I have been offered hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a face lift for an additional fee. Is this therapy proven to shorten healing time? How many physicians offer it?
Answer: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy after a Facelift Hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a facelift is not very helpful in routine cases. It is possible that healing could be slightly accelerated, but it would not have any real practical value. In my practice we utilize this modality in a few selected patients, such as smokers and diabetics. On the other hand, hyperbaric treatment does accelerate healing after laser resurfacing, especially in patients with somewhat delayed healing.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy after a Facelift Hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a facelift is not very helpful in routine cases. It is possible that healing could be slightly accelerated, but it would not have any real practical value. In my practice we utilize this modality in a few selected patients, such as smokers and diabetics. On the other hand, hyperbaric treatment does accelerate healing after laser resurfacing, especially in patients with somewhat delayed healing.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Hyperbaric oxygen after surgery I am a big proponent of HBO therapy in certain situations. I suggest it to my patients and let them decide. In my opinion it does help healing as well as to decrease bruising. I hope this helps
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Postoperative hyperbaric treatment for a facelift is nonsense. There's no reason to undergo hyperbaric treatment after a properly executed facelift. It makes absolutely no sense and could possibly be harmful.
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Answer: Postoperative hyperbaric treatment for a facelift is nonsense. There's no reason to undergo hyperbaric treatment after a properly executed facelift. It makes absolutely no sense and could possibly be harmful.
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November 13, 2017
Answer: It's probably not worth the extra money to use elective hyperbaric therapy! Hello Shensman,Thanks for your question. As I am a plastic surgeon in Denver, I know who has offered you this therapy. For the average patient, there is no good indication for this type of therapy. However, if you happen to be a smoker or have some types of medical conditions that may slow down your normal wound healing, hyperbaric therapy might decrease your risk of wound healing problems. For normal, healthy, nonsmoking patients I typically recommend good preop and postop nutrition to maximize wound healing and recovery. If you have money to burn then it won't hurt you to try it, as long as you have no contraindications to the treatment. I would just save your money and use it to go on a vacation to show off your lovely new face!Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: It's probably not worth the extra money to use elective hyperbaric therapy! Hello Shensman,Thanks for your question. As I am a plastic surgeon in Denver, I know who has offered you this therapy. For the average patient, there is no good indication for this type of therapy. However, if you happen to be a smoker or have some types of medical conditions that may slow down your normal wound healing, hyperbaric therapy might decrease your risk of wound healing problems. For normal, healthy, nonsmoking patients I typically recommend good preop and postop nutrition to maximize wound healing and recovery. If you have money to burn then it won't hurt you to try it, as long as you have no contraindications to the treatment. I would just save your money and use it to go on a vacation to show off your lovely new face!Good luck,Dr. Shah
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January 10, 2015
Answer: Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy effective Thank you for your question. There are indications for use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for management of complex wounds, and an elective Facelift is not on the list of indications. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Answer: Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy effective Thank you for your question. There are indications for use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for management of complex wounds, and an elective Facelift is not on the list of indications. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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