Kinesio tape for edema control after bichectomy: A randomized trial study

Bichectomy surgery has been increasingly widespread and performed as an aesthetic, functional, or aesthetic-functional treatment. This study aims to describe the surgical technique of bichectomy with application Kinesio tape verify its effectiveness in controlling edema formation, measurement four postoperative periods. Through a split-mouth, double-blind, randomized study, 13 participants who had indication for were selected divided into two groups - Control Group: cryotherapy period 12 hours, without external (KT) Experimental surgery, KT outer cheek area face, 2 days. A millimeter measuring was used measure three reference points on face before after procedure (preoperative, 24 48 7 days postoperatively). Quantitative data subjected statistical analysis using Sigma Plot 12.0 program (Exakt graphs analysis, San Jose, USA). The comparisons made according measurements experimental (2 levels: versus cryotherapy) periods (4 Preoperative, hours After obtaining data, Tape proved be more effective when compared use alone, control patients underwent surgery. contributes literature regarding applicability expands therapeutic possibilities that is sought by patients.