Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Enhanced Postoperative Recovery in Hair Transplantation

December 2025 in “ Cureus ”

Flavio Giardiello, Leonardo De Medeiros Quirino, Renan Brigante, Maxim Chumak

hyperbaric oxygen therapy hair transplantation follicular unit excision graft integration HBOT

Studysummary This case report found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy significantly accelerated postoperative recovery in hair transplantation patients, improving healing, graft integration, and patient satisfaction without complications.

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This case report evaluates hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as an adjunctive treatment to enhance postoperative recovery in hair transplantation. Five male patients undergoing follicular unit excision received HBOT sessions, resulting in complete scab elimination within 3-5 days, excellent graft integration rates (97-99%), and high patient satisfaction. Recovery time averaged 2.8 days, with pain significantly reduced by day three. No complications were observed, suggesting HBOT is a promising treatment to improve outcomes and patient experience in hair transplantation, though further studies are needed to optimize protocols.

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