Restoration Robotics, Inc. a
privately-held medical device company, today announced the treatment
of the first commercial patient using the ground-breaking ARTAS™
System, the first and only FDA cleared, physician controlled,
interactive, computer assisted technology that allows safe and
effective follicular unit extraction (FUE). The ARTAS System was
developed in close collaboration with several leading hair
restoration physicians to enable minimally invasive harvesting of
hair follicles. The patient Vincent DeLany, was treated by James
Harris, MD, of the Hair Sciences Center of Colorado (Denver, CO).
Dr. Harris, a world-renowned hair surgeon, was a key principal
investigator in the clinical studies.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with the results – which were
consistent to what we saw during the clinical trial across a broad
group of patients,” commented James Harris, MD, of the Hair Sciences
Center in Denver, CO. “This technology allows patients to
permanently regain the vitality of their appearance affected by hair
loss. Surgeons will now be able to shorten the learning curve
required to master FUE technique, deliver consistent and quality
results, and meet the growing demand by patients seeking less
invasive hair restoration options.”
“I started losing my hair when I was in my mid-20’s and it was a
huge blow to my self-confidence. I started seeking a permanent
solution ever since,” said Vincent DeLany, ARTAS Procedure patient.
“I was really excited to learn about the ARTAS System and all its
benefits. I’m incredibly happy with the experience. There was no
discomfort and I was able to return to my daily activities quickly,”
concluded Vincent DeLany.
“We are focused on a controlled rollout to core specialty
physicians, an effort that will be accompanied by educational
support and technical training to ensure the highest standard of
patient care,” said Jim McCollum, Chief Executive Officer,
Restoration Robotics. “This is just the beginning for Restoration
Robotics and we are excited about bringing the ARTAS System to
physicians globally.”
Hair Loss By The Numbers
According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
(ISHRS)1, at least 35 million men in the United States are affected
by male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia. By age 50,
approximately 50% of men will experience some degree of appreciable
hair loss. Approximately one in four men suffer from male pattern
baldness (MPB), which has psychological, professional and social
consequences for these patients, such as:
68% of men feel helpless about their hair loss
73% of balding men feel they are less attractive than they were when
they had hair2
77% of balding men would feel very or somewhat concerned if they
were in their 20s, just starting their career and experiencing hair
loss3
Hair restoration moves healthy, functioning follicles to the areas
of the patient’s scalp most impacted by baldness for more dramatic
results. New hair continues to grow over the course of a full year,
resulting in a gradual change in the patient’s appearance over time.
Hair restoration is the only permanent solution for hair 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.artashair.com. To learn more about hair loss and restoration,
please visit the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons
(ISHRS) at www.ishrs.org.
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