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My experience- Artas Robotic Hair Transplant- Just did 3300 Grafts-April 2015
It took me years to get convinced to do this procedure. It was the Artas no-strip technology that finally convinced me enough to look into this . Then I searched all relevant websites to find the right Doctor. I checked out Doctors in Chicago, New York, Texas, California...who were all famous and been multiple times on TV/Youtube, etc. However, I chose Dr. Gregory A. Turowski from Chicago. I had a positive feeling about him after checking out his website and speaking with him. His great credentials, knowledge and confidence was very impressive to me. He was also very confident of his team and that's why he is one of few doctors who can transplant over 3000 grafts in one day.
It was also important to me that he was a real Surgeon Doctor-MD. I wanted to deal with some one well qualified and good reputation to hopefully have a better experience and outcome. This was my first ever hair transplant and although we have to wait for the outcome, but Dr. Turowski and his team treated me well and so far things have gone as he had explained it would. So, just did this 4 days ago and I am very satisfied so far.
-This part is an Update-4.10.2015: I just updated and added more recent images: 1st pic is before, pictures 2nd through 4th are taken on 2nd day post surgery, next 3 pics taken on 5th day after surgery and finally last 4 pics are taken today which is 9th day post surgery. As you see on pics, it seems that is healing well. I have been taken regular showers since yesterday (low pressure water).
-New Update-4.14.2015-Today is the 13th day post surgery. As pictures shows my scalp is healing pretty good. I still have some sore spots/numbness but getting better and better everyday. The updated pictures that I just added were taken today. I sent these pictures to Dr. Turowski and asked for his thought. He said "everything looks just like it should be or better. It is normal to have some sore spots..." I will update again in a few days.
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Looking great! Can you upload any pictures of the donor area? I'd like to see what the back of the scalp look like after a 3000 graft procedure. Happy growing and please keep us posted on your progress.
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Thank you, I just updated and added more recent images: 1st pic is before, pictures 2nd through 4th are taken on 2nd day post surgery, next 3 pics taken on 5th day after surgery and finally last 4 pics are taken today which is 9th day post surgery. As you see on pics, it seems that is healing well. I have been taken regular showers since yesterday (low pressure water).
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Thank you for sharing with the community!
Dr Gregory Turowski
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Hey man. Congrats on taking the plunge and getting the HT. The ARTAS really is a fascinating piece of technology and I hope you get the results you wanted. Keep us updated with photos so we can see your progress.
I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My opinions/comments are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff.
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Thank you. I agree Artas is fascinating. I will post update as soon as I can. Please see the new images added. They are from 2nd, 5th and 9th day post surgery (today is 9th day)
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Thanks for posting the donor pics. I have to say that after only 9 days your donor looks incredible, especially after having 3000 grafts removed. I’ve read that ARTAS extractions leave bigger scars but from what I can see your donor looks better than a lot of guys who post their results after having manual FUE. It’s possible that the holes right after surgery might just be a bit more stretched open and when they heal they contract, because you don’t even look like you have much visible scaring and your hair hasn’t even grown out yet. Very impressive and congratulations!
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Thank you for your comment. I had done a lot of research not only to compare different procedures, but also compare doctors and their experience. I found out that Artas was the best technology to use, but also i found out that the Doctor running the Artas is as important. If the doctor you choose has not enough experience, you may not get the most benefit out of paying for Artas. There is an award given called "ARTAS Center of Clinical Excellence", my Doctor is one the ones getting it for I believe 2 years in a row. Just type on google "ARTAS Center of Clinical Excellence" and see what comes up. My doctor so far has been working well for me, and although not every doctor works for everyone, but at least I choose him for his credentials and proven experience/award using Artas.
I agree, it is healing pretty good. I still have tender/sore spots and skin feels a bit numb but progress seem to be good.
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New Update-25th day Post Surgery-Artas Robotic Hair Transplant 3300 Grafts-April 2015
Today 4.26.2015 is the 25th day post surgery (just added some photos-taken today) :
Till about a week ago, i felt that my healing progress was good but since then i feel a bit more irritation and more redness on my scalp (specially the donor area. This is noticeable when comparing the new pictures to photos posted last time.) specially since the numbness is almost all gone, I can feel the irritation more. I am not in pain and doing okay overall, however the back and even the sides of my head (the donor area) get irritated when I put it on pillow at night (touching any fabric irritates it) so i try to deal with it and at night I try to position myself in a way that my forehead be on the pillow and not the donor area.
Other changes: Numbness is almost all gone. I have also noticed couple of hair falling out from the recipient area but not a whole lot.
I am not an expert and this is my first procedure, so I was a bit concern that within the last week or so my healing has taken a step back and have a bit more irritation and redness. So, a few days ago, I sent an email with some pictures to Dr. Turowski expressing my concern, but i did not hear back from him. After two days, I then contacted his Lead tech person. She called me and gave me some advice which i am following. (for example, i had just switched to regular shampoo, which should be okay but she said for now go back to the shampoo & conditioner that was provided by the doctor office.)
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5 Weeks Update-Hair growing!-Artic Robotic Hair Transplant-3300 grafts-By Dr.Turowski
Update-5.7.2015-It is now 5 weeks post surgery. The pictures added now were taken yesterday. Since my last update I got a hair cut and the very short hair keep my scalp cooler and less irritated. I feel that not only i am healing i am also growing hair already! I did not loose a lot of the transplanted hair (at least not yet), which is not the case for most people. Most people loose it in the first few weeks. I was worried about that, but doing research as well as asking my Doctor, they were telling me that this is actually a good thing and should help for better result. In fact, i sent these new photos to Dr. Turowski and asked him to let me know how am i doing/healing since this is my first time and not sure how i should be at this stage. He replied that he thinks i am doing really well, healing and very lucky to have a lot of hair growth with many more to come. He also thought that my donor site looks good as well and the remaining redness & itchiness should gradually go away in the weeks to come.
So, i just have to be patient. It feels great driving the car windows down letting air blow on the scalp. (just FYI: last 2 pics taken with Flash)
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