Effect of using taping in the postoperative period of plastic surgery: A systematic review

MARTINES, LORENA CORNACINI; REICHEL, PAOLA THAÍS GOMES; SCHWEICH-ADAMI, LAYNNA DE CARVALHO; PEGORARE, ANA BEATRIZ GOMES DE SOUZA

doi:10.5935/2177-1235.2024RBCP0851-PT

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Review Article • Rev. Bras. Cir. Plást. 39 (3) • 2024 • https://doi.org/10.5935/2177-1235.2024RBCP0851-EN linkcopy

Effect of using taping in the postoperative period of plastic surgery: A systematic review

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Pain is the main complaint after plastic surgery. Despite existing medications, musculoskeletal discomfort, edema, and bruising greatly affect a woman’s quality of life. Physiotherapy has some techniques to minimize these effects, and taping has been widely used in clinical practice, but without robust scientific evidence. Thus, the objective of the present work was to systematically review published studies on taping in the postoperative period of plastic surgery. Electronic searches were carried out without restrictions on language or year of publication in the MEDLINE databases via PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, LILACS, PEDro, and SPORTDiscus on March 20, 2023. The keywords “cirurgia plástica” and “taping” were used. Clinical trials and case studies were included in the postoperative period with pain symptoms and taping as an intervention method. Data extraction was carried out by two independent evaluators, using the Endnote X8 software. A total of 590 articles were found in the databases, of which 47 were considered eligible for full reading and 6 were included for analysis. Among the results achieved with the use of this resource, reduction in edema, pain, bruising, and shorter post-surgical recovery time were mentioned. Therefore, through this review, it was possible to verify that taping has a beneficial effect on pain compared to no treatment. However, the low methodological quality of the studies and sample limitations are limiting factors. Therefore, it is recommended that more research should be carried out, with controlled and randomized clinical trials, so that there are strong and consistent results.

Keywords:
Plastic surgery procedures; Pain; Edema; Fibrosis; Athletic tape

Publication	Type of Study	Characteristics of the Intervention	Objective	Variables Analyzed	Assessment Instrument	Results
(Paula, 2017).	Case study	N: 1, sex F, 25 years old. Use of manual techniques release associated with taping application about fibrosis and adhesions reapplied to every 7 days for 5 sessions	Describe the taping effects in treatment of fibrosis and adhesions scars on postoperative liposuction	Fibrosis	Palpation and pho-todocumentation	The presence of fibrosis was observed only through palpation. THE patient also reported improvement tissue mobility and appearance visual at the end of treatment
(Chi et al., 2016)	Clinical trial no randomized. Groups: Phase remodeling; Phase proliferation	N: 10, gender F, Age: 44 to 51 years old Method: 10 sessions, 2x/week. With intervals of 2 or 3 days. Remodeling phase - DLM and taping, associated with therapy combined (US + current excitomotor) Phase proliferation - DLM and taping	Identify the effects of two protocols different in the treatment of fibrosis secondary to postoperative of abdominoplasty and liposuction of abdomen	Fibrosis	Palpation; Thermography of contact	The comparative analysis of the evaluation initial and final, both from palpation as for thermography, it showed that there was a significant reduction (p< 0.0001) of the fibrotic condition presented by patients.
(Chi et al., 2021)	Controlled clinical trials and non-randomized Group: GE – Treat. Intra-op GC	N: 20 Age: 20 to 60 years Method: GE (10) - Taping Intraop. Intraop treatment and reevaluated on the 4th day post-op. GC (10) - without intervention	Evaluate the occurrence of bruising in patients undergoing AP associated with traditional ABD LA	Pain and bruise	Documentation EVA photographic	GE presented a better response in resolving bruising (p = 0.01) compared to the control group
(Chi et al., 2018)	Controlled clinical study. (n=20)	N: 20, sex F. Age: 18 and 56 years old. Total of 15 sessions. GE: pre, trans, and post-op care. GC: service on the 4th day. The resources used were DLM, microcurrents, red LED, and taping in the operated area	Propose an unprecedented approach from the pre-, trans- and post-operative stages to prevent and minimize fibrosis, edema, and ecchymosis	Ecchymosis, edema, and fibrosis	Palpation, contact thermography; photodocumentation, perimetry	The occurrence of fibrosis in the EG was statistically (p = 0.003) lower than in the CG; lower degree of fibrosis in EG (p=0.0002); and the initial thermography was predominantly normal in the EG (p=0.0002); no occurrence of intense edema in the EG (0.035); non-occurrence of bruising was greater in EG (p=0.0056)
(Pelissaro, 2022)	Experimental thesis	N: 28 Age: 18 to 19 years old. After bichectomy. Group I: Control Side: Without intervention. Treated Side: 2 taping strips in the region external jugal of the face by 2 days, intraoperatively. Group II: Hemiface- laser low power 6J/cm², intraoperative and day 2. Control Side: Without intervention	Assess the effect taping and low laser power in post-op bichectomy	Facial anthropometry and Edema	Tape measure millimeter, for edema, they were carried out three times, being the first immediately before the procedure surgical and too much after 2 and 7 days. Ultrasound for pre, post immediate and after 6 months	The results showed a reduction significant edema after taping for 2 days post-surgery (p<0.001), something that was not observed with laser therapy (p=0.127)
(Moraes, 2012).	Case study	N:l, female, 60 years old. 10 sessions, twice a week, application of DLM and taping, in each session	Check the results before the application of DLM and taping, in pain, edema, bruise and pigmentation of abdomen and breasts on rehabilitation after liposuction to reconstruction mammary	Pain, edema, hematoma and pigmentation	Classification of intensity of pain: EVN and soft tissues: perimetry thoracic and abdominal and recording photographic	Pain intensity was classified as 4 in the 1st assessment, with ↓, to 2 in the 2nd evaluation and to 0 in the EVN from the 3rd session. The perimeter ↓, in all places of measurement from the 1st assessment to the 6th session. The scars presented changes, as that on both breasts increased their mobility tissue and reduced adhesions

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