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Robotic vs FUE Hair Transplant Procedures

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Robotics and hair transplants are relatively new hair transplantation technique and there is a lot of information online about robotic hair transplants as well as manual hair transplant procedures. In this blog we are going to look at robotic hair transplants and see how they compare to the FUE procedure that we offer here at The Private Clinic.

What is a Robot Hair Transplant?

A robotic hair transplant may also be called an R-FUE or ARTAS. The actual technique of the robotic hair transplant is the same as an FUE hair transplant procedure however half of the procedure is performed robotically rather than manually.

The procedure starts of just like a standard FUE hair transplant procedure would with the donor area being shaved and local anaesthetic being administered to the area. A skin tensioner is then applied to the donor area which aids in the precision of the technique.  The robotic system then uses cameras to get footage of the donor area and then using image processing software it is then able to identify the different properties of the hair follicles. Once the footage has been processed it is ready to start extracting hair follicles from the donor area using a robotic arm and small dermal punches. The surgeon is able to make adjustments to help make the process more precise when necessary.  Once loosened the hair follicles are collected by the surgeon and the technique returns back to a standard FUE procedure where the follicles are prepared before being manually transplanted into recipient areas.

What is a FUE Hair Transplant?

An FUE procedure extracts individual hair follicles from the donor area which are then grafted into areas that are bald or thinning. The ARTAS system has essentially been built to replicate the FUE hair transplant procedure that is traditionally performed manually by your hair transplant surgeon.

We favour the FUE Hair Transplant technique here at The Private Clinic as a minimally invasive hair transplant procedure that aims to give the patients natural and undetectable results.

Robotic vs FUE Hair Transplant Procedures

When it comes to comparing the two procedures there are a range of pros, cons and differences to take into consideration. The biggest difference is that the entire FUE procedure is performed manually compared to the Robotic technique where half of the procedure is performed automatically and only the transplantation section of the procedure is performed by your surgeon. The patients that are suitable for Robotic hair transplants using the AARTAS machine can be limiting as it is often only used on patients who are dark straight hair. FUE Hair transplants can be performed on patients with a variety of hair textures including African or Caribbean hair. AARTAS also uses punches that are larger in diameter compared to manual FUE punches which does open the risk to healing complications and the potential to damage nearby follicles.

At The Private Clinic your hair transplant will be performed by one of our experienced hair transplant surgeons who will analyse your scalp, hair growth and hair texture so that they are able to personalise your hair transplant procedure in order to best achieve your desired results.  We work by hair, not per graft – this ensures that only the strongest, healthiest follicles are selected for your transplant procedure. Your donor hair is a limited source which is why we work by hair, not per graft ensuring that only the strongest, healthiest follicles are selected for your transplant procedure.

We understand that many people will have different options on which methods can offer the best results which are why we highly recommend doing your research about the different options and meeting with surgeons to discuss all the options available.

Why choose The Private Clinic for Hair Transplant?

  • See our comprehensive Hair Transplant videos here.
  • Click here to see our extensive library of Hair Transplant before and after photos.
  • You will only be treated by our highly experienced Hair Transplant surgeons who are specialised in FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and have treated thousands of patients.
  • FUE is a minimally invasive treatment (meaning there is no cutting of a strip), and carried out under local anaesthetic – many patients either watch TV, or even fall asleep during the procedure.
  • You won’t require any stitches after your treatment like you would with a strip (FUT) procedure which means your recovery time is reduced.
  • Only the finest instruments are used resulting in as minimal trauma to your scalp as possible.
  • The advanced skills and techniques used by our hair transplant team ensures that your donor area will look intact after the hair transplant procedure allowing you to keep your hair really short if you prefer without any obvious scarring.
  • We aim to deliver only natural looking results with denser packing. This is achieved by implanting the hair in the direction that replicates your natural hair growth.
  • Our surgeons are the only surgeons in the UK offering the Unshaven Hair Transplant (U-FUE) (the long-hair hair transplant), to those who prefer not to shave beforehand. At your consultation, we will be able to advise you on whether an unshaven procedure is suitable for you.
  • Scars resulting from injuries or previous hair transplant surgeries can also be corrected.
  • Read our extensive hair transplant FAQs
  • Find out more in our Hair Transplant blogs
  • Hear from previous hair transplant patients in our patient stories here or watch videos here

For more information or to book a consultation with our expert Hair Transplant surgeons click here or call 0333 920 2471.

