Treatment Overview
The Robotic Assisted Body Hair Transplant (Robotic BHT) is an advanced procedure that combines body hair donor extraction with robotic harvesting technology, such as ARTAS-based FUE robotics.
While robotic systems are traditionally used for scalp donor areas, Korean clinics have integrated modified robotic-assisted methods and AI-guided mapping to safely and precisely extract compatible body hairs such as beard, chest, abdomen, or leg grafts.
This hybrid approach enhances accuracy, consistency, and graft survival while reducing manual fatigue during large sessions.
Purpose & Benefits
The procedure is designed to optimize both precision and graft yield when extracting body hair.
Key benefits include:
- Robotic mapping ensures consistent follicle alignment and angle detection.
- Maintains high graft survival through uniform punch depth and minimal trauma.
- Allows harvesting from harder-to-extract areas with increased accuracy.
- Ideal for large sessions requiring both scalp and body donors.
- Reduces human error and improves graft quality.
- Faster extraction times compared to fully manual BHT.
- Enhances density restoration in crown, mid-scalp, and thinning zones.
Ideal Candidates
You may be a perfect candidate if you:
- Have limited scalp donor hair and require body grafts for density.
- Prefer robotic precision and advanced technology in hair restoration.
- Need a high number of grafts for large balding patterns.
- Want highly consistent extraction quality from beard or body areas.
- Previously had a transplant and need additional donor expansion.
- Desire minimally traumatic extraction for faster healing.
Possible Risks & Complications
Robotic-assisted BHT is safe but may include:
- Mild redness or pinpoint donor marks for several days.
- Slight variations in texture between body and scalp hair.
- Temporary swelling in beard or chest donor zones.
- Rare misreads of angles in highly curved follicles (adjusted manually by surgeon).
- Body hair may grow shorter on the scalp depending on its natural growth cycle.
Techniques & Technology Used
- AI-Guided Robotic Mapping: The system scans and identifies optimal follicles for extraction.
- Robotic-Assisted Punching: Uses controlled depth, rotation, and angle alignment.
- Manual Finishing: Surgeons refine the extraction in areas robots cannot fully access.
- Multi-Donor Integration:
- Beard → density zones (mid-scalp, crown)
- Chest → blending regions
- Leg/arm → soft hairline refinement
- Precision Implantation: Surgeon places grafts at correct angle, density, and direction.
- Optional PRP Therapy: Enhances early growth and graft survival.
Treatment Process in Korea
- Comprehensive Consultation: Evaluation of scalp and body donor areas for robotic compatibility.
- Robotic Mapping Session: The robot identifies optimal extraction points based on follicle angle and spacing.
- Body Donor Preparation: Beard, chest, abdomen, or leg hair trimmed for harvesting.
- Robotic-Assisted Extraction:
- Robot extracts eligible grafts with micro-precision.
- Surgeon manually harvests in areas that require human refinement.
- Graft Sorting & Preparation: Follicles categorized by thickness and use-zone.
- Implantation Phase: Surgeon implants grafts into areas requiring density, coverage, or reconstruction.
- Post-Care Protocol: Guidance provided for scalp and body donor recovery.
Recovery & After-Care
- Donor zones heal within 2–5 days depending on location.
- Minimal redness due to low-trauma robotic extraction.
- Scalp heals within 3–7 days after implantation.
- Avoid heavy activity or sweating for one week.
- Body hair grafts shed in 3–6 weeks (normal shedding phase).
- New growth begins by 3–4 months.
- Full, blended results appear around 10–14 months.
Results & Longevity
- Highly consistent extraction patterns from robotic systems.
- Permanent hair follicles that adapt to scalp growth cycles over time.
- Exceptional density potential due to multi-donor access.
- Balanced, natural results through surgeon-led placement.
- Long-lasting improvement for severe or complex hair loss cases.
Why Korea Is a Top Destination
- Korea leads in robotic-assisted FUE innovation and hybrid techniques.
- Surgeons have unmatched experience combining robotics with advanced BHT.
- Clinics specialize in natural, high-density outcomes using multi-donor sources.
- High success rate due to precise extraction and artistic implantation.
- Competitive pricing compared to Western robotic clinics.
- Popular among international patients seeking tech-driven hair restoration.
Cost Range
Pricing for Robotic Assisted Body Hair Transplant in Korea varies by donor zone and graft count:
- Small session (300–800 grafts): ₩3,500,000 – ₩5,500,000
- Medium session (800–1,500 grafts): ₩5,500,000 – ₩8,500,000
- Large session (1,500–3,000+ grafts): ₩8,500,000 – ₩14,000,000
Includes consultation, robotic mapping, extraction, implantation, anesthesia, medication, and follow-ups.
Popular Clinics in Korea
- Dream Hairline Clinic (Seoul): Specialists in hybrid robotic + manual BHT.
- Moaman Hair Transplant Clinic (Seoul): Known for precision body-donor robotic cases.
- Woomchan Hair Transplant Clinic (Gangnam): Experts in multi-donor robotic-assisted mega sessions.
