Surgical Recovery
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy after surgery.
Healing is where surgical results are won or lost — and many patients now build recovery into their plan as deliberately as the procedure itself. Whether you've had a cosmetic procedure or another type of surgery, many people choose HBOT after surgery as part of supporting the body's natural healing process.
Why patients choose HBOT after surgery
After surgery, the body's repair processes depend on oxygen. HBOT raises the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood, delivering it to tissues throughout the body. Many patients choose HBOT after surgery hoping to support:
- the body's natural healing and tissue-repair processes
- healthy circulation to recovering tissue
- comfort during the recovery period
The recognized exception
For specific surgical situations — compromised skin grafts and flaps, and delayed radiation injury in a previously treated surgical field — HBOT is a recognized treatment, not an elective add-on. If your surgeon is managing one of these, HBOT has established clinical support.
Start soon after surgery
Many patients begin HBOT within the first days after their procedure, once their surgeon confirms it's appropriate. We coordinate directly with your surgeon — whether or not they operate at our facility — and every plan begins with a physician's clearance.
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