Is the hyperbaric chamber treatment after a mommy makeover worth it?

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My PS offers hyperbaric chamber treatment to promote healing after surgery. I'm still undecided if I want to use it or not, but if it truly will help "speed" my healing along it might be worth it.

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I do not routinely recommend hyperbaric oxygen treatments if you are healthy and do not have problems with wound healing. This is an added expense with not a lot of benefit. Please  Hope this helps and good luck with your surgery.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

There's no good evidence to support the use of hyperbaric oxygen for "enhanced wound healing" in a normally-healing, complication free tummy tuck.  However, if you had a serious circulation problem with the flap with impending tissue necrosis, that might be a reason.All the best,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question and congratulations on your upcoming surgery!  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a mommy makeover is not a regular adjunct and I do not think the risk:reward ratio warrants this type of treatment.  The effects of hyperbaric are temporary in nature and only have specific indications for use.  Speak to your doctor and voice your concerns, they should be able to provide you with the information to make the best decision.  Best wishes!

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no good reason to undergo hyperbaric treatments if you do not have wound healing problem. Hyperbaric treatments have risks as well. So if you are a good candidate for surgery with no healing issues I would not recommend it.Good luck!

James Shoukas, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There is no data in the literature to support hyperbaric oxygen therapy after routine uncomplicated surgery.  There are very specific indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy as hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not without risk.  I would discuss this with your plastic surgeon further and really find out why he or she feels like ou may or may not need this.

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