Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
in Bradenton & Sarasota, FL

Our center in Bradenton offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for patients seeking support for healing, recovery, and overall wellness. During treatment, you relax in our hard-shell hyperbaric chamber, pressurized to 2.0 ATM, while breathing oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. This increases the amount of oxygen available to tissues and may support the body’s natural repair and recovery processes. 

  • For plastic surgery patients, hyperbaric therapy may be incorporated into a treatment plan before or after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery.

  • Wellness sessions are also available for individuals interested in exercise recovery, vitality, relaxation, mental clarity, skin rejuvenation, and general recovery. 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
in Bradenton & Sarasota, FL

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Our center in Bradenton offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for patients seeking support for healing, recovery, and overall wellness. During treatment, you relax in our hard-shell hyperbaric chamber, pressurized to 2.0 ATM, while breathing oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure. This increases the amount of oxygen available to tissues and may support the body’s natural repair and recovery processes.
  • For plastic surgery patients, hyperbaric therapy may be incorporated into a treatment plan before or after cosmetic or reconstructive surgery.
  • Wellness sessions are also available for individuals interested in exercise recovery, vitality, relaxation, mental clarity, skin rejuvenation, and general recovery.
Table of Contents

What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Preparation for Your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Session

What Happens During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Our Hyperbaric Chamber

Recovery After Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Who Is a Candidate for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Cost of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Bradenton & Sarasota, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that combines increased atmospheric pressure with oxygen delivery. Under pressure, oxygen can dissolve more efficiently into the blood plasma and become available to tissues throughout the body.

Increased oxygen availability may support:

  • Tissue healing and repair
  • Reduction of swelling and inflammation
  • Formation of new blood vessels
  • Circulation and tissue oxygenation
  • Recovery following surgery or injury
  • The body’s natural healing processes

HBOT is used as a complementary therapy when clinically appropriate. It does not replace surgery, postoperative care, or other medical treatment prescribed by your healthcare provider.

LA Plastic Surgery also offers Wellness Hyperbaric Sessions for people seeking general recovery and wellness support. These sessions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Preparation for Your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Session

Before treatment, our trained staff will complete a health screening to determine whether hyperbaric therapy is appropriate for you. This is especially important if you have a medical condition, recently underwent surgery, or are preparing for an upcoming procedure.

Before Your Session

Please follow these preparation guidelines:

  • Wear the clinic-approved garments supplied by our team.

  • Do not apply lotions, perfumes, or hair products on the day of treatment.

  • Remove jewelry, metal, and other prohibited items as directed by our staff.

  • Tell your provider about any recent surgery or upcoming surgery.

  • Inform our team if you have a fever, respiratory illness, congestion, or ear or sinus symptoms.

  • Discuss any lung disease, pregnancy, or significant medical condition before treatment.

  • Tell your provider if you have an upcoming flight within 24 hours of your session. 

Our team will explain the chamber’s safety requirements and answer questions before you begin.

What Happens During Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy?

During your session, you relax comfortably inside the hyperbaric chamber while oxygen levels and chamber pressure are carefully monitored by trained staff.

As the chamber pressurizes, you may notice a sensation of fullness or pressure in your ears, similar to the sensation experienced during air travel. Staff will show you techniques to help equalize the pressure.

Once treatment begins, you can generally relax, read, or rest. Your appointment is scheduled for approximately 90 minutes total. This includes time with your physician for consultation and evaluation, followed by 70 minutes inside the hard-shell chamber at 2.0 ATM.

  • Chamber pressure is carefully controlled.
  • Oxygen levels are monitored.
  • Staff remain available to assist you.
  • You can communicate with the team if you experience discomfort.
  • Pressure is adjusted gradually to help make the experience comfortable.

Most patients find the treatment relaxing and painless.

For plastic surgery patients, HBOT may be recommended before surgery to support tissue oxygenation and preparation for recovery. After surgery, it may be used as a complementary component of care to support normal wound healing, postoperative recovery, tissue viability, and management of swelling.

The timing and number of sessions depend on your procedure, health history, and provider recommendations.

Our Hyperbaric Chamber

LA Plastic Surgery uses a hard-shell hyperbaric chamber capable of reaching 2.0 ATM, the pressure level typically associated with clinical-grade hyperbaric treatment. Each session includes a physician consultation and evaluation as part of your visit.

Recovery After Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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One of the advantages of hyperbaric therapy is that there is generally no surgical-style downtime afterward.

Most patients can return to their normal activities immediately following treatment. Hydration is encouraged after your session.

You may experience temporary effects, such as:

  • Mild fatigue

  • Ear pressure or discomfort

  • Sinus pressure or congestion

If you are recovering from surgery, HBOT does not replace your surgeon’s postoperative instructions. Continue following all recommendations regarding wound care, medications, activity, garments, and follow-up appointments.

Patients should also report any unusual or persistent symptoms after treatment to the team.

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Who Is a Candidate for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric therapy may be appropriate for adults who are preparing for or recovering from surgery, recovering from an injury, or seeking a wellness-focused recovery program.

Plastic surgery patients may discuss HBOT with their provider when they are considering procedures such as:

Wellness sessions may be considered by people interested in supporting exercise recovery, general vitality, relaxation, mental clarity, skin rejuvenation, healthy aging initiatives, or overall recovery.

Who May Need Additional Evaluation?

Hyperbaric therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Tell your provider if you have:

  • Lung disease

  • An untreated or recent pneumothorax

  • Recent thoracic surgery

  • Recent ear, eye, or sinus surgery

  • Fever or respiratory illness

  • Pregnancy

  • Another significant medical condition requiring evaluation

  • A flight planned within 24 hours of treatment

Your health history and current circumstances will be reviewed before treatment.

Benefits of Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy

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The goal of HBOT is to create an oxygen-rich environment that can support the body’s natural healing and recovery processes. Potential benefits include:
Increased oxygen availability may help support tissue repair and recovery following surgery or injury.
Hyperbaric treatment may increase oxygen availability to tissues and promote the formation of new blood vessels.
For appropriately selected surgical patients, HBOT may complement postoperative care by supporting normal wound healing, tissue viability, and recovery.

Wellness hyperbaric sessions may be used by individuals seeking support for exercise recovery, vitality, mental clarity, relaxation, healthy aging, skin rejuvenation, and overall recovery.

These benefits are not guaranteed, and results vary among individuals. Wellness sessions are intended for general wellness and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

These benefits are not guaranteed, and results vary among individuals. Wellness sessions are intended for general wellness and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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Cost of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Bradenton & Sarasota, FL

The cost of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, is $300 for a 60-minute session or $400 for a 90-minute session at 2.0 ATA. Prepaid packages lower the price per session.
Time at 2.0 ATASingle4 sessions10 sessions20 sessions
60 min$300$1,000$2,250$3,800
90 min$400$1,500$3,250$5,800

Packages are prepaid and apply to the selected treatment length. Allow about 90 minutes for a 60-minute treatment at pressure, or 120 minutes for a 90-minute treatment, including about 10 minutes for decompression.

A required $100 consultation and clinical screening is credited toward any hyperbaric sessions you purchase. Wellness Membership members save 5% to 15% on individual sessions.

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Your Wellness Care With Dr. Brian Kimbrell

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Dr. Brian Kimbrell, a double board-certified surgeon with more than 20 years in medicine, leads the wellness program at LA Plastic Surgery, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. He has further training in hormone therapy and regenerative medicine and is a member of The Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and The Institute for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Kimbrell reviews your goals, health history and any upcoming or recent surgery to decide whether HBOT fits your care plan. He combines traditional medicine with a functional-medicine approach, so hyperbaric sessions can sit alongside your recovery, hormone or wellness care. Read Dr. Kimbrell’s full bio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your total appointment is approximately 90 minutes, including physician consultation and 70 minutes in the chamber.
No. Most patients find treatment comfortable and relaxing. You may feel pressure or fullness in your ears as the chamber changes pressure. Staff will teach you how to equalize your ears and will assist you if you experience discomfort.
There is no standard number of sessions for every patient. Your recommended schedule depends on your goals, medical history, whether treatment is related to surgery or wellness, and your provider’s recommendations.
It may be appropriate in certain cases. Your provider can determine whether preoperative hyperbaric therapy fits your surgical plan and whether it is medically appropriate for you.
Yes, when clinically appropriate. HBOT may be used as a complementary treatment to support normal wound healing, tissue viability, postoperative recovery, and reduction of swelling.
In most cases, yes. Patients are typically able to resume normal activities immediately after treatment. Your provider will give you specific instructions based on your individual circumstances.
Our clinic will provide approved garments for your session. You should avoid lotions, perfumes, and hair products that day and remove jewelry, metal, and other prohibited items as instructed.
Most patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment. Temporary fatigue, ear pressure, sinus pressure, or other minor effects may occur.
The terms can overlap, but their purposes differ. Medical HBOT is provided when clinically appropriate under the direction of a qualified healthcare professional. Wellness hyperbaric sessions are intended for general wellness and recovery support and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Certain health conditions can make treatment inappropriate or require additional evaluation. Tell your provider about lung disease, an untreated or recent pneumothorax, recent thoracic surgery, recent ear, eye, or sinus surgery, pregnancy, fever, respiratory illness, or any significant medical condition. You should also mention any flight planned within 24 hours of treatment.
No. Hyperbaric therapy does not lift tissue, remove excess skin, or sculpt fat. It is a complementary therapy that may support recovery when incorporated into an appropriate treatment plan.
LA Plastic Surgery provides hyperbaric therapy in Bradenton, serving patients from Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding communities. Our practice is located at 5301 4th Ave Circle E in Bradenton.

Call (941) 954-4500 to discuss your goals and determine whether medical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or a wellness hyperbaric session is appropriate for you.

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Therapy Consultation
Whether you are preparing for surgery, recovering from a procedure, or seeking a wellness-focused recovery experience, LA Plastic Surgery can help you determine whether hyperbaric therapy aligns with your goals.
Call (941) 954-4500 to schedule your consultation in Bradenton, FL.
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