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Also known as: HBOT, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, hyperbaric chamber therapy, oxygen chamber treatment
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment where you breathe 100% oxygen inside a specially designed pressurised chamber, helping more oxygen reach damaged tissue to support healing and recovery.
At The London Clinic, your HBOT is delivered in a hospital setting, in a spacious, comfortable chamber, with a trained healthcare professional monitoring you throughout every session.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment in which you breathe 100% oxygen while inside a specially designed pressurised chamber. The air we normally breathe contains around 21% oxygen. By raising the pressure inside the chamber, much more oxygen can dissolve into your bloodstream and travel to the parts of your body that need it most.
This extra oxygen can:
HBOT is usually given as a course of sessions, and is often used alongside other treatments, such as surgery, wound care or antibiotics, rather than on its own. Your dedicated healthcare professional will assess whether HBOT is appropriate for your condition before treatment begins.
HBOT may be considered for selected patients where increasing oxygen to the body’s tissues could support healing or recovery. It may be recommended if you have:
HBOT isn’t suitable for everyone. Your consultant will review your medical history, current health and any medications before recommending treatment, and will explain whether it is right for your individual circumstances. You can also self-refer, where our dedicated CNS will assess whether the treatment is right for you.
HBOT is generally well tolerated, and serious complications are uncommon. However, like all treatments, it can cause some side effects.
These can include:
You will be closely monitored throughout your treatment to keep you safe. Please tell our team straight away if you experience:
Your session can be stopped at any time if needed. Because your treatment takes place within a hospital, our team has clear measures in place to safely bring the chamber back to normal pressure and help you out if you feel unwell or distressed.
HBOT is offered by a growing number of clinics, but not all of them are hospitals. At The London Clinic, your treatment takes place within a fully equipped hospital, with the clinical expertise, safety measures and support you’d expect from the UK’s largest independent hospital.
When you choose us for HBOT, you benefit from:
Whether you live in the UK or are travelling from abroad, our dedicated team is here to make your treatment as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at The London Clinic costs £180 per session, or £800 for 5 sessions. The number of sessions you need will depend on your condition, and your consultant or CNS will confirm the full cost of your course before treatment begins.
This depends on your condition and how you respond to treatment. HBOT is usually given as a course of 5 or 10 sessions, and your consultant or CNS will recommend a treatment plan tailored to you. Each session happens on alternate days (every other day).
No. HBOT isn’t painful. You may feel pressure in your ears as the chamber pressurises, similar to flying in an aeroplane, and we’ll show you how to equalise your ears to ease this. If you experience significant ear pain, tell our team straight away and your session can be paused.
Our chamber is spacious and designed to feel open rather than enclosed, with a TV and music to help you relax. You can speak to the healthcare professional monitoring you at any time via intercom, and your session can be stopped if you feel anxious or distressed.
Yes. Avoid smoking and caffeine for 2–4 hours, and plan to take it easy for the rest of the day, as mild tiredness is normal.
Some private medical insurance policies may cover HBOT, depending on your policy and the condition being treated. We recommend checking with your insurer before you start treatment. You can also pay for treatment yourself.
At The London Clinic, each session is £180. We offer a package price for 5 sessions at the cost of £800 for self-paying patients.
Many people worry that a hyperbaric chamber will feel small or enclosed. Our chamber is spacious and designed with your comfort in mind, with a TV and music so you can relax, watch something or simply rest while you breathe the oxygen.
Throughout your session, you’ll be able to talk to the healthcare professional monitoring you through an intercom, so you’re never on your own.
Contact usOur hyperbaric oxygen therapy service is nurse-led with consultant oversight, with trained healthcare professionals supervising every session. Working closely with our plastic and reconstructive surgery, wound care, oncology and orthopaedic teams, they make sure HBOT fits seamlessly into your wider treatment plan.
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
You can contact us directly or be referred by your GP or another consultant. Call our friendly team or complete our simple online form, and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
For patients with wounds that won't heal, damaged skin grafts or tissue affected by radiotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can play an important part in recovery. Offering it within a hospital means your treatment is closely linked with the rest of your care, and our spacious chamber helps patients feel relaxed and at ease throughout every session.Mr Paul Harris, Consultant Plastic Surgeon
We’ve teamed up with Chrysalis to offer you funding options that allow you to spread the cost of your treatment.
If you choose to pay for your treatment at The London Clinic over 12 months, you can make use of a great 0% interest option and pay nothing extra. Or you can choose to pay over two to five years at 14.9% APR.
Trustees of the London Clinic Ltd trading as The London Clinic is an Appointed Representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The London Clinic is a credit broker, not a lender. The provider of a payment scheme which is not offered through or by Chrysalis Finance Limited may not be so authorised and regulated. Cancer treatments or transplants aren’t covered by finance packages. Finance options are only available for UK patients.