Expert Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

Hair Transplant consultation are available at our clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

The Hair Transplant patient journey at The Private Clinic

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With over 30 years of medical experience behind us, we absolutely understand the fear and anxiety that can come with Hair Loss, and we appreciate the considerations that often come hand in hand when trying to find a suitable treatment.

Patient safety, education and satisfaction form the cornerstones of how we approach and treat those who come to us, so we’re relying on reviews taken from Trustpilot (a customer experience community review platform) to give you a sense of what to expect when you come in for a Hair Transplant consultation and treatment at The Private Clinic.

Prior to your consultation

Hair Transplant procedures are aimed at patients who are suffering from Hair Loss and have bald patches they wish to repopulate with healthy hair. So, for us, the first order of business when you call to book your consultation is to determine whether this is an appropriate treatment for you.

If you don’t have Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia), your hair is only thinning and you have no bald patches, then you should see a hair health specialist, know as a Trichologist. They can determine exactly what’s causing your condition and the best way to treat it. This is particularly the case for women, as female Hair Loss is usually caused by either hormonal imbalances, stress, illness, nutrition or Traction Alopecia.

Preparing for an Eyebrow FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic.
Preparing for an Eyebrow FUE Hair Transplant at The Private Clinic.

During your call we’ll ask you a certain amount of key questions to make sure that you’re on course for the right treatment, and we then offer you a choice between seeing one of our extensively-trained patient advisors for free, or to have a thorough consultation with one of our elite Hair Transplant Surgeons for £100. This option exists so as to provide our patients with the opportunity to gather as much information about the treatment before committing to a consultation.

This was exactly the case for Craig, who meet with our Patient Advisor Sorena to determine if the procedure was a viable option for him. He said:

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Providing our patients with a comfortable environment where they can discuss their concerns with us is an essential part of the assessment process, and at this stage, our patient advisors will also be able to determine if there is any obvious reason why you may not be suitable for a Hair Transplant and if one of our other experts may be of better help to you – saving you time and money.

During the consultation

A consultation with one of our Hair Transplant Surgeons allows for 45 minutes, during which you will undergo a thorough examination of your scalp and hair, followed by a discussion of your medical history.

This is an opportunity to see if there are any underlying conditions and as Arnold found out, you should be wary of clinics that do not address these matters with you.

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It would be unethical for us to offer you a treatment if we don’t think it’s likely to be a success. Furthermore, we work with world-class professionals who will only ever offer you honest advice, and will never push you to commit to a procedure, or give you false assurances.

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Dr Reddy is one of the most sought-after Hair Transplant Surgeons in Europe.

Your surgeon will discuss any pre-operative measures that you may need to take, what to expect on the day of your surgery, and what kind of post-operative care will be required on your part during the appointment. Most importantly, they will manage your expectations, explain the hair regrowth cycle and the frustration you may feel during the first 4-5 months post-treatment, as well as remind you that your full results may not be visible until 9 months after your Hair Transplant.

On the day of your Hair Transplant

Your surgeon will go over the surgery and the months to follow with you once again before the beginning of the procedure. Depending on your needs and suitability, we offer Shaven (FUE) and Unshaven (UFUE) Follicular Unit Extraction. Both involve healthy hair follicles being individually taken from a donor area and being transplanted to a bold area. As the names make it clear, an FUE requires a shaved head, while it can remain unshaven for a UFUE.

Local anaesthetic is used to minimise discomfort and a 0.6mm-0.9mm punch device is used to move the hairs. The procedure lasts several long hours, so patients often chose to chat, read, watch TV or even sleep during the transplant, as most patients say they hardly feel any pain.

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After seeing Dr Tam at our Leeds clinic, Mark said:

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JCB Reed agreed, saying:

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Your Hair Transplant team will be constantly checking up on you during the procedure, making sure that you are comfortable and taking care of your needs.

Follow ups and results

After the FUE the team will restate the post-operative measures you need to take, and provide you with their contact details, so that you can keep them updated with your progress.

Patients tend to worry in the seven months following the Hair Transplant, but remember that during this time of transition, we will be just a phone call away, even if all you need is a reassuring chat.

Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic.
Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic.

The most common feedback we receive is people telling us that had they known the possible results sooner, they would have opted for the treatment sooner.

The pros far outweighed the cons, according to Andrew:

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Andrew and our other Hair Transplant patients have had very positive experiences following their procedures, often saying that the results have been life-changing – which, in the end, is what matters to us most.

