Postoperative EdemaPostoperative PainTrismusOrthognathic Surgery
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Kinesio Tex® Gold TapingHilotherm® Facial Cooling System
Kinesio Tex® Gold Taping: Elastic kinesio tape applied postoperatively to the facial region and left in place for 5 days.
Hilotherm® Facial Cooling System: A polyurethane facial mask delivering continuous +17°C water cooling for 48 hours post-surgery.
Study summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of kinesio taping and hilotherapy on postoperative edema, pain, and