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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Introduction

Introduction to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a therapeutic modality used alongside surgery to accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation, and support a seamless healing process. It relies on pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to provide patients with a regenerative approach to recovery. Double-board-certified facial surgeon Dr. David Harley in Cashiers (conveniently located near Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC) is excited to offer patients access to today’s most cutting-edge technologies and solutions, including HBOT after surgery.

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What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

During a hyperbaric oxygen therapy session at our state-of-the-art practices, patients lie in a comfortable, pressurized chamber and breathe pure oxygen. This post-surgical treatment expedites healing, minimizes inflammation, and promotes rapid tissue regeneration. By increasing oxygen levels in the blood, HBOT supports the body’s natural repair process. When combined with Dr. Harley’s minimally invasive approach to facial surgery using local anesthesia, HBOT supports an even smoother and more restorative healing journey.

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Who Are the Best Candidates For Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is suitable for most patients, provided they are healthy and have realistic expectations. The treatment is performed in combination with Dr. Harley’s minimally invasive facial procedures to accelerate healing, prevent infection, and reduce inflammation after surgery. This reflects Dr. Harley’s ongoing dedication to exemplary patient care and a seamless healing process. To make sure you are a candidate for HBOT, the doctor will conduct a thorough medical review and initial assessment at his office in Cashiers. Please note that HBOT may not be recommended for those with eustachian tube dysfunction or significant claustrophobia.

What Are the Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

HBOT, offers a range of powerful benefits to support your treatment and help you make the most of your cosmetic journey by minimizing downtime and speeding healing.

HBOT:

  • Increases oxygen supply to tissues
  • Promotes accelerated healing
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Supports the body’s innate self-repair abilities
  • Prevents infection and other complications
  • Optimizes overall wellness and health
  • Boosts energy levels
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What’s the First Step?

Your first step in undergoing HBOT as an add-on to facial surgery is to attend a private consultation with Dr. Harley in Cashiers, NC. This visit is dedicated to answering your questions, reviewing your treatment plan, and ensuring you have a clear understanding of the procedure, including its risks, costs, and expected outcomes. Once you are approved, our team will schedule your HBOT session in combination with your surgery to promote expedited healing and recovery.

What to Expect on the Day of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

On the day of your treatment in Cashiers, you will be placed in a pressurized chamber and exposed to pure oxygen. By increasing the amount of oxygen the body receives, HBOT supports faster tissue healing, increased collagen production, improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and overall wellness.

Once you are settled inside the chamber, air pressure slowly increases to 1.5-2 times the everyday atmospheric pressure, allowing the body to painlessly receive the therapeutic effects of pure oxygen in a highly efficient manner. For the next 60-90 minutes, you will breathe in 100% oxygen. During this time, you can read, rest, relax, or sleep.

The HBOT treatment process is non-invasive and feels meditative. You may feel mild pressure shifts in your ears, similar to those experienced on an airplane. This sensation usually passes shortly.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Care

After your appointments you may experience mild side effects. This includes minor ear discomfort resulting from the changes in pressure, a symptom that usually resolves quickly. Fatigue, swelling, or dizziness may also occur and last a few hours.

For the first 24 hours after your session, avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting to allow the body to absorb oxygen and complete its full healing process.

How Much Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Cost?

The cost of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in can vary and will be discussed during your private consultation with Dr. Harley and his team. An all-inclusive, personalized quote can be provided for your facial surgery, including HBOT sessions.

Why Choose Dr. Harley?

For nearly 20 years, Dr. David Harley has provided outstanding care and natural-looking results for his patients in the Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, area. As a double-board-certified plastic surgeon who has dedicated his career exclusively to aesthetic solutions for the face and neck, Dr. Harley is known for his meticulous attention to detail, artistry, and commitment to patient safety. He continuously seeks out today’s most innovative and advanced treatment modalities to accelerate recovery and reduce overall risks and discomfort. Based in Cashiers, Dr. Harley offers minimally invasive options that rely on local anesthesia. Night or day, he remains available via phone and email to support patients and guide them through their unique surgical journeys.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy FAQ’S

Schedule Your Consultation

If you have questions about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and how it can support a seamless, stress-free recovery process after surgery, please reach out to our team today to book an introductory consultation.

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