The Private Clinic

We pride ourselves in having assembled an elite team of Hair Transplant experts who are renowned across Europe for their skills and as leaders in their field.

Hair Transplants are available at our Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, London, Bristol  and Glasgow clinics.

The cost of Hair Restoration

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It can be rather scary when your hair starts thinning and even more so if it escalates into full-blown Hair Loss.

The good thing is that you no longer have to just sit there and accept your fate. Medical advances have made it possible to restore thinning hair, while surgical breakthroughs allow for individual hairs to be transplanted from one area to the next, without having to remove slivers of your scalp (as required by the now archaic strip hair transplant method).

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All in all, we’d say that the future looks bright for those of you worried about Hair Loss, which is why we’ve compiled a helpful guide that goes through your treatment options and their cost.

Trichology

Unless you have bald patches and a clearly receding hairline, you might not yet be at a stage where you need a Hair Transplant. That’s good news!

Your hair might just be thinning, which means that with the correct treatment it can be restored. A Trichologist will go over all the different factors that might affect your hair health and thoroughly inspect your hair and scalp, to diagnose what’s causing your hair to thin. It’s important to establish that whether any underlying conditions such as an iron deficiency, or a B12 vitamin deficiency, are at the root of your problem.

The price for a full one-hour consultation ranges between £127 to £197, and will enable you to find out what’s ailing you exactly and how to treat it, as well as identifying if you might actually benefit from a Hair Transplant.

Hair Transplant

Our surgeons all use the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) method to move healthy individual hairs from the back of your head to your balding areas.

Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic.
Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic.

The procedure doesn’t cost a set amount of money because it all depends on how many hairs are used during the treatment. We charge approximately £2.50 per transplanted hair, but you can expect to be given an accurate quote during a consultation with one of our Hair Transplant Specialists. That being said, the average bare minimum our patients can expect to pay is around £8,000.

Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic's.
Before, during and after Hair Transplantation at The Private Clinic’s.

We offer free consultations with our experienced Patient Advisors for standard Hair Transplants, to allow you to easily gather all the information you need about your suitability and the procedure.

An example of a hair transplant performed on a patient suffering with male pattern baldness.
An example of a hair transplant performed on a patient suffering with male pattern baldness.

Alternatively, you can attend a consultation with one of our sought-after Hair Transplant Surgeons for £100.

For a little bit more detail about our pricing policy, click here.

Eyebrow and Beard Transplants

Thin eyebrows can be a result of genetics, a form of Hair Loss or over-plucking, and the same is true with beards – perhaps minus the plucking. It’s essential to see a Dermatologist – which costs £200 – in order to establish your suitability for an Eyebrow or Beard Transplant, because underlying conditions may cause the procedure to fail, and it’s better for you to know in advance so that you don’t end up wasting your money.

Before and after an Eyebrow Transplant at The Private Clinic.
Before and after an Eyebrow Transplant at The Private Clinic.

An Eyebrow Transplant typically costs approximately £5,000 and includes an optional touch-up if down the line you feel that a small area requires more work.

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Beard Hair Transplants are specialist procedures that require a high level of skills.

Beard Transplants require a specific skill set and are more difficult and time-consuming than standard Hair Transplants. The skin of the lower face is different to that of the scalp and as a result, cannot withstand sustained implantation at the same rate as the scalp. The different approach required for this procedure means that we charge about £5 per transplanted hair and our patients can typically expect the procedure to cost between £6,000 and £8,000.

Please note…

… that the prices mentioned here aren’t set and can slightly differ depending on your choice of surgeon and your individual circumstances. We assess patients on a case-by-case basis and take into account their personal requirements, desired results, and the complexity of their case.

Find more reviews of our Hair Transplant treatments on Trustpilot.
Find more reviews of our Hair Transplant treatments on Trustpilot.

The Private Clinic

We are very proud to have some of Europe’s finest Hair Transplant Surgeons working with our reputable Trichologists, to provide our patients with expert and objective advice along with first-class results.

Consultations for Hair Transplants are available Nationwide:

Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds,  Liverpool, London (City, Knightsbridge and Harley Street), Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Reading, Southampton and York.

Trichology consultations are available at our Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Manchester clinics.

Hair Transplant treatment is available at our London Harley Street, Birmingham and Leeds clinics.

How Much Do Hair Transplants Cost? – Update 2020

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We get quite a few calls asking about hair transplant prices and we know how important it is to a lot of prospective patients. In response, we wanted to let you know why we can only give out approximations prior to the consultation with one of our Hair Transplant surgeons.

