OxyCure Therapy in Vera Clinic known as Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The increased pressure allows significantly more oxygen to dissolve directly into blood plasma, supporting tissue healing after surgery.
OxyCure Therapy is a Vera Clinic–owned, only in-house hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol and is applied exclusively at Vera Clinic in Turkey. It is used after hair transplant procedures to support early healing, control swelling, and improve the post-surgical environment for graft survival, without claiming hair growth or density increase by itself.
Oxycure therapy is a short, controlled hyperbaric oxygen session after a hair transplant surgery
Oxycure therapy helps healing quality, swelling control, and early graft support
Oxycure therapy does not promise new hair growth or higher density by itself
A OxyCure Therapy session includes a controlled oxygen–air cycle:
- Dutypicalration: 40–90 minutes in total
- Timing: Usually starts the day after hair transplant surgery
- Protocol: One session in most cases, occasionally two depending on clinical need
- Pressure range: 1.9–2.3 ATA
Dr. Aslıcan Çakkalkurt
(called Dr. Oxycure by Vera Clinic Patients) says:
“OxyCure Therapy is a straightforward yet effective treatment. You spend around 60 minutes in a hyperbaric chamber while oxygen is delivered deep into your tissues. Many patients report feeling refreshed and mentally clear during the session. You may notice a slight ear popping sensation, similar to being on a plane, as the pressure gradually adjusts."
What Is Oxycure Therapy (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)?
Oxycure Therapy (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) is a medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% oxygen while inside a pressurized hyperbaric oxygen chamber, set between 1.9 and 2.5 ATA (atmospheres absolute). This increased pressure allows oxygen to dissolve directly into blood plasma at much higher levels than normal breathing.
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) defines HBOT as a therapy that increases oxygen delivery to tissues by raising atmospheric pressure and oxygen concentration simultaneously. The FDA has approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy for specific medical indications such as chronic non-healing wounds, radiation tissue injury, carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain infections.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (oxycure) increases dissolved oxygen in plasma, allowing oxygen to reach healing tissues more efficiently.
In the context of hair restoration, HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy hair transplant) is not classified as a hair growth treatment. Instead, it is used selectively after surgery to support the healing environment of the scalp.
No. It does not stimulate follicles to grow new hair or reverse genetic hair loss.
How Does OxyCure Therapy (HBOT) Work After a Hair Transplant?
After a hair transplant, the scalp enters a short but critical healing window. Surgical channel opening, graft placement, and tissue manipulation temporarily disrupt local circulation.
OxyCure Therapy works by increasing the amount of oxygen available to tissues during this period.
At normal atmospheric pressure, arterial oxygen levels average around 100 mmHg, and dissolved oxygen in plasma is approximately 3 ml per liter. Under hyperbaric conditions at 1.9–2.3 ATA, arterial oxygen pressure can rise to 1100–1300 mmHg, increasing dissolved oxygen levels to around 40 ml per liter, a roughly 13-fold increase. This oxygen reaches tissue even when microcirculation is temporarily compromised.
After hair transplant surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used as an adjunct to support healing, not as a hair growth treatment.
Activities that increase swelling, pressure, or inflammation during this early phase can interfere with oxygen delivery. OxyCure is designed to counteract those stressors, not replace post-op care rules.
Why Do the Oxygen Matter in the First Days After Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant surgery creates thousands of micro-incisions in the scalp. While controlled, this trauma temporarily alters blood flow and increases local inflammation.
Swelling (edema) compresses microvessels, which can reduce oxygen delivery to newly implanted follicles. This can contribute to ischemia-reperfusion injury, where tissue briefly lacks oxygen before circulation normalizes, increasing follicle stress.
During this window:
- Oxygen demand rises due to inflammation and tissue repair
- Edema limits oxygen diffusion
- Follicles are metabolically vulnerable
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps break this cycle by flooding plasma with oxygen, allowing diffusion into tissue even when capillary flow is reduced. This supports early inflammatory control and reduces excessive post-surgical follicle shedding related to stress rather than genetics.
Medical strategies focus on reducing swelling and improving oxygen availability rather than forcing vasodilation. HBOT addresses oxygen availability directly.
What Can and Cannot OxyCure Therapy (HBOT) Do?
OxyCure Therapy targets the post-surgical healing environment rather than follicle genetics.
Below there is a list of what an Oxycure Therapy (HBOT) can do.
- Reduce swelling and discomfort in the early post-op period
- Lower the risk of folliculitis by supporting oxygen-dependent immune responses
- Support a healthier environment for graft survival
- Improve overall healing quality of scalp tissue
Below is a list of what an Oxycure Therapy (HBOT) cannot do.
