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Wound Healing

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy work synergistically to accelerate tissue repair by optimizing oxygen delivery to damaged areas and supporting essential processes such as angiogenesis,  inflammation regulation and collagen synthesis.  HBOT elevates oxygen levels in plasma, facilitating diffusion into hypoxic tissues, which supports new blood vessel formation, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stimulating fibroblast activity to strengthen the extra cellular matrix (ECM), an essential component of effective wound healing. Additionally, HBOT enhances the body’s antioxidant defenses by boosting enzyme production to counteract oxidative stress, neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and improving cellular resilience. This comprehensive approach minimizes tissue damage, accelerates recovery, and supports optimal healing outcomes.

PEMF therapy enhances post-surgery wound care by optimizing cellular function and improving blood flow. It stimulates nitric oxide production, which promotes blood vessel dilation and angiogenesis, ensuring oxygen and nutrients are efficiently delivered to healing tissues. By activating fibroblasts, PEMF therapy supports collagen synthesis and tissue regeneration while simultaneously reducing inflammation and swelling. Additionally, it also boosts cellular energy by enhancing mitochondrial function, accelerating recovery and promoting stronger, more resilient tissue repair.

Infection Prevention

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) strengthens the immune system by delivering high concentrations of oxygen to tissues, even in areas with limited blood flow. This increased oxygenation boosts the activity of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections, and enhances their ability to destroy bacteria. HBOT also creates an environment where oxygen-sensitive bacteria struggle to survive, reducing bacterial growth in hypoxic areas that are common after surgery. These combined effects make HBOT a powerful tool for reducing infection risks and promoting faster recovery in post-surgical patients.

Nutritional IV’s complement HBOT by delivering key nutrients like Vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, and calcium, which support immune function and healing. Vitamin C enhances white blood cell activity, supports collagen synthesis, stabilizes ECM, while magnesium reduces inflammation and stress on the immune system, creating a powerful combination for post-surgical recovery.

Scarring Reduction

By enhancing fibroblast function and stimulating healthy tissue remodeling, HBOT helps to minimize the formation of scar tissue. It has also been shown to reduce collagen production and inhibit the proliferation of keloid fibroblasts, making it a potential adjunct therapy for managing keloids. Studies indicate that the tissue surrounding keloids is often in a hypoxic state, which exacerbates abnormal collagen production and impairs normal healing processes. HBOT addresses this by delivering high concentrations of oxygen to the affected tissue, reversing hypoxia, promoting angiogenesis, and supporting a more balanced tissue repair process. This combination helps reduce inflammation and accelerates healing, resulting in smoother, less noticeable scars. Additional services like infrared sauna and PEMF therapy can support optimal healing, resulting in smoother, less noticeable scars.

Supporting Complex Revision Cases

For patients undergoing revision surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers significant benefits by addressing the unique challenges of healing compromised tissues. Revision surgeries often involve areas with poor blood supply, scarring, ischemia, or even necrosis, making recovery more complex. HBOT enhances oxygen delivery to these tissues, stimulating angiogenesis and improving cellular repair processes. This supports faster and more effective healing, even in areas that have been previously damaged.

After surgery, HBOT reduces inflammation, minimizes scar tissue formation, and lowers the risk of infection, while also aiding in the recovery of tissues affected by necrosis. By promoting collagen production, resolving edema, and revitalizing compromised areas, HBOT helps improve wound integrity and overall recovery. For patients facing the complexities of revision surgery, HBOT provides a powerful adjunct therapy that enhances healing, ensures smoother recoveries, and supports achieving the best possible surgical results.

Improving Patient Surgery Experience

Extivita’s therapies are designed to provide a superior recovery experience by addressing common post-surgical concerns and promoting long-term wellness. A smoother and more comfortable recovery not only improves patient satisfaction but can also enhance surgical outcomes and reduce the likelihood of complications. By integrating these therapies into your practice, plastic surgeons can offer added value to their patients, reinforcing trust, reducing recovery time, and helping ensure patients feel supported throughout their healing journey. This comprehensive care approach can differentiate your practice and foster stronger patient relationships.