Hair Loss Treatments at The Private Clinic of Harley Street

What is the actual price of a Hair Transplant?

As a rough guide we say that the procedure costs around £2.50 per transplanted hair. So this means that for someone with a reasonably amount of hair loss, the procedure may be around £6,000-8,000. For more extensive procedures, the costs can increase considerably. If you would like an Unshaven (U-FUE) hair transplant, the cost increases further. Many procedures end up costing between £6,000-9,000. More extensive hair restoration procedures may be split into two procedures with a significant gap in between them.

Costs are calculated by the time taken, amount of hairs transplanted and the difficulty of the procedure. For instance, an unshaven (U-FUE) hair transplant requires considerable training and experience to achieve good results. It is particularly difficult and takes longer than a standard FUE hair transplant. This all adds to the cost. While it’s an exciting development for hair transplants, some patients will prefer the standard 3G advanced FUE hair transplant if they are looking to keep costs down.

Why are there price differences between clinics?

Price often reflects quality and experience. It’s not a guarantee though so it’s important for patients to have a look at before and after photos available at consultations and discuss the procedure thoroughly. For simpler methods and the “Strip” FUT method, costs are lower and start at around £3,000. The Private Clinic strives to offer the best and most minimally invasive procedures available so we do not offer the FUT method and only offer the best services to patients.

For top tier clinics and hair transplant surgeons, an advanced FUE procedure will start at around £6,000 for a patient with considerable hair loss. If you are quoted a price that is considerably lower, please do make sure you know why. You have one body and please do treat it well. What may seem like a great deal may not end up being one if you are left with bad results and significant scarring. Here at The Private Clinic we unfortunately often see patients who require hair transplants to repair poor hair transplants.

What can The Private Clinic tell you before a consultation?

We can give you a “starting from” price with a cost per hair. We can advise you on what medication you may benefit from taking prior to a hair transplant as well as general advice about the procedures. We can talk to you about the scarring, downtime and reported discomfort plus the potential risks and what we do to minimise them.

At a consultation, you will be given a full scalp analysis and get to talk to one of our experienced hair transplant surgeons who would also be performing the procedure. Our hair transplant surgeons are deeply passionate about their work and want the best for every patient. Please do have a look at our blogs and website to gain lots of information and build up a list of questions to ask in a consultation.

Hair Transplant Patient Reviews

At The Private Clinic we pride ourselves on offering the best quality and most comprehensive care which is proven with our Trustpilot 9.4, 5 star rating and you can read some of our hair transplant review below;

“I had multiple consultations in which Dr Reddy made sure I understood how the procedure would work, he made sure that I realistic expectations, and advised me to take plenty of time before making decision.
Procedure was over 2 days, the staff were very friendly and made sure I was comfortable throughout. I had follow up aftercare appointments since and have some planned for the future. Extremely happy with the result and the experience as a whole!”

CG, London – Read full review here

“Nothing but the very best service at TPC. Extremely professional and very informative. They care more about you than making a sale. the surgeon and his technicians were top class, very professional and experienced which puts you at ease. Surgery went extremely smooth and was made very comfortable. If you are in the UK and want surgery or treatment going to TPC is a no brainer. You know you will be getting the best quality experience. The staff are great and are so friendly.”

Josh, Birmingham – Read full review here

FUE Hair Transplant before and after photos

See our FUE Hair Transplant photo gallery for more before and after photos.

Hair Transplants at The Private Clinic

The Private Clinic of Harley Street offers the latest and most advanced FUE Hair Transplant procedures available, including hair transplants to the face and eyebrows. Hair Transplants are the only permanent hair loss solution.

The Private Clinic prides itself on ensuring you have the best quality and most comprehensive care:

  • 24 hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
  • As many post-operative care and appointments with your Hair Transplant surgeon and nursing team as required.
  • Highly experienced Hair Transplant Surgeons who have many years of experience.
  • Comprehensive patient information, every step of the way.
  • Outstanding hospital facilities.
  • Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound head of hair.
  • Extensive videos of past patients click here
  • Extensive Hair Transplant FAQs click here

Expert Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic

Hair Transplant treatment is available at our London Harley Street, Birmingham, Manchester, Northampton and Leeds clinics. To find out more about FUE Hair Transplants call 0333 920 2471 or use our hair transplant online contact form.