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?
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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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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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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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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