Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
In Gainesville, FL
At North Florida Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, we now offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a relaxing, non-invasive treatment designed to help your body heal from the inside out.
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, preparing for a procedure, or simply looking to boost your overall wellness, our soft-shell pressurized hyperbaric chamber helps optimize your body’s natural repair process.
Treatment: Non-invasive oxygen therapy delivered in a pressurized chamber
Benefits: Supports surgical recovery and tissue healing
Duration: Sessions typically last 60 minutes
Recovery: No downtime required
A hyperbaric chamber is a comfortable, pressurized environment that delivers concentrated oxygen to the body at a higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure.
This allows oxygen to dissolve more effectively into your bloodstream, reaching deeper into tissues than red blood cells alone can, helping your body repair, recover, and rejuvenate faster.
Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber uses a modern soft-shell, monoplace design to deliver hyperbaric oxygen in a comfortable, private setting. Unlike a large hospital multi-place chamber, this pressurized chamber is designed for a single patient, allowing for focused oxygen therapy in a quiet, relaxed room.
There are two types of hyperbaric chambers commonly used in medicine: rigid hospital-based multiplace chambers and monoplace chambers like ours. Our soft-shell hyperbaric chamber offers several advantages:
Because our chamber operates at controlled, moderate pressure levels, most patients describe the experience as relaxing. You may feel fullness in your ears — similar to the feeling of flying — but simple swallowing techniques help equalize pressure safely.
During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you lie comfortably inside the chamber while breathing pure oxygen under increased air pressure. This process allows your lungs to gather more oxygen than would be possible at normal air pressure. Oxygen dissolves in the blood plasma, helping deliver more oxygen to tissues, blood vessels, and areas where circulation may be compromised.
For patients recovering from surgery, trauma, or a chronic wound, this type of oxygen therapy supports cellular healing.
Our hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber uses a modern soft-shell, monoplace design to deliver hyperbaric oxygen in a comfortable, private setting. Unlike a large hospital multi-place chamber, this pressurized chamber is designed for a single patient, allowing for focused oxygen therapy in a quiet, relaxed room.
There are two types of hyperbaric chambers commonly used in medicine: rigid hospital-based multiplace chambers and monoplace chambers like ours. Our soft-shell hyperbaric chamber offers several advantages:
Because our chamber operates at controlled, moderate pressure levels, most patients describe the experience as relaxing. You may feel fullness in your ears — similar to the feeling of flying — but simple swallowing techniques help equalize pressure safely.
During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you lie comfortably inside the chamber while breathing pure oxygen under increased air pressure. This process allows your lungs to gather more oxygen than would be possible at normal air pressure. Oxygen dissolves in the blood plasma, helping deliver more oxygen to tissues, blood vessels, and areas where circulation may be compromised.
For patients recovering from surgery, trauma, or a chronic wound, this type of oxygen therapy supports cellular healing.
During each session, you’ll sit or lie down comfortably inside the chamber as it gently pressurizes.
Under these conditions, oxygen dissolves directly into your plasma, increasing oxygen delivery to tissues throughout your body. This improved oxygenation helps:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is often used to enhance post-operative healing, reduce downtime, and support natural wellness, making it an ideal complement to both surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic treatments.
Each hyperbaric oxygen session lasts about 40 minutes, allowing you to sit or lie down comfortably inside the soft-shell chamber while it gently pressurizes. Most patients describe the experience as calm and restorative, similar to meditation or a quiet flight. Our team monitors you closely throughout your session to ensure your comfort and safety.
The number of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) sessions recommended will depend on your individual needs and goals.
Your provider will tailor a personalized treatment plan and adjust frequency as your body heals and responds. Hyperbaric therapy is completely non-invasive, requires no downtime, and can be seamlessly integrated into your post-surgical recovery or overall wellness routine.
Experience enhanced healing with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which increases oxygen levels to support your body's natural recovery processes. Whether you're seeking a single session for a quick boost or a package for ongoing benefits, this therapy offers a non-invasive solution to promote wellness.
Because oxygen travels through the bloodstream, HBOT supports healing throughout the entire body rather than targeting a single area, making it a versatile adjunct to many treatments and procedures.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial for:
During your complimentary consultation, our team will discuss your goals and determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy is right for you.
No downtime is required after a session. Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Staying hydrated and following your provider’s recommendations helps maximize the benefits of therapy.
If used post-surgically, HBOT is typically integrated into your overall recovery plan for optimal support.
Many patients report feeling improved energy and circulation shortly after treatment, while tissue-level healing benefits occur gradually as oxygen supports cellular repair.
When used as part of a surgical recovery plan, HBOT may contribute to smoother healing and enhanced tissue health. Results vary depending on individual health factors and treatment goals.
Our Gainesville office provides a comfortable, medically supervised setting where patients can safely experience the benefits of soft-shell hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
We use this treatment to support patients before and after plastic surgery, as well as those interested in wellness and recovery treatments that promote long-term health and vitality.
By increasing oxygen availability, the body can more efficiently repair cells, fight inflammation, and optimize healing, making it a powerful complement to your surgical and aesthetic care plan.
Experience the restorative benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Gainesville, FL, at North Florida Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics. Our experienced team will help you customize a treatment plan to support healing, recovery, and overall wellness.
Dr. John W. Tyrone, founder of North Florida Plastic Surgery, is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his years of surgical experience and a longstanding reputation in the Gainesville community.
His commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence helped establish the foundation that the practice continues to build upon today.
Dr. David Mateo de Acosta is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his signature "Body by Mateo" breast and body contouring procedures.
Originally from Havana, Cuba, Dr. David Mateo’s diverse academic background and global surgical training have helped him become an intentional, efficient, and adaptive surgeon. Additionally, Dr. David Mateo is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to assist a diverse range of patients in achieving their beauty goals. Now serving patients across North Florida, Dr. David Mateo is an experienced plastic surgeon, dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
Most sessions last approximately 60 minutes.
When performed under medical supervision, HBOT is considered safe for appropriate candidates.
The number of sessions varies depending on your goals; some patients use it for short-term surgical recovery, while others pursue a series of treatments.
No. Patients may experience mild ear pressure during chamber pressurization, similar to flying, but the treatment itself is painless.
HBOT may support tissue oxygenation and healing after procedures such as liposuction, breast surgery, facelifts, skin removal surgery, tummy tucks, and body contouring, depending on individual circumstances.
Some hospital-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments for conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning, severe infections, gas embolism, decompression sickness, or radiation injuries may be covered by Medicare and other insurance plans. Coverage depends on the diagnosis and medical necessity. We recommend verifying benefits directly with your primary care provider to determine whether your specific treatment qualifies.
