HBOT

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HBOT Dr. Maisam Fazel Refresh MediSpa

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive healing method that places the patient in a pressurized, oxygen-rich chamber to accelerate tissue regrowth and repair. Oxygen is a nutrient that our bodies require for cell growth and the use of ATP energy. Breathing pure oxygen in a controlled environment has had remarkable effects on the healing process and has been shown to improve conditions like radiation sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, inflammation, and even COVID-19. (1)

Dr. Maisam Fazel is now offering HBOT sessions at Refresh MediSpa in Amersham. Contact our office or call +44 330 660 0979 to schedule your healing session. If you have attempted other therapies and had little to no success, see what the innovation of HBOT can do for your condition.

About HBOT

Oxygen is one of the most important nutrients our bodies require to function, but it is often overlooked because of the way it enters our bodies. Most people think of nutrients as coming from the foods they eat, but the respiration process and intake of oxygen operate nearly identically to digestion in the distribution of nutrients to different tissues. Oxygen is primarily used in the cells’ mitochondria, where it accepts electrons and facilitates the creation and implementation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) energy. (1)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy operates on this principle to stimulate healing. An increased level of oxygen dissolved in the bloodstream means that the mitochondria can work overtime, thus creating new cells to replace the damaged tissue faster.

Effective Implementation of HBOT

HBOT has shown application and successful treatment for a vast array of ailments. Some of the conditions that respond best can be found below. It is not a requirement to have any of these conditions to schedule an appointment with Dr. Fazel; HBOT is available for anyone who seeks this innovative treatment.

  • Tissue Trauma: Injuries respond very well to HBOT therapy. When damaged tissues cannot receive blood, they will not receive any oxygen. If there is no oxygen, cells are not able to reproduce and create new tissue, leading to the death of the tissue. Treating a patient through HBOT revitalizes their cellular operation with increased oxygen and stimulates their healing. In particular, patients who have undergone plastic surgery procedures may benefit greatly from HBOT sessions.
  • Athletic Recovery: Providing extra oxygen to strained and overworked muscles can help an athlete get back to their sport faster and return stronger. Over time, this will help muscles naturally utilize oxygen more efficiently.
  • Decompression Sickness: Often referred to as “the bends,” this condition, commonly found in scuba divers, is brought on when dissolved gasses in the bloodstream form bubbles due to a rapid change in pressure. While not directly fatal, decompression sickness can cause joint pain, skin rashes, extreme fatigue and confusion, weakness in the limbs, headaches, and dizziness. (2) Using HBOT to raise the oxygen levels in a controlled environment helps the body heal these symptoms and dissolve the gas bubbles.
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: This odourless, colourless gas is formed as a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion. Poisoning can be fatal with extended exposure, and even small doses can cause long-term cognitive and cardiovascular complications. HBOT therapy can dilute the CO dosage in the body and boost the body’s healing process, and has been shown to be extremely effective at preventing long-term complications, especially when administered within the first 24 hours of exposure. (1)
  • Severe Burns: Similar to the use of HBOT for major trauma, applying this innovative therapy to severe burns prompts cells to dispose of damaged tissue and replace it with new, healthy skin. (3)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has also shown efficacy in treating embolisms, ulcers, visual complications, infections, radiation poisoning, and more. Introducing an influx of oxygen to the body to boost the body’s natural healing allows each cell to have more strength, ultimately giving the body more power to heal difficult ailments.

Benefits of HBOT

The non-invasive nature of hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers countless benefits to patients. One of the most notable is the relaxed nature of the treatment. Patients simply sit or lie down in a pressurized chamber, and the augmented healing process happens naturally. No medication regimens, incisions, stitches, or even anaesthetic are required for HBOT treatment. Other benefits patients experience include:

  • Faster, Stronger Wound Healing: Cells can replace themselves and create new, healthy tissue much faster with an influx of oxygen.
  • Joint Pain Relief: Controlled pressure alleviates pain in joints, and added oxygen reduces inflammation and lubricates joints with new tissue.
  • Reduced Swelling: Increased pressure in the HBOT chamber compresses swollen areas and facilitates normal blood flow.
  • Boosts Mental Health: Patients often utilize their HBOT sessions as a time to meditate and practice mindfulness while their body recovers.
  • Curbs Long-Term Complications: Enhanced healing allows the body to correct the long-term effects of COVID-19, CO poisoning, radiation sickness, and others.
  • Quicker Post-Surgery Recovery: Increased muscle oxygenation rebuilds strength in operated areas.
  • More Efficient Blood Flow: A higher concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream leads to better oxygen uptake by cells.

Candidates

Dr. Fazel does not require patients to have any existing condition to qualify for HBOT treatment. If you believe you would benefit from this treatment, then schedule a consultation to learn more. HBOT can facilitate healing for a wide array of conditions, but some patients who often respond to treatment the best are those with chronic joint pain, chronic inflammation, CO poisoning, thermal or chemical burns, sudden loss of hearing, major lacerations, and other trauma, wound abscess, infections, and more. (4) Patients suffering from decompression sickness respond extremely well to HBOT treatments as their blood gasses redissolve and pressure returns to normal. Athletes of all levels benefit from this treatment too, as it enhances muscle recovery and promotes growth and efficient oxygen use. This innovative treatment gains more applications each day, so contact Dr. Fazel or call +44 330 660 0979 to discover how HBOT can help you, no matter what your condition may be!

Personal Consultation

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has applications for countless different conditions, so there is no standard plan for each patient. Depending on your needs, Dr. Fazel may recommend different concentrations of oxygen, different pressures, and different lengths of time spent inside the chamber. Schedule a one-on-one consultation to create an individualized, effective treatment plan so you can maximize the effects of your therapy.

Procedure

Once you have entered the HBOT chamber and have settled, Dr. Fazel will begin the oxygen flow. Depending on the pressure, duration, and treatment goal, pressure may be increased and decreased, and the oxygen content will be matched. It is not possible to breathe pure oxygen at pressures greater than 2.8 atmospheres, so complimentary gasses like helium, nitrogen, or ozone may be incorporated to assist the body’s oxygen uptake. (1)

As you take in more oxygen, the imbalance between the concentration in your lungs and that in your bloodstream will cause the oxygen to diffuse throughout the body, thus bringing the added oxygen dosage to the necessary sites. The changing pressure may cause your ears to pop, just like what would happen during a flight. This can be resolved by chewing gum or closing your mouth and nose and blowing. This is nothing more than a minor inconvenience for most patients, and it means that the HBOT is working correctly.

After Your Session

There are very few recovery steps following an HBOT session. As the chamber depressurizes and returns to standard atmospheric pressure, you may feel your ears pop again. You will now be breathing a standard air composition instead of pure oxygen, so Dr. Fazel recommends slow, calm breaths to readjust your lungs, but this will happen naturally regardless of controlled breathing.

Results

HBOT Dr. Maisam Fazel Refresh MediSpa

Because hyperbaric oxygen therapy can assist with a multitude of conditions, the results ultimately depend on the patient. However, results that are commonly seen are increased and healthier blood flow, enhanced wound healing, stronger breathing, reduced inflammation, and more. (5) It is important to note that HBOT itself is not the cure for a patient’s condition, but rather it enhances the ability of cells to reproduce and repair damaged tissues by creating an oxygen-rich environment. Because of this, results can also vary based on the patient’s own healing processes.

Cost of HBOT in Amersham

The cost of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments differs depending on the patient’s intentions, condition, and treatment goals, type of injury or ailment, and other factors. For a personalized plan and estimated cost, schedule a consultation with Dr. Fazel online or call us at +44 330 660 0979.

References

  1. Ortega MA, Fraile-Martinez O, García-Montero C, et al. A General Overview on the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Applications, Mechanisms and Translational Opportunities. Medicina. 2021;57(9):864. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57090864
  2. Harvard Health Publishing. Decompression Sickness – Harvard Health. Harvard Health. Published January 2, 2019. https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/decompression-sickness-a-to-z
  3. Simman R, Bach K. Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Ischemic Soft Tissue Wounds: A Case Series. Eplasty. 2022;22:e61. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9748824/
  4. Jones MW, H Alan Wyatt. Hyperbaric, Physics. Nih.gov. Published January 17, 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448104/
  5. Teguh DN, Bol Raap R, Koole A, et al. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for nonhealing wounds: Treatment results of a single center. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2020;29(2):254-260. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12884