The ARTAS system itself is only used to extract the individual hair follicles under guidance of a doctor using computer imaging.

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But it will cause dirt and oil to accumulate on your scalp and hair follicles, and could cause inflammation and irritation that might stunt hair growth.

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In FUE, individual follicles of hair are transplanted from an area on the scalp with lots of hair to the portions of the scalp where the hair is thinning.

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