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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) May Accelerate Facelift Recovery by 64%

Updated: Aug 17


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This peer-reviewed case–control study explores the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct to facelift surgery. By comparing patients who received HBOT with those who did not, the researchers evaluated whether this therapy could reduce complication rates and improve healing outcomes. Notably, patients in the HBOT group experienced an average wound healing time of 13.3 days, compared to 36.9 days in the control group—a reduction of over 23 days, or approximately 64% faster healing. These findings may be of interest to plastic surgeons looking to enhance postoperative recovery protocols.


Study Overview


  • Title: Assessing the Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Facelift Outcomes: A Case–Control Study Comparing Outcomes in Patients With and Without Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


  • Quick Summary: This study evaluated the impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on postoperative healing and complication rates in facelift surgeries. It compared outcomes between patients who received HBOT and those who did not, focusing on wound healing duration, complication rates, and patient satisfaction.


  • Key Findings:

    • Patients who received HBOT healed an average of 23.6 days faster, representing a 64% reduction in wound healing time compared to those who did not receive HBOT.


  • Study Details:

    • Sample Size: 20 female patients (9 received HBOT; 11 did not)

    • Study Period: 2019 to 2022

    • Key Outcomes:

      • Wound healing in HBOT group: mean of 13.3 days

      • Wound healing in control group: mean of 36.9 days


  • Year Published: 2023


  • Where Published: Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum


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