ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant

What is ARTAS?

ARTAS is a state-of-the-art robotic hair transplant system that uses AI-driven imaging and robotic precision to perform the follicle harvesting step of an FUE procedure. The system's algorithms continuously analyze the scalp in real time, selecting the best follicular units for extraction and guiding the robotic arm to harvest them with consistent, reproducible accuracy.

The ARTAS system is always physician-directed—Dr. Kieu designs the treatment plan, oversees the procedure, and performs the recipient site creation and graft placement. ARTAS enhances the precision and consistency of the extraction step, while her expertise guides the artistry of the final result.

How ARTAS Works

At the start of the procedure, the donor area of the scalp is imaged by the ARTAS system using high-resolution cameras. The AI identifies individual follicular units, assesses their angle, direction, and grouping, and determines an optimal harvesting pattern that avoids over-harvesting any single area. The robotic arm then executes the extractions with sub-millimeter precision under the surgeon's supervision.

Harvested follicles are then prepared by the surgical team, and Dr. Kieu creates recipient sites and implants the grafts according to her customized hairline plan.

Advantages of ARTAS

• Consistent, fatigue-free precision throughout the extraction process
• Reduced transection rate—more follicles harvested intact
• Intelligent distribution of extractions across the donor zone
• No linear scar (same as manual FUE)
• Faster extraction phase compared to manual techniques in many cases
• Real-time imaging helps plan donor site use for long-term graft management

Who is a Good Candidate for ARTAS?

• Patients with straight to slightly wavy dark hair (ARTAS imaging performs best with contrast between hair and scalp)
• Those seeking FUE without a linear scar
• Patients who value the added precision and consistency of robotic assistance
• Good donor zone density and good general health

Patients with very curly or coarse hair may benefit from manual FUE. Dr. Kieu will evaluate your hair characteristics during consultation and recommend the best harvesting approach.

Timeline

ARTAS hair transplant follows the same growth timeline as all FUE procedures: initial shedding within weeks, new growth emerging at 3–4 months, and full results visible at 1-2 years.