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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an AMA and FDA approved medical treatment which enhances the body's natural healing processes by inhalation of 100% oxygen. This treatment is administered in a pressurized chamber which increases plasma oxygen concentration. Since healing cannot take place without appropriate oxygen levels in the tissues, HBOT supplies oxygen to damaged tissues and allows the body's natural healing process to take over.
During a treatment, oxygen under pressure is delivered within the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, increasing the partial pressure of oxygen within a person's body as much as fifteen times above normal tissue saturation. Increased oxygen accelerates healing processes and assists in treating a variety of medical conditions. HBOT is approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for certain medical conditions. Cost of treatment for some indications may be covered by Medicare and private insurance companies.
Our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is administered in a private setting, in a state-of-the-art single occupancy "Sechrist Monoplace Chamber". During the treatment you can watch TV, listen to music or take a nap. Our medical team, including a certified technician has an extensive background in hyperbaric medicine and will make you feel comfortable throughout your treatment process.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is FDA approved for certain conditions, including but not limited to:
- Diabetic wounds and ulcers of lower extremities
- Osteomyelitis (Refractory)
- Radiation tissue damage (soft tissue and osteonecrosis)
- Skin grafts and flaps
- Necrotizing soft tissue infections
- Gas gangrene
- Thermal burns
- Severe anemia
- Crush injuries
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HBOT is gaining widespread recognition in treating emerging indications, including:
- Autism
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Migraines
- Sudden hearing loss
- Cerebral palsy
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lyme disease
- Addiction
- Multiple sclerosis
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Cancer treatment recovery
- Scleroderma
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Cosmetic Surgery Benefits
Patients recovering from cosmetic surgery need to exercise extra care to ensure that tissues receive enough oxygen during the healing process. HBOT in conjunction with cosmetic surgery is an effective way to expedite the healing process and shorten the recuperation time by approximately 50%.
HBOT accelerates healing in patients undergoing face lifts, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, tummy tucks, liposuction, breast reduction or augmentation and many other procedures. After HBOT, circulating stem cells, which are crucial to the repair of injured tissues, increase by eightfold.
HBOT is a safe way to decrease pain, swelling, bruising, redness and inflammation in the tissues, resulting in less discomfort and scarring after surgery. HBOT stimulates the natural production of collagen and has an anti-bacterial effect that reduces the risk of infection. Additionally, scars are minimized and many patients report discontinued use of pain medication after 24 hours.
A typical cosmetic surgery HBOT protocol involves one treatment pre-surgery and four treatments post-surgery. More and more cosmetic surgeons are incorporating hyperbaric oxygen therapy into their pre and post-operative programs. At Desert Hyperbaric Medicine, we offer special rates for cosmetic surgery patients. Complimentary transportation is available upon request. Please contact our office for more information or to schedule a complimentary tour of our facility.
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