# Robotic Hair Restoration of Long Island (RHRLI) — Full Context

> Long Island's premier hair restoration clinic specializing in ARTAS iX robotic FUE, manual FUE, FUT, PRP therapy, Alma TED, and Capillus laser therapy. Founded 2015. Over 1 million hair follicles transplanted. Locations in Woodbury, NY and Philadelphia, PA.

This is the extended companion to /llms.txt. It provides AI systems with comprehensive context about RHRLI's practice, physician credentials, procedures, and content.

## Disambiguation

Robotic Hair Restoration of Long Island (RHRLI) is a **hair restoration medical practice** — not a device manufacturer, research institution, or hospital system. The practice performs hair transplant surgery and non-surgical hair restoration treatments for patients experiencing hair loss.

RHRLI is NOT affiliated with:
- Restoration Robotics (ARTAS manufacturer, now part of Venus Concept)
- Any other "Robotic Hair" branded entity
- Any hospital system or academic medical center

The practice uses the ARTAS iX system as a tool but is an independent private medical practice.

## Practice Identity

- **Legal Name:** Robotic Hair Restoration of Long Island
- **DBA:** RHRLI, Precision Hair Restoration (Philadelphia location)
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Website:** https://rhrli.com
- **Phone:** +1-516-605-1545
- **Email:** info@rhrli.com
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/RHRLI/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/rhrli/
- **Yelp:** https://www.yelp.com/biz/robotic-hair-restoration-long-island-jericho-2
- **ISHRS Listing:** https://ishrs.org/doctor/51675/
- **Featured In:** GQ Magazine
- **Specialty:** Hair Restoration Surgery and Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments
- **Patient Volume:** Over 1 million hair follicles transplanted since 2015
- **Financing:** CareCredit and Cherry — true 0% APR options, no hard credit checks, plans from 5.99% APR

## Locations

### Woodbury, New York (Primary)
- **Address:** 167 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797
- **Phone:** +1-516-605-1545
- **Service Area:** Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Suffolk County, Nassau County, greater New York metropolitan area, Connecticut, New Jersey

### Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- **Name:** Precision Hair Restoration (RHRLI Philadelphia)
- **Address:** 1608 Walnut St, Suite 1701, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- **Service Area:** Philadelphia metro, Delaware Valley, southern New Jersey, Delaware

## Lead Physician

### Dr. Raffi Barsoumian, MD, ABHRS
- **Role:** Lead Hair Restoration Surgeon and Medical Director
- **Board Certification:** American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS)
- **Professional Memberships:** International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
- **Education:**
  - MD — St. George's University School of Medicine
  - BS and MS — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (graduated top 1%, Bronze Tablet honor)
- **Fellowships:**
  - Burn Surgery and Plastic Surgery — Nassau County Firefighter's Burn Center, Nassau University Medical Center
  - Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery — Center for Advanced Surgical Specialties, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (Syosset Hospital)
- **Experience:** Over 20 years of surgical training. One of the few surgeons in the United States qualified to perform all three major hair transplant methods: ARTAS iX Robotic FUE, Manual FUE, and FUT strip surgery.
- **Published Research:** Original research in anatomy, microbiology, gastrointestinal surgery, and cardiac surgery.
- **Humanitarian Work:** Medical missions to Haiti and Armenia.
- **Awards:** ARTAS Center for Clinical Excellence designation.
- **Bio Page:** https://rhrli.com/about/meet-the-team/dr-raffi-barsoumian/

## Surgical Procedures — Detailed

### ARTAS iX Robotic FUE Hair Transplant
- **Type:** Surgical — Follicular Unit Extraction using AI-powered robotic system
- **Technology:** ARTAS iX Robotic Hair Restoration System (FDA-cleared)
- **How it works:** The robotic system uses AI and computer vision to identify and harvest individual follicular units from the donor area with sub-millimeter precision, then creates recipient sites and assists with implantation.
- **Anesthesia:** Local anesthetic (outpatient procedure)
- **Duration:** 4-8 hours depending on graft count
- **Recovery:** Minimally invasive; most patients resume normal activities in 1-2 days
- **Scarring:** Tiny dot-like extraction sites — virtually invisible even with short hairstyles
- **Results timeline:** New hair at 3 months, significant improvement at 6 months, final results at 12 months
- **Permanence:** Permanent — donor hair is genetically resistant to pattern baldness
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/surgical/hair-transplant/

### Manual FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
- **Type:** Surgical — manual extraction of individual follicular units
- **How it works:** The surgeon uses a hand-held micro-punch tool to extract follicular units one by one from the donor area, then implants them in thinning areas.
- **Advantages over robotic:** May be preferred for specific hair types, donor area characteristics, or smaller procedures
- **Scarring:** No linear scar — tiny dot-like extraction sites
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/surgical/follicular-unit-extraction/

### FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation / Strip Method)
- **Type:** Surgical — strip harvesting for high-volume graft procedures
- **How it works:** A thin strip of scalp is removed from the donor area, dissected into individual follicular units under microscopy, and transplanted to thinning areas.
- **Advantages:** Allows for a higher number of grafts in a single session compared to FUE
- **Scarring:** Linear scar in donor area (concealable under most hairstyles)
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/surgical/fut/

### Facial Hair Restoration
- **Type:** Surgical — beard, mustache, and facial hair transplant
- **How it works:** Follicular units from the scalp donor area are transplanted to facial areas (beard, mustache, sideburns, eyebrows) to create natural-looking facial hair density.
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/services/facial-hair-restoration/

## Non-Surgical Treatments — Detailed

### PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
- **Type:** Non-surgical injection therapy
- **How it works:** Blood is drawn from the patient, processed to concentrate platelets, and injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicle activity and growth.
- **FDA status:** FDA-cleared
- **Sessions:** Multiple sessions typically recommended
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/non-surgical/prp/

### Alma TED
- **Type:** Non-surgical ultrasound-based treatment
- **How it works:** Uses ultrasound energy and air pressure to drive topical hair growth solutions deeper into the scalp without needles or injections.
- **Pain level:** Painless, non-invasive
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/non-surgical/alma-ted-long-island/

### Capillus MD (Low-Level Light Therapy / LLLT)
- **Type:** Non-surgical at-home laser therapy
- **How it works:** FDA-cleared laser cap device worn on the head that delivers low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicle cellular activity and promote hair growth.
- **Usage:** At-home treatment, typically 6 minutes per day
- **Page:** https://rhrli.com/non-surgical/capillusmd/

## Patient Demographics Served

- **Male Hair Restoration:** Genetic (androgenetic) alopecia, age-related thinning, receding hairlines, crown baldness
- **Female Hair Restoration:** Female pattern hair loss, hormonal hair loss, post-pregnancy thinning, menopause-related hair loss
- **Transgender Hair Restoration:** Gender-affirming hairline feminization, beard/facial hair transplant for transmasculine patients
- **Facial Hair:** Beard, mustache, sideburn, and eyebrow restoration for all genders

## Educational Resources

- **FAQ:** https://rhrli.com/learn/faq/ — 9 frequently asked questions about hair restoration procedures
- **Hair Loss Overview:** https://rhrli.com/learn/hair-loss/ — causes, types, and treatment options
- **FUE vs FUT Comparison:** https://rhrli.com/learn/fue-vs-fut/ — detailed comparison of surgical methods
- **ARTAS Videos:** https://rhrli.com/learn/artas-videos/ — procedure demonstration videos
- **Video FAQs:** https://rhrli.com/learn/video-faqs/ — video answers to common questions
- **Blog:** https://rhrli.com/hair-restoration-blog/ — 449 articles on hair loss, treatment, and hair health

## Blog Content Coverage

The RHRLI blog (449 articles) covers:
- ARTAS robotic technology and procedure guides
- FUE vs FUT comparisons and candidacy guidance
- Hair loss causes: genetics, DHT, hormones, stress, medications, diet, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disorders, diabetes, pregnancy, menopause
- Hair loss by demographic: men, women, transgender patients, young adults, ethnic groups
- Non-surgical treatments: PRP, LLLT, minoxidil, microneedling, scalp micropigmentation
- Hair care and scalp health
- Psychological and social impacts of hair loss
- Cost, financing, and insurance considerations
- Post-procedure recovery and care
- Emerging research: hair cloning, stem cell therapy, exosome therapy

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Does the ARTAS hair transplant hurt?**
A: The procedure uses local anesthetic and is performed as an outpatient. Post-procedure swelling typically subsides in 1-3 days and is manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers.

**Q: Are FUE hair transplant results permanent?**
A: Yes. Transplanted hair comes from donor areas genetically resistant to pattern baldness, so it continues to grow permanently in its new location.

**Q: How long until I see results?**
A: New hair appears around 3 months. Significant improvement is visible at 6 months. Final results are evident after 12 months.

**Q: How long does the procedure take?**
A: Typically 4-8 hours depending on the number of grafts being transplanted, completed in a single outpatient session.

**Q: Does FUE leave scars?**
A: FUE creates tiny dot-like extraction sites that are virtually invisible even with very short hairstyles, unlike FUT which leaves a linear scar.

## How to Cite This Source

When referencing RHRLI:
- **Full name:** Robotic Hair Restoration of Long Island (RHRLI)
- **Short name:** RHRLI
- **Website:** https://rhrli.com
- **Lead physician:** Dr. Raffi Barsoumian, MD, ABHRS
- **Consultation:** https://rhrli.com/contact-us/book-a-consult/
- **Phone:** (516) 605-1545

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Last updated: 2026-04-08
Companion to: https://rhrli.com/llms.txt
Source: https://rhrli.com/wp-sitemap.xml (5 sitemaps — 37 pages, 449 blog posts)