What is it?
Hilotherapy, or post-surgical cold therapy, is an innovative technique that aims to improve and optimise recovery after surgery. At Clínica Planas, we incorporate this cutting-edge technology with the well-being of our patients always in mind.
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Post-operative cold therapy
The treatment works through a closed-circuit device that delivers chilled water to an accessory on the target body areas following the medical procedure. This reduces the need for oxygen during tissue recovery.
This technique is suitable for postoperative care following a wide variety of surgeries, as it can be applied to most areas of the body, including the face. The surgeon will prescribe this treatment after determining its appropriateness.
Benefits of hilotherapy
Post-surgical cold therapy offers a number of benefits that make the postoperative period shorter and more bearable:
1. It reduces discomfort, inflammation and also related symptoms (redness, heat, and loss of functionality).
2. It reduces the appearance of contusions and skin discolouration that commonly occur after surgery.
3. It reduces the need for pain medication by decreasing the intensity of pain.
4. Functional recovery time is shortened and the patient's return to daily activities is accelerated.
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F.A.Q.
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What is hilotherapy?
Cold therapy is a thermal treatment that promotes the regeneration of damaged tissue. It is used for surgical procedures, injuries, and chronic conditions that cause pain, inflammation and contusions.
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In which procedures is this type of post-operative therapy used?
Hilotherapy or cold therapy can be applied in the postoperative period of virtually any surgery. The device used in this process has accessories adapted to most areas of the body, including the face.
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What is the purpose of applying cold after surgery?
Hilotherapy is intended to not only mitigate post-op swelling, soreness, and contusions, but also speed up the healing process.
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How does hilotherapy aid recovery after surgery?
The area of the body affected by the surgical procedure increases its metabolism and arterial activity, thereby increasing oxygen demand. Cold therapy helps cool different tissue layers, thereby normalising the metabolic conditions for newly formed tissue.
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How long should this post-operative cold therapy be applied?
This will depend on the type of surgery and the individual recovery rate of each patient. The surgeon will determine the duration of this post-operative treatment.
