CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restoration Robotics, Inc. today announced the first use of its revolutionary ARTAS® System in North Carolina by Dr. Jerry E. Cooley, founder and operator of the Charlotte based Carolina Dermatology Hair Center. The ARTAS System – the first and only FDA cleared physician controlled, computer-assisted technology for harvesting follicular units directly from the scalp – offers hair restoration physicians and patients unprecedented levels of safety, efficacy, and patient comfort.
"I've always worked to provide my patients with the most effective, comfortable solutions available," said Dr. Cooley, diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS) and immediate past president of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS). "Needless to say, the ARTAS System represents a new and exciting addition to my practice. It feels good to be on the industry's leading edge, and I'm confident my patients will benefit immensely from the system's advanced, highly sophisticated approach."
"It's always rewarding to see industry leaders adopt our ARTAS technology," noted Jim McCollum, CEO & President of Restoration Robotics. "Our mission is to make quality, safe hair restoration available everywhere – both in the United States and abroad. ARTAS System's arrival in Charlotte is one of many ongoing realizations of that mission."
Hair Loss by the Numbers
Over 35 million men are affected by male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in the United States alone. Approximately two-thirds of American men will experience appreciable hair loss by age 35; by age 50, 85% will see significant loss in hair thickness. Genetic hair loss, which typically begins between late adolescence and before or during middle age, is largely untreatable outside of surgery.
About Jerry E Cooley, MD
Jerry E. Cooley, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist and diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS). He is immediate past President and serves on the Board of Governors of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons (ISHRS). Dr. Cooley served as co-editor of the Hair Transplant Forum International and is a frequent lecturer at hair transplantation conferences, and has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters in the field. He has also been featured in numerous media outlets, including the New Yorker and Wired magazines.
He is committed to researching improvements in the field of hair restoration, and has received three research grants from the ISHRS and was awarded their prestigious Platinum Follicle award in 2008. To learn more about Dr. Cooley and his practice, visit http://www.haircenter.com/index.html.
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 http://www.ishrs.org.
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