The ARTAS Procedure vs. Strip Surgery

The ARTAS^® Procedure vs. Strip Surgery

			State of the Art – Minimally Invasive ARTAS® Robotic Procedure		Older Technique – Invasive Strip Surgery
	Method		Each hair is targeted individually with robotic precision. No stitches are needed.		A strip of scalp is removed from the back of the head. Stitches are used to close the wound.
	Pain		Tylenol^® (Acetaminophen) if needed immediately post-procedure		Many patients require prescription pain medication immediately following the procedure. 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
	Donor Area Appearance		Retains a natural appearance Post ARTAS Procedure		Leaves a visible linear scar Post Strip Surgery
	Hair Style		Freedom to wear your hair the way you like it		May require longer hair styles to cover and conceal scarring
	Recovery		Back to work and normal activities, like exercise, in a few days. Most patients sleep comfortably without pain in the donor area immediately post-procedure.		Up to several weeks of restricted activity. Patients usually have difficulty sleeping on the sutured surgical area for several weeks.
	Pricing		Higher price		Lower price
					* Unger, W; Shapiro, R. (2004). Postoperative Phase. In Hair Transplantation (4th ed., p. 572). New York: M. Dekker.

Watch Video of an Actual ARTAS Procedure

ARTAS Procedure Video

Watch Video of an Actual Strip Surgery

Strip Surgery Video

Physicians Discuss Their Patients’ Experience with ARTAS

Patients' ARTAS Experience Video

“Living through a horrible strip surgery at a very young age, I greatly appreciate the advanced technology of the ARTAS procedure. The robotic procedure gave me back my confidence and youth.”

Luke – Actual Patient

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