How HBOT Supports Plastic Surgery Recovery
After plastic surgery, tissues are inflamed, blood flow may be compromised, and healing is just beginning.
Oxygen Therapy delivers 100% oxygen under pressure, helping the body restore tissue integrity, prevent complications, and accelerate recovery.
Key benefits after surgery include:
- Reduced swelling and inflammation.
- Improved tissue oxygenation for faster healing.
- Enhanced collagen production and skin regeneration.
- Decreased post-operative bruising and discoloration.
- Faster resolution of surgical discomfort and downtime.
Patients recovering from facial surgeries, liposuction, body contouring, or breast augmentation often turn to HBOT to reduce bruising and get back to their lives more quickly. It is especially recommended for public-facing individuals such as performers, news anchors, and professionals.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Flap and Reconstructive Surgeries
In more complex plastic surgeries, such as flap procedures, HBOT plays a critical role in healing.
Flap surgery involves transplanting skin and underlying tissues to cover wounds from trauma, burns, or large surgical removals. These tissue segments need to establish new blood supply in the recipient site to survive.
HBOT supports this process by:
- Enhancing angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels).
- Stimulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).
- Promoting “rooting” between donor and recipient tissues.
- Reducing risk of flap failure or tissue necrosis.
In cases of wound complications or open defects, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment can be used alongside wound VAC therapy, antibiotics, and surgical intervention to reduce infection risk and help prepare the area for successful grafting or closure.
Supporting Hand Surgery and Other Reconstructive Procedures
Plastic surgery also includes hand surgery, eyelid reconstruction, and other delicate procedures that demand optimal healing. HBOT enhances circulation to smaller, often compromised vessels, supporting tissue repair and helping patients regain function and appearance.