Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Protocols, Risks, and Benefits: Is It Worth the Investment?

In this episode of Inside Out Med, hosts Jay Feinberg from Refresh Palm beach Aesthetics and Chris Senger from XS MedSpa discuss the growing interest in hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBOT) in wellness clinics, noting that its progression is slow despite substantial benefits. They cover the applications of HBOT for anti-aging, general wellness, and medical conditions, contrasting soft chambers with hard chambers that can reach pressures of 2 or 3 atmospheres. The discussion touches on the importance of prescribed treatment protocols, which usually range from 20 to 40 hours, and the risks, such as oxygen toxicity, which is uncommon but possible at two or more atmospheres over a long period. The speakers also address the difficulty of setting up a hyperbaric facility due to high investment costs and the required education for safely bringing a patient to and from pressure. The conversation expands to cover anti-aging protocols, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and injectable nutritional supplementation, and the risks associated with the unregulated supplement and compounding pharmacy markets.