- Change genetic hair loss patterns
- Guarantee higher density on its own
- Replace surgical skill, graft handling, or technique
Most benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy after hair transplant relate to swelling reduction, infection control, and early graft support.
What Is Like an OxyCure Therapy Session Timeline at Vera Clinic?
At Vera Clinic, OxyCure Therapy is applied in a limited, evidence-based protocol rather than as an open-ended treatment series.
The total session duration ranges between 40 and 90 minutes and usually starts the day after hair transplant surgery. Most patients receive one session, while a second session may be recommended in specific clinical situations.
During the session, treatment is delivered in two oxygen-breathing periods within a single chamber visit. Patients breathe 100% oxygen through a mask under 1.9–2.3 ATA pressure, then take a short 5-10 minutes air break in between. During this break, the oxygen mask is removed, and chamber pressure is slightly adjusted before oxygen breathing resumes.
This pause allows the body to reset oxygen exposure, improves tolerance, and reduces the risk of oxygen-related side effects, while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. After the second oxygen period, the session ends with a gradual decompression phase.
Vera Clinic intentionally limits both the number of sessions and the structure within each session. Current medical evidence supports hyperbaric oxygen therapy for early healing modulation, not for repeated or prolonged use after hair transplantation. This protocol prioritizes patient safety, avoids unnecessary exposure, and aligns with documented hyperbaric medicine standards.
The physiological oxygenation effect is temporary, but its influence on early healing processes occurs during a critical window when grafts are most vulnerable.
What Do Patients Feel Inside the Hyperbaric Chamber?
Patients lie comfortably inside a medical-grade hyperbaric chamber during the session.
Common sensations include:
- Mild ear pressure that is equalized naturally, similar to flying
- A relaxed, calm, sometimes meditative state
- No pain during treatment
- Occasional lightness or mild fatigue after the session
The experience is closely monitored and designed to be non-stressful.
What Are the Side Effects and Risks of OxyCure (Hyperbaric Oxygen)?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is generally well tolerated under medical supervision.
Possible side effects include ear barotrauma, temporary nearsightedness, claustrophobia, and rare oxygen toxicity at higher pressures or prolonged exposure.
At Vera Clinic, risks are minimized through medical-grade chambers, controlled pressure ranges, trained supervision, and protocol-limited sessions.
Who Should Avoid Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (OxyCure)?
HBOT is not suitable for individuals with:
- Untreated pneumothorax
- Certain severe pulmonary conditions
- Active ear or sinus infections
- Uncontrolled seizure disorders
- Severe claustrophobia
All patients are evaluated medically before treatment.
How Much Does the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy After a Hair Transplant Cost?
At Vera Clinic, OxyCure Therapy is included within selected hair transplant packages and does not involve additional charges beyond the agreed treatment plan.
This ensures transparency and avoids pay-per-session upselling that is not supported by evidence.
Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy worth the cost?
Yes, if your goal is smoother early recovery, not guaranteed higher long-term density. HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy hair transplant) supports the healing environment in the first days after surgery by helping reduce swelling, discomfort, and early inflammatory issues, which makes recovery feel easier. At Vera Clinic, patients receive this OxyCure support without an added fee, so the value becomes simple: you get the early-healing upside without paying extra for it.
What Do Patients Say About OxyCure Therapy?
Patients from Vera Clinic most often describe OxyCure Therapy as a comfort-focused recovery support, not a cosmetic add-on. Reviews commonly mention reduced swelling in the first days after surgery, a calmer recovery experience, and a relaxed feeling during the session itself. Many patients note that while the therapy does not grow hair on its own, it makes the early post-operative period feel smoother and more manageable.
Oxycure Reviews from Vera Clinic patients’ experience
“The OxyCure session helped with swelling more than I expected. The recovery felt calmer in the first days after the transplant.”
Aug James
“It didn’t grow hair by itself, but it made the healing phase easier. I felt relaxed during the session and less tightness afterward.”
Barry Nolan
“The chamber experience was comfortable and not stressful. My scalp felt better the next day, especially with itching and swelling.”
Ray Chan
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy FDA-Approved for Hair Transplants?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy hair transplant is FDA-approved for specific medical conditions related to wound healing, infection control, and ischemic injury.
Its use after hair transplant surgery is considered adjunctive and off-label, based on established wound-healing mechanisms rather than direct hair growth claims. This application is supported by broader surgical and graft survival literature, not by claims of follicle regeneration.
This distinction is important for informed decision-making and medical transparency.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Aslıcan Çakkalkurt
Last reviewed: April 14, 2026
This content and OxyCure treatment protocol have been medically reviewed by Dr. Aslıcan Çakkalkurt, a specialist in Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, with extensive experience in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and post-operative recovery care.