Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) at Medical Aesthetics of the Hudson Valley is a non-invasive treatment that substantially increases the amount of oxygen in a person’s bloodstream, promoting stem cell mobilization and repairing damaged tissue to heal internal and external wounds in the body. Because it’s a versatile therapy that can be utilized by a wide range of patients, including diabetics and those who've experienced a concussion, a stroke, or cancer treatments, it is often incorporated into a variety of health optimization and recovery plans. A new study indicates that Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments in healthy aging adults can stop the aging of blood cells and reverse the aging process. In the biological sense, the adults' blood cells actually grow younger as the treatments progress.

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy used for?

Since the body requires oxygen in its healing process, doctors use hyperbaric therapy to increase a person's oxygen levels, which in turn can help the body regenerate red blood cells, fight bacterial infections, and speed up its natural healing. This makes the therapy helpful for those suffering from:

  • Decompression sickness (aka the bends)

  • Burns

  • Skin infections

  • Anemia (iron deficiency)

  • Other injuries, including those incurred during sports or athletic activities

  • Possibly migraines, allergies, asthma, and heart disease, although there is less scientific evidence to back these claims.

HBOT can also disable the toxins of certain bacteria. It also increases oxygen concentration in the tissues. This helps them resist infection. In addition, the therapy improves the ability of white blood cells to find and destroy invaders.

Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy reverse aging?

Research indicated that the treatments actually reversed the aging process in two of its major aspects: The telomeres at the ends of the chromosomes grew longer instead of shorter, at a rate of 20%-38% for the different cell types; and the percentage of senescent cells in the overall cell population was reduced significantly – by 11%-37% depending on cell type. Three months of HBOT was able to elongate telomeres at rates far beyond any currently available interventions or lifestyle modifications. A new study indicates that hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in healthy aging adults can stop the aging of blood cells and reverse the aging process. In the biological sense, the adults' blood cells actually grow younger as the treatments progress.

What are the  Benefits of Oxygen Therapy?

Increased oxygen that is available to all the cells in your body has a healing and regenerative effect. This is true for cells in your brain, organs and muscles, and it is true for your skin. Oxygen therapy offers a way to deliver pure oxygen to help your body fight the normal aging process, including the skin. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy  sessions can deliver higher levels of oxygen to the cells. Air and oxygen are basic needs but can create dramatic results when used therapeutically. This can have several benefits for anti-aging, including:

  • Higher levels of collagen and elastin in the skin.

  • Quicker healing after surgery or other treatments like laser therapy.

  • Improved detoxification. In filtering toxins out of the air and breathing in highly oxygenated air instead, your body will have the chance to purge heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants that it might absorb all the time because of environmental pollution.

  • Improved blood flow and circulation. 

  • Cell regeneration. Release of restorative cells. As your body takes in more oxygen, these substances are released  at higher rates.. This helps to promote healing and wound regeneration.

  • Improved immune system performance. As your blood carries extra oxygen throughout your body’s tissues, the immune system becomes better able to fight off bacteria and viruses. 

  • Reduced swelling. As your body gains more oxygen, it becomes more capable of protecting itself and repairing the damage. This minimizes the inflammation response and can restore energy levels, reduce soreness or muscle fatigue, and more.

  • Higher energy levels, better sleep, enhanced immune system and overall wellness.

  • Decreased stress and anxiety.

How will I feel after hyperbaric treatment?

Generally, patients will experience no after effects from HBOT. However, some patients report a popping or cracking in their ears between treatments. This sensation should be relieved in the same manner used to clear the ears while in the chamber.

How often should you do Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for anti-aging?

More is better with HBOT.  20 to 80 total sessions to be recommended, and a patient may be required to come in for treatments 5 days a week, or more, to treat a particular condition. Some conditions may even benefit from being treated twice a day with HBOT sessions, at least for a short period of time.

  • HBOT promotes fast fatigue recovery

  • It accelerates tissue repair and cell growth

  • Reduces body inflammation and swelling

  • Boosts the functioning of the immune system

Who is not a candidate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

The one absolute contraindication to hyperbaric oxygen treatment is a patient with an untreated pneumothorax. All patients should have lung imaging before treatment.

How long are the treatments for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Your session will be 45-60 minutes. During this time you can nap, read, use your phone or listen to music.  Most people find the session relaxing. You will hear the gentle hum of the generator.

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