The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Head and Neck Reconstruction and Facial Cosmetic Surgery.

Facial Plast Surg

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Published: December 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy delivers oxygen to tissues that lack sufficient oxygen, making it beneficial for head and neck reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.
  • HBO is particularly effective in treating issues related to radiation damage and supporting compromised surgical flaps and grafts.
  • The text reviews existing literature and shares practical experiences in applying HBO for improving outcomes in facial cosmetic procedures and tissue recovery.

Article Abstract

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is a treatment modality with the primary mechanism of therapy being the delivery of oxygen to hypoxic tissues. A review of HBO applications in the field of head and neck reconstruction and facial cosmetic surgery is provided. HBO can be useful in the management of radiation sequelae and treatment of compromised flaps and grafts. It may also have application in tissue compromise following cosmetic surgery and dermal fillers. We provide evidence from the available literature as well as highlight our experience in using HBO in head and neck reconstruction.

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