Surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures (tummy tucks, nose refinement, liposuction, face lift, breast augmentation, chemical peels, and more) leave swelling, bruising, and redness, as well as the potential for scarring and infection. HBOT has been shown to provide benefits in the pre and post-op recovery period by increasing the oxygen concentration in all body tissue. Cosmetic surgery patients who undergo HBOT have shown to recover more quickly and experience less scarring. 

Evidence has shown HBOT aids in surgery preparation and accelerated recovery in the following ways:

• Reduces swelling, inflammation and bruising,
• Enhances oxygen availability to injured tissue,
• Decreases risk of infection at the incision site due to oxygen’s antibacterial effect,
• Increases angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels),
• Aids in increased up take of fat and skin grafts,
• Promotes fibroblast proliferation/collagen synthesis, decreasing fibrosis,
• Reduces postoperative pain.

For surgical healing we would recommend 10 sessions pre-surgery and 10 sessions post-surgery. Always get your consultants advice before proceeding.