Use of lymphatic taping to prevent the formation of ecchymosis in abdominoplasty and liposuction

Background Liposuction is a safe, simple and effective method of body contouring. Pain, ecchymosis and edema are often local complications at the removal site especially in the first weeks after surgery. Several studies have shown that Kinesiology tape improves the blood and lymphatic flow, removing congestions of lymphatic fluid and hemorrhages. However, there is limited data on the effect of kinesio taping in mitigating fat grafting donor site local complications. Objectives The endpoint of this pilot study was to evaluate the impact of kinesio taping in reducing postoperative edema, pain and ecchymosis in the liposuction area. Methods Over a period of 18 months (January 2021 to June 2022), 52 patients underwent liposuction of both flanks with subsequent breast fat grafting. Immediately after the surgery, kinesio taping was used on the right abdomen flank in all patients. Degree of edema as well as ecchymosis and pain were quantified at 7, 14, and 21 days after surgery. Results There were statistically significant differences in the taping area for ecchymosis at 7 days after surgery, edema at 14 and 21 days after surgery, and Visual Analogic Scale at 7, 14 and 21 days after surgery. Conclusions The authors find evidence that kinesio taping, as used in this study, is beneficial in the reduction of edema and pain and the resolution of ecchymosis after liposuction.

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Evaluation of Kinesio Taping for Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Liposuction: A Prospective Pilot Study

Zingaretti

Albanese

Pisano

et al. 2023

Aesthetic Surgery Journal

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Anatomic Areas of Lipoframing in Breast Surgery

Jimenez Muñoz Ledo,

Ortiz,

Padilla

2024

Cureus

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Use of lymphatic taping to prevent the formation of ecchymosis in abdominoplasty and liposuction

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Evaluation of Kinesio Taping for Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Liposuction: A Prospective Pilot Study

Evaluation of Kinesio Taping for Edema, Ecchymosis, and Pain After Liposuction: A Prospective Pilot Study

Anatomic Areas of Lipoframing in Breast Surgery

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