10/16/2026
Planning breast reconstruction, flap revision, or an implant swap years after radiation therapy?
Radiation saves lives, but it can permanently damage micro-vessels in surrounding tissue—leaving it oxygen-starved, tight, and fibrotic. Operating on previously irradiated tissue carries a significantly higher risk of delayed healing, skin necrosis, and graft or flap breakdown. 🩺
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers a proven way to pre-condition the surgical site before your surgeon makes an incision.
By delivering 100% pure oxygen under clinical pressure, HBOT triggers angiogenesis—the growth of healthy new capillary networks. This restores vital blood flow, reduces tissue fibrosis, and gives your surgical team a healthier tissue bed to work with.
✨ Key Details for Patients & Care Teams:
• Insurance Coverage: Pre-operative HBOT for Delayed Radiation Tissue Injury (DRTI) is an FDA-cleared and Medicare-covered protocol.
• Collaborative Care: At ROC Hyperbarics, we coordinate directly with plastic surgeons, surgical oncologists, and breast care teams to optimize timing and outcomes.
If you or a patient are preparing for revision surgery after past radiation, talk to your surgical team about pre-op hyperbaric therapy.
🌐 Learn more or request a consultation at ROCHyperbarics.com (link in bio).