Poor growth, no real density, or is this a failed FUE transplant? After 3100 graphs. (Photos)

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After 3100 graphs. Transplant done 04/16. Was an Artas proceedure.. Was an Artas proceedure. Not sure what happened. Followed post op instructions to the T. Very dissapointed with results too thin. Doctor offered a reduced price for second transplant but not sure if I should do it since first wasnt a real succes. Please please advise.

Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Dear rogermarqz,
Thank you for writing in with this question. There are several reasons why a hair restoration will fail, and nearly 100% of the time it is the failure of the surgeon and his team to perform the operation properly. It’s not an easy procedure, and just because a given physician has acquired the ARTAS robot is by no means a guarantee of a good, nor even acceptable result. The robot is not like a car wash where you stick your head in a “presto” out comes your head with all the hair moved to it’s new location. Instead, think of the ARTAS system as a paintbrush….it’s merely a tool. No paintbrush of any value can guarantee a beautiful painting. Same with the ARTAS system. It helps the surgeon perform only one of the many aspects of hair transplant surgery; most of the procedure is still done by hand. It is not the technology, but the talent, experience, dedication and long track record of success of the physician and his team of technicians that will determine the cosmetic outcome of a hair transplant procedure. Every single time. I hope this information is helpful to you. 
Kind Regards,
Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Everyone's hair will grow back at different rates with hair transplantation.  You must give your hair at least 1 year to assess the success of your treatment.  The ARTAS varies depending on the type (9x is best), your hair transplant team, and if regenerative techniques were utilized.  Best Anil Shah

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

Typically, we expect to see results from hair transplant surgeries between 6 months – 1 year post-op. Since it has only been 4 months, we cannot say with full certainty that the procedure was failed. Everyone’s hair grows at a different rate. With a little more time, you may begin to see hair growth in the transplanted area.That being said, botched hair surgeries are not uncommon, and unfortunately, tend to have a higher rate among robotic methods of hair transplant surgery such as the Artas. There is controversy about the Artas method of hair transplant among the hair restoration community, which you can read more about on my site. I recommend getting a second and third opinion via in-person consultations with other hair restoration surgeons before going forward with any hair transplant procedures in the future.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

ARTAs is only an instrument. It is not a different type of surgery.  The key to best result is finding the best doctor.
Example: Owning a sail boat doesn't mean the owner knows know to sail (or sail well).

Mark Bishara, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Poor growth after FUE transplant can sometimes be related to scalp disorders or poor patient selection.  In the setting of healthy virgin scalp in caucasian and asian men with relatively straight hair good results can be expected.
Sometimes in larger cases with less experience graft survival can be an issue.  Also ongoing hair loss can confound bad results.  Using LLLT, PRP, Finasteride, and Minoxidil will give you the best results after the day of your transplant.

Mark Bishara, MD, FISHRS
Paragon Hair Clinics, DFW, Texas

Poor growth, no real density, or is this a failed FUE transplant? After 3100 graphs. (Photos)

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Answer: ARTAs is only an instrument. It is not a different type of surgery. The key to best result is finding the best doctor. Example

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