Kinesio Tapping

Kinesio Taping is a therapeutic taping technique which alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin increasing interstitial space and allowing for decreased inflammation in affected areas. It is a scientifically based method that has as main objectives, in the areas of plastic surgery, to minimize edema (swelling) avoid bruising, and reduced or prevent the formation of fibrosis (scar tissue). It also improves function and reduces the tension of tissue near the scars, helping to prevent dehiscence (opening of stitches on the scar). Taping decompresses tissues that have suffered damage in a surgical procedure.