Cosmetic Surgery – Plastic Surgery and Reconstruction Surgery in a healthy person can heal up to 75% faster using HBOT before and after surgery. Less pain, less scars, less down time for the patient, fewer infections are reported. Patients can return to work faster, with less bruising, or swelling. Presurgery Hyperbaric session is recommended. Then 5 – 10 treatments after Plastic or cosmetic surgery of any type.