MIGUEL G. CANALES, MD, IS THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF RESTORATION ROBOTICS AND PRIDE LIFE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TO TALK ABOUT HIS WORK
How important is a full head of hair for a man? Hair loss has a significant psychosocial impact on men. 68% of balding men feel helpless about their hair loss. 73% of balding men feel they are less attractive than they were when they had hair. Unfortunately, many men do not voice their distress or know the benefits of the permanent, natural solution that hair restoration offers. Men who undergo hair restoration feel more confident and feel as if they’ve regained their youthful look. When and where was Restoration Robotics Inc. established? Restoration Robotics, Inc. is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California (San Jose, CA). The Company was founded in 2002 with the mission to transform the hair restoration procedure by delivering great results and improving the patient experience. Where are you based in the UK? There are clinics in London, Manchester and throughout Europe that offer the ARTAS Procedure. Overall, there are over 25 locations throughout Europe that offer this revolutionary hair restoration treatment. How does one go about arranging a consultation, and, after having had a consultation what is the waiting time for the ARTAS Procedure? Anyone interested in having an ARTAS Procedure should contact a clinic near them and arrange a consultation session. During the appointment, the physician will assess the extent of your baldness and the areas of future hair loss. You and your physician will discuss and decide the aesthetic goals of the hair restoration treatment. Using the ARTAS Hair Studio, the physician can even show you simulated results of what you may look like after an ARTAS Procedure. The ARTAS Procedure is usually scheduled within weeks of your consultation session. What are the main advantages of the ARTAS procedure over more “traditional” hair transplant procedures? The ARTAS Procedure provides a minimally invasive approach to a hair transplantation that provides an outstanding natural permanent results. The key advantages over conventional techniques are: 1) no sutures and no linear scars on your scalp are required; 2) faster recovery from procedure so that you can resume your regular activities within days; 3) less discomfort and pain. How long does a typical ARTAS Procedure last? An ARTAS Procedure takes approximately 6- 8 hrs depending on the size of the hair transplantation session. The ARTAS Robotic System is used to harvest the hair from the back of your scalp and also used for making the small How can one expect to grow a full head of hair after the ARTAS Procedure? After the ARTAS Procedure, the new hair that was implanted will go through several growth phases. Patients will notice new hair begin to grow at four months. By nine months after the procedure, patients will notice a significant change in their look, as the hair will have fully grown out. Is there a typical patient for the ARTAS Procedure? The ARTAS® Procedure is being performed in over 18 countries all with men who have different types of hair ---curly, straight, wavy— and skin types. There is no typical patient. On a personal level what in your job gives you the most satisfaction? As the Medical Director of Restoration Robotics, it is a great pleasure to work with a brilliant team of engineers and clinicians to create this sophisticated solution for hair loss. The satisfaction comes in knowing that this has potential to benefit millions of people worldwide. Go to: www.restorationrobotics.com Go to: www.artashair.com