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ARTAS Robotic System for Hair Restoration-by Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield and Southlake

The ARTAS Robotic Hair Restoration Procedure

The ARTAS® System enhances manual surgical performance in three key areas where robotics are proven to extend human capability. For the very latest technology in hair restoration, Dr. Bishara is now using the ARTAS System. This interactive, computer assisted equipment employs image guidance to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting. ARTAS is the first hair transplant robot to improve the most challenging aspects of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). It received clearance from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for use in April 2011.

About the ARTAS® Robotic Procedure:

  • Skin tensioner is placed on the trimmed donor area to keep the area taut
  • High resolution visualization identifies follicular units on the surface of the patient’s skin and targets them for harvesting
  • Image-guided robotic arm maneuvers and deploys the two-needle system, compensating for patient movement
  • Inner needle scores the skin, then the dissecting punch separates the follicular unit from the remaining tissue
  • Gentle suction lifts the dissected graft partially out of the scalp, so technicians can remove using forceps
  • Grafts are manually transplanted in the desired scalp areas

A Better Patient Experience

Nearly 35 million American men are candidates for hair restoration, but only a small fraction choose the procedure. Uncertainty about the procedure results and the long recovery times may be too high a hurdle for many patients. Candidates are demanding a minimally invasive technique that provides consistent, safe results.
With the minimally invasive ARTAS® Robotic System, Dr. Bishara can build patient confidence with reproducible, natural-looking outcomes with fast recovery times. There are many patient benefits including:

  • Robotically precise and consistent
  • Reduced treatment times
  • Less discomfort
  • Faster healing and return to normal activities
  • Nearly undetectable donor area with no linear scar
Before and after pictures of some of our patients:



A Commitment to Clinical Excellence
The ARTAS® Robotic System is the product of nearly a decade of research and development by Restoration Robotics in collaboration with some of the most respected leaders in hair restoration medicine.  After rigorous testing in clinical trials, the ARTAS Robotic System received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration in 2011.  Restoration Robotics continues to partner with a growing number of hair restoration physicians, such as Dr. Bishara, to apply robotic technology to improve patient outcomes.
Please call our office for more information on this unique and effective robotic hair restoration procedure at (817) 473-2120 or click on one of the buttons below:

 

 

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Hair Transplantation-ARTAS Robotic System-Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

Male or female, we all take pride in our hair. It is probably the second most sexually appealing segment of the human anatomy. So what happens when our hair starts falling out? While balding can happen to both men and women, it usually affects males more than females. Up to 50 percent of men suffer from this debilitating disease and this can cause low self-esteem and loss of quality of life. People with severe hair loss, or those that do not respond to more conservative treatments, may require surgery to restore hair loss and promote new hair growth.
Male pattern baldness or androgenic alopecia is usually caused by the dihydrotesterone (DHT) hormone. DHT is commonly synthesised in the adrenal glands, testes, prostate and, of course, the hair follicles. Androgenic alopecia causes hair follicles to be extremely sensitive to the DHT hormone and thus, the hair follicles begin to shrink, resulting in an abnormal production of hair. While androgenic alopecia accounts for over 90 percent of male pattern baldness, other causes can include, stress, traction alopecia (in people who aggressively pull their hair back to form ponytails or cornrows), trichotillo- mania (compulsive pulling of hair), chemotherapy and more.

There have been many treatments claiming to help or even cure male and female pattern bald- ness. While some of them might actually work, some of them don’t. Dr. Mark Bishara is highly experienced in performing all hair restoration procedures, and will help you determine which one is right for you in order to achieve the best possible results. The only treatment that guarantees hair regrowth are hair transplants. There are two types of hair transplant methods. The first is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) which requires long, thin donor strips of hair not effected by DHT to be transplanted to areas of the scalp that are balding. This procedure is not only lengthy and tedious, it is also extremely painful, requires a decent amount of downtime and leaves a long scar at the back of the scalp.
The other harvesting method is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), this method is much safer and also involves minimal scarring, invisible to the naked eye. How this method works is by extracting individual follicular units and transplanting them to the balding areas. Although the FUE method is preferred, this manual process still means lengthy procedure time. Dr. Bishara is proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive hair restoration procedures, including FUT and FUE methods. Combined with his extensive experience and advanced skills, these procedures are often highly effective. The best treatment option for each patient depends on the location and extent of hair loss.
For the very latest technology in hair restoration, Dr. Bishara is now using the ARTAS System., which Neoasia Sdn Bhd has introduced– a fully robotic system that has the capability to replicate the FUE method with unmatched precision and rapid speed. We spoke to Dr. Mark Bishara, cosmetic surgeon from Texas and Dr. Ko, the first doctor to offer the ARTAS Robotic System in South East Asia.
 
According to Dr. Bishara, the ARTAS Robotic System utilises a robotic arm and sophisticated digital imaging to harvest follicular units. It has the amazing capacity to target each hair follicle in random fashion to ensure donor areas retain their natural appearance. The individual hairs are then implanted into the affected area, resulting in natural looking hair re-growth. Dr. Bishara says, “The ARTASTM Robotic System is the most sophisticated automated device in the medical field today.” Dr. Ko adamantly concurs and believes this machine is just so “clever”. Dr. Ko says that be- fore this system was installed in his clinic, he only used the FUT method which was very tedious and would take many hours off his busy schedule. Now with the ARTAS Robotic System, patients suffering from androgenic alopecia can have a full head of hair in just two hours.

Unlike the FUT method which requires patients to run the risk of going through general anaesthesia, the ARTAS Robotic System procedure only requires a local anaesthetic. Not only will patients suffer minimal to zero pain, they can also head back to their daily activities after one or two days. According to Dr. Ko, the procedure is non-invasive and guarantees 100 percent hair regrowth! Along with said benefits, the ARTASTM Robotic System also provides tremendous cost saving. Dr. Ko believes we are very lucky to be the first in South East Asia to have access to this state-of-the-art system. Already installed in America, London and Japan, this system is American FDA approved and is able to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Men and women who are balding most definitely experience depressed self-esteem and confidence. With the ARTASTM Robotic System, they need not wear ill-fitting wigs any longer. With the ARTASTM Robotic System, they can get a full tuft of hair with a blink of an eye.
Dr. Bishara will take the time to evaluate each patient, discuss his/her individual goals and together develop a personalized treatment plan using one of his many successful hair loss treatment options.  Please contact us for more information: (817) 473-2120

 
 

 

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Hair Transplantation- by Dr. Mark Bishara, MD in Mansfield & Southlake

By age 50, about 50% of American men—and a substantial number of women—are affected by hair loss, much of which is hereditary. Patients with severe hair loss may require surgery to restore hair loss and promote new hair growth. Hair Transplantation is designed to produce effective results with minimal downtime and no damage to surrounding hair follicles. Dr. Bishara is highly experienced in performing all of these procedures, and will help you determine which one is right for you in order to achieve the best possible results.Surgical Treatments

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)

FUT is a method of hair restoration surgery in which hair is transplanted only as natural, individual follicular units. This ensures that patients will achieve the most natural results and also allows Dr. Bishara to transplant the maximum amount of hair into a small area. These follicular units consist of up to four individual hairs in each follicle. Hair growth typically begins about three months after the FUT procedure.

Total Crown Renewal® (Frechet Triple Flap)

Total Crown Renewal® is the only procedure that effectively treats the entire top and back of the scalp by redistributing 12,000-15,000 hairs over the balding area. This creates a natural appearance even when treating large areas of baldness on the front, top and crown of the head.
This procedure is performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis. Patients usually experience little to no discomfort during this procedure, and can return to their regular activities after three days.

Temporal Peaks Restoration

Temporal Peaks Restoration restores a natural and youthful hairline by recreating the temporal peaks, the areas at the front of the head that are common sites of hair loss. Restoration of hair in this area includes transplantation with proper placement to recreate a natural hairline and restore the patient’s original appearance.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive hair restoration procedure that moves the patient’s own hair graft by graft to maximize the likelihood of regrowth after it has been transplanted in the balding area. This procedure involves moving the entire follicle with special micro-instruments in order to prevent damage and maintain the health of the hair for optimum results. FUE offers many benefits over traditional hair transplant procedures, including: minimal scarring and discomfort and a quick return to work.
More hair restoration information, including Propecia information, is available in our office. Please contact us at 817.473.2120 to schedule an appointment.

 

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Hair Restoration with Robotic Technology- with Dr. Mark Bishara in Mansfield & Southlake

Many reasons contribute to hair loss including genetics and ones lifestyle. Regardless what the reason may be, hair loss is a condition that can impact one’s confidence and outlook on life. A more common occurrence amongst men, many opt for a clean shave upon the first signs of balding or resort to the classic “back-comb” technique.
Now, thanks to advancement in technology, there are other possibilities for hair restoration. Restoration Robotic, Inc together with NeoAsia (M) Sdn Bhd introduced the latest technology in hair restoration at its finest with short recovery time and prominent permanent results called ARTASTM System. It is the first and only advanced Robotic technology which is FDA-approved using computer assisted image guided system for follicular unit extraction (FUE) for natural and consistent results.  For the very latest technology in hair restoration, Dr. Bishara is now using the ARTAS System in both his Mansfield and Southlake locations.
“When men reach a certain age, male pattern baldness becomes more visible due to genetic sensitivity. Now with ARTAS™ System, they can get the procedures done within hours, without having to undergo long hours of surgery. The procedure is convenient and patients will regain confidence when they see consistent results within six months. I am certain that ARTAS™ System with the robotic technology will appeal to many Malaysians as they don’t have to undergo major surgery and it’s almost a painless procedure” said Dr. Mark A Bishara, M.D.

Old fashioned “hair plugs” results in unnatural-looking hair once implanted. However, with the ARTASTM system, a robotic arm which is controlled digitally, identifies the area on the head that is suitable to be dissected.  It then extracts the hair follicles from there; hence resulting in more natural-looking hair. The ARTAS™ System with its Robotic technology also delivers their patients with a speedy and precise result when they undergo the treatment.
Please contact our office to find out more about ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant:  (817) 473-2120

Before and After Pictures of the ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant:

 
 

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First Surgeon to have 2 ARTAS Hair Restoration Robots!



TEXAS SURGEON DOUBLES CAPABILITIES IN 2012
WITH INSTALLATION OF SECOND ARTAS SYSTEM FROM RESTORATION ROBOTICS

The ARTAS Procedure Redefines the Focus of Doctor’s Practice


Mansfield, Texas –.DATE– Restoration Robotics, Inc. announced today that Dr. Mark Bishara, with offices in both Mansfield and Southlake, Texas, will be the first surgeon in the United States to install a second ARTAS® System for his practice. The ARTAS System is the first and only FDA cleared physician controlled, computer assisted technology for harvesting follicular units directly from the scalp, offering hair restoration physicians and patients unprecedented levels of safety, efficacy and patient comfort.  Dr Bishara became one of the earliest adopters of the state-of-the-art system with his Mansfield office installation in January 2012.  Now, a second ARTAS System will be installed in Dr. Bishara’s Southlake office, complete with the construction of a central command center allowing the doctor to control both systems simultaneously.
 
Dr. Bishara currently performs three-four ARTAS procedures per week and within three months anticipates an increase to 32 cases per month – on average.  Hair restoration now represents about 70% of his practice, which he attributes in great part to the ARTAS system completely redefining his focus and adding to his practice’s capabilities.
 
“The reason to purchase a second ARTAS system is so that I can train another team and we can make ourselves available to our patients in a timely fashion,” said Dr. Bishara.  “There is certainly a huge allure to robotic hair restoration that needs little explanation to those providers who are in touch with the direct to consumer approach.  We are just trying to give the consumers what they want, when they want it and at an extremely high level of precision.”

Hair Loss by the Numbers
Over 35 million men are affected by male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in the United States alone.
Approximately two-thirds of American men will experience appreciable hair loss by age 35; by age 50, 85% will see significant loss in hair thickness. Genetic hair loss, which typically begins between late adolescence and before or during middle age, is largely untreatable outside of surgery.
About Dr. Mark Bishara

Dr. Bishara is a member of the American College of Surgeon (ACS), the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), the Dallas County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.  A native-born Texan, Dr. Bishara received his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science at Texas A&M University and worked in multi-specialty charity clinics in underserved areas of Latin America before returning to the United States for two years of clinical training at New York Medical College.  After completing a five-year residency in general surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital, which is affiliated with the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical School in New York, he founded the American Plastic and Reconstructive Research Association, a think tank for novel concepts and respective clinical applications in plastic surgery.  He also completed a fellowship appointment in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.  In addition to hair restoration surgery, Dr. Bishara’s specialties include cosmetic surgery of the breast, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck), liposuction, cosmetic surgery of the face and body contouring after major weight loss.

About Restoration Robotics
Restoration Robotics, Inc., a privately held medical device company, is dedicated to revolutionizing the field of hair transplantation by developing and commercializing its state-of-the-art image-guided ARTAS® System. This interactive, computer assisted system uses image guided technology to enhance the quality of hair follicle harvesting for the benefit of physicians and their patients. To learn more about the ARTAS System and its unique technology, visit www.restorationrobotics.com or www.artashair.com.
 

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