Abstract
Background and Significance
In the scenario of cervicofacial and aesthetic liposculpture, the majority of patients who undergo these procedures seek an increasingly faster recovery, to return to their daily routine. Previously, several physiotherapy sessions were mandatory for a satisfactory result [1,2].
In this sense, LipoTaping is a great innovation in postoperative physiotherapy, especially cervicofacial. Kinesiotaping is a technique created by Kenso Kase in 1976, using an elastic, porous, adhesive, hypoallergenic tape without active ingredients, which can remain in contact with the skin for several days. Its material, texture, and elasticity are very similar to skin. It is a scientifically based method whose main objectives are to minimize edema (swelling), avoid bruises (purple), and reduce or prevent the formation of fibrosis. Furthermore, LipoTaping improves function and reduces tension in tissues close to scars, helping to prevent dehiscence (opening of points in the scar) [3].
In this aspect, LipoTaping decompresses tissues that have suffered damage in a surgical procedure. The skin is elevated and thus anchoring filaments (which ''open'' the lymphatic vessels) are pulled, allowing greater drainage of the liquid that until then was congested in the interstitium (space between the tissues below the skin), favoring its absorption [4].
The application of LipoTaping reduces pain and improves the mobilization of scar tissue, since the pain caused by the pressure exerted on sensory receptors is relieved through the ripples that the bandage promotes, due to the elevation of the skin. The elastic bandage can remain on the skin for 5 to 7 days and does not replace the modeling belt, and the techniques must be combined. It is up to the specialized professional to assess the best cut to be applied and the tensions that will be used on the tapes. In post-surgical lymphatic drainage, a cut known as “octopus” is used, which is applied following the lymphatic system, called Lymphotaping [5].
Also, patients also benefit from minimizing postoperative muscle pain and correcting some surgical complications. The application prevents complications, accelerates recovery, allows greater autonomy for the patient, and reduces the number of physiotherapy sessions, making it an excellent therapeutic option. The technique can be applied in the first 24 hours of surgery, as the earlier the application, the greater the benefits [1-3].