WWL-TV Feature: Healing Severe Facial Wounds with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

A recent feature from WWL-TV New Orleans, Louisiana, USA highlights a remarkable recovery story involving severe facial injuries and the role that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can play in wound healing.

The segment follows Lucy Nadler’s experience after a devastating dog bite injury and documents her healing journey, including treatment with HBOT under the care of Dr. Paul G. Harch M.D. hyperbaric medicine physician.

While we cannot repost or host the video directly on our website due to copyright and licensing restrictions, we encourage patients and families to watch the original story published by WWL-TV.

Watch the Original WWL-TV Story

Watch the WWL-TV feature here: LUCY

Why This Story Matters

Patients with traumatic wounds are often told that little can be done once tissue damage becomes severe. However, HBOT has been used to support healing in compromised tissue by improving oxygen delivery, reducing inflammation, and supporting recovery in select cases.

Every patient’s condition is different, and outcomes vary, but stories like this help raise awareness about treatment options that many patients and physicians may not realize are available.

If you or a loved one would like to learn more about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and whether it may be appropriate for your condition, please contact our office.