was one of the most used hair transplant systems on the market. The NeoGraft® is a handheld device that is operated by a medical professional to harvest donor hairs. Here’s how the two technologies stack up:

The Handheld NeoGraft® Device
Both the NeoGraft® and the ARTAS® utilize the FUE hair transplant method but in different ways. The NeoGraft® uses air pressure and suction to remove hair follicles from the donor site, a process which is done entirely by hand. The device fits over the operator’s electronic punch tool and aids them in harvesting the donor hairs. However, about 1,500 to 2,000 individual grafts must be removed in each procedure, which puts the operator at risk of muscle fatigue in the hand. While the NeoGraft® device was designed to help speed up the process and reduce fatigue of the operator, it still relies solely on his or her skill and ability. This means there’s much more room for human error when using the NeoGraft® device.

Also, many practices use technicians to complete this part of the procedure instead of a doctor. Harvesting donor hairs requires precision and skill and should always be performed by a surgeon, or should at least be supervised by a skilled surgeon.

The ARTAS® Robot Hair Transplant System
This robotic doctor’s assistant produces much more precise results and eliminates the worry of operator hand fatigue. Unlike the NeoGraft®, which is entirely hand-operated, the ARTAS® uses an advanced computer program and the skills of a qualified surgeon to expertly harvest donor hairs. Although the donor hairs are harvested and transplanted by the robot, the surgeon is in complete control during the entire process. The ARTAS® utilizes advanced AI technology and a sophisticated visual system to map out the entire donor site and select donor hairs following guidelines set by the doctor.

The machine harvests sections that include one to four follicles, depending on the parameters set up by the surgeon. It can perform up to 1,000 grafts per hour. The ARTAS® stays within the donor area, choosing the best donor hairs and avoiding areas of scarring. This ensures that only the very best grafts are chosen. Since the machine does all the harvesting itself, precision and accuracy remain at the same level through the entire procedure, whereas in the NeoGraft® method accuracy may decline as the operator fatigues. While both are viable options for hair transplant procedures and both have seen success, the precision of the ARTAS® is unmatched by any other technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive hair transplant method that involves removing your own donor follicles and implanting them where you need more hair coverage. It is performed without scalpels and requires no incisions or stitches—this means there is no linear scar. Dr. Do uses the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System to perform the FUE method. Aesthetic Surgery Institute is one of only two locations in Houston, Texas to use this high-precision robotic tool for hair transplantation.

Hair transplantation doesn’t stop the loss of non-transplanted hairs. However, hairs that are transplanted by the ARTAS® system are permanent and will grow identically to those found in the donor area where they were harvested. The ARTAS® system uses your own permanent growing hair, usually from the back of the head. Hair in this area is often not as susceptible to the conditions that cause male pattern baldness. In most cases, transplanted hair lasts a lifetime. Our surgeon will explain the causes of male/female pattern baldness in more detail and let you know what to expect from the procedure.

The ARTAS® robotic hair transplant procedure is suitable for both men and women. It’s ideal for patients who prefer to wear their hair short. People who have advanced hair loss and those with curly, fine, or very light-colored hair may not be suitable candidates for robotic hair transplants. During your consultation, Dr. Do will explain whether you are a good candidate for the ARTAS® procedure or whether another hair transplantation method may be a more suitable option.

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*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.

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