Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Charlottesville, VA

Accelerate recovery and reduce swelling and scarring after surgery.

Recuperate & Return To Life Faster

Dr. Elizabeth Chance prioritizes smooth and stress-free recovery at C + Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Charlottesville, Virginia. During each procedure, she employs a series of surgical techniques to reduce postoperative swelling, bleeding, and discomfort. To facilitate an even better patient recovery experience, she also offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Charlottesville, VA, or (HBOT). HBOT exposes the body to higher-than-average amounts of oxygen, which stimulates faster healing at a cellular level.

How Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Work?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Charlottesville, VA, occurs in a pressurized space, where the patient simply has to lie down and breathe normally. In contrast, the oxygen level in their body passively increases. The heightened pressure of the Hyperbaric setting spurs the body to process more oxygen into the blood than normal.

Increased levels of oxygen in the blood are beneficial because more oxygen leads to improved cellular health. Healthy cells are a foundational component of healthy tissues and organs, ultimately affecting the whole body's health. HBOT sessions last 60-90 minutes, depending on the patient's need.

What Benefits Can I Expect From Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Patients who undergo regular HBOT treatments will have a significant reduction in swelling and inflammation as they heal from surgery. HBOT also increases blood flow, which helps steer more nutrients and oxygen to the healing body parts. In broad terms, HBOT promotes helps patients recover faster and decreases the risk of infection from viruses, bacteria, and fungi, which die in high-oxygen environments.

What Risks Should I Expect?

When performed under the care of an expert medical team in a properly accredited environment, HBOT is a safe and effective treatment. Oxygen toxicity is a rare risk and is normally only seen in hospitals, which use much higher amounts of oxygen. For peace of mind, our caring staff carefully monitors patients as they undergo HBOT.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy At C + Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics

HBOT is a wonderful aid for many issues other than accelerating post-operative healing. Our highly-trained staff can explain the benefits of HBOT to you during your consultation, and assess whether you could benefit from it. Below is a sampling of areas where HBOT can help:

Collagen activation
Helps with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and joint pain
Sport Recovery/Enhancement
Reducing inflammation
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury
Lyme Disease (killing bacteria)
Addiction Recovery
Alzheimer’s/Dementia

Elevated, Modern Anti-aging Care

At C + Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, Dr. Elizabeth Chance and her all-woman team focus on providing supportive and compassionate care for every patient. Healing from a cosmetic procedure can be taxing on the body and spirit. This is why Dr. Chance provides non-surgical resources to increase patient postoperative safety and comfort.

At C + Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, an easy and low-stress recovery is the goal for every patient. If you are interested in facial rejuvenation with Dr. Chance, call us to schedule a consultation today.

Woman-Led & Patient-Forward Care

C+ Co Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Charlottesville, Virginia, is run by an all-woman team led by Dr. Elizabeth Chance, a double board-certified plastic surgeon who exclusively focuses on the face.

The guiding principle Dr. Chance's practice is to provide patient-forward care with compassion and expertise. Dr. Chance and her team understand the emotions that accompany aging because they have felt them too; theirs is a rare perspective in a field dominated by male surgeons.

A patient eye and a love for detail allow Dr. Chance to transform each patient into the best version of themselves. Seeing a patient’s self-esteem soar after a browlift is one of Dr. Chance’s greatest joys. To schedule a one-on-one consultation with her, call us today!