I think Robots and computerization brings price down drastically as it may require minimum supervision . I feel it should hve been cheaper than fut. Unless insurance is driving up prices. Will prices for hair transplants using robots come down in future.
Answer: Why does ARTAS robotic FUE cost more than FUT? Dear pradeepbr,Thank you for posting this question. I think you have a fundamental misunderstanding of robotic technology with respect to hair restoration surgery. 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. It by no means is something in which you can place a patient's head and "minimally supervise" a near-micro plastic surgery. 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 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.That being said, in terms of cost, $300,000 surgical robotic technology is not free, and costs a lot more than a 50 cent scalpel blade for FUT. There are inherent, fixed costs to using this advanced technology. Of course as the number of robots increases, the price will generally decrease. The QUALITY of the transplant results will also decline as these instruments are being placed in offices that have never before performed a hair transplant. So buyer beware is very important in this field, and it pays to take your time and do your research. Whatever surgeon or clinic you choose, remember to choose one that offers both FUE and FUT. If a clinic is offering only one or the other, that’s a giant red flag. Neither is good for every patient, and so a serious clinic offering serious results will most certainly offer both methods. Look for a surgeon who has been practicing hair restoration surgery exclusively for 5+ years, and doesn't have "hair transplant" in with a long list of other surgical procedures. I hope this information is helpful to you.Kind Regards,Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS
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Answer: Why does ARTAS robotic FUE cost more than FUT? Dear pradeepbr,Thank you for posting this question. I think you have a fundamental misunderstanding of robotic technology with respect to hair restoration surgery. 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. It by no means is something in which you can place a patient's head and "minimally supervise" a near-micro plastic surgery. 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 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.That being said, in terms of cost, $300,000 surgical robotic technology is not free, and costs a lot more than a 50 cent scalpel blade for FUT. There are inherent, fixed costs to using this advanced technology. Of course as the number of robots increases, the price will generally decrease. The QUALITY of the transplant results will also decline as these instruments are being placed in offices that have never before performed a hair transplant. So buyer beware is very important in this field, and it pays to take your time and do your research. Whatever surgeon or clinic you choose, remember to choose one that offers both FUE and FUT. If a clinic is offering only one or the other, that’s a giant red flag. Neither is good for every patient, and so a serious clinic offering serious results will most certainly offer both methods. Look for a surgeon who has been practicing hair restoration surgery exclusively for 5+ years, and doesn't have "hair transplant" in with a long list of other surgical procedures. I hope this information is helpful to you.Kind Regards,Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS
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Answer: ARTAS FUE more costly than manual FUE the answer is quite simple. The ARTAS devise is very expensive, there are more costs involved for the clinic to keep software updates on the machine, service contacts and we pay a royalty every time we use the device. The good news it there are several newer devices that are not as expensive and have no additional fees tom use device that are yielding as good if not better results.
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Answer: ARTAS FUE more costly than manual FUE the answer is quite simple. The ARTAS devise is very expensive, there are more costs involved for the clinic to keep software updates on the machine, service contacts and we pay a royalty every time we use the device. The good news it there are several newer devices that are not as expensive and have no additional fees tom use device that are yielding as good if not better results.
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Robotic surgery and cost The cost of robotic surgery will be higher than manual FUE since their is an inherently better technology involved in the process. Technology, especially cutting edge robotic technology, costs more. While it is possible to extract hairs manually with technicians, the main issue with this approach is consistency and hair transection rate. The other issues with manual extraction are that it is often difficult to determine phase of hair growth, creating a random pattern of hair removal, as well as the quality of the grafts tend to be thinner manually as well. The 9th generation of robot is a vastly different version than the original and continues to improve with time making consistency and quality improved year after year. The surgeon involvement is still very critical in planning, artistic positioning, appropriate grafts and just as importantly the medical and regenerative arm of hair transplantation. Best Anil Shah
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Robotic surgery and cost The cost of robotic surgery will be higher than manual FUE since their is an inherently better technology involved in the process. Technology, especially cutting edge robotic technology, costs more. While it is possible to extract hairs manually with technicians, the main issue with this approach is consistency and hair transection rate. The other issues with manual extraction are that it is often difficult to determine phase of hair growth, creating a random pattern of hair removal, as well as the quality of the grafts tend to be thinner manually as well. The 9th generation of robot is a vastly different version than the original and continues to improve with time making consistency and quality improved year after year. The surgeon involvement is still very critical in planning, artistic positioning, appropriate grafts and just as importantly the medical and regenerative arm of hair transplantation. Best Anil Shah
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March 17, 2018
Answer: Robotic Hair Transplant Pricing While we often think of machines and robots being 'smarter' or more 'accurate' than humans, this is not the case when it comes to hair transplantation. The use of robotic tools during hair transplant surgery actually increases the patient's risk of excessive scarring, damage to the graft, and low graft survival rate. The robotic technology has not advanced enough to match the quality that is capable from a skilled and experienced hair restoration surgeon's hand. Some things to look out for with robotic transplantation is an oversized punch tool, an over quotation of grafts, and little surgeon involvement. Due to the lack of preciseness, the oversized punch which increases scarring, and the damage caused to follicles from inexperienced staff typically results in poor results, I do not use any of the robotic tools such as Artas or Neograft. From my experience, these machines are not only extremely expensive (resulting in the higher cost you see) but yield poor results. The surgeon most likely chooses a robotic option when they are not confident in their skills or abilities to perform hair transplantation by hand.
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March 17, 2018
Answer: Robotic Hair Transplant Pricing While we often think of machines and robots being 'smarter' or more 'accurate' than humans, this is not the case when it comes to hair transplantation. The use of robotic tools during hair transplant surgery actually increases the patient's risk of excessive scarring, damage to the graft, and low graft survival rate. The robotic technology has not advanced enough to match the quality that is capable from a skilled and experienced hair restoration surgeon's hand. Some things to look out for with robotic transplantation is an oversized punch tool, an over quotation of grafts, and little surgeon involvement. Due to the lack of preciseness, the oversized punch which increases scarring, and the damage caused to follicles from inexperienced staff typically results in poor results, I do not use any of the robotic tools such as Artas or Neograft. From my experience, these machines are not only extremely expensive (resulting in the higher cost you see) but yield poor results. The surgeon most likely chooses a robotic option when they are not confident in their skills or abilities to perform hair transplantation by hand.
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March 17, 2018
Answer: Cost of cosmetic surgery is highly variable depending on the doctor and the type of procedure. Robotic surgery is usually Cost of cosmetic surgery is highly variable depending on the doctor and the type of procedure. Robotic surgery may cost more because the robot itself costs over $250,000 and requires constant maintenance and upgrades.
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March 17, 2018
Answer: Cost of cosmetic surgery is highly variable depending on the doctor and the type of procedure. Robotic surgery is usually Cost of cosmetic surgery is highly variable depending on the doctor and the type of procedure. Robotic surgery may cost more because the robot itself costs over $250,000 and requires constant maintenance and upgrades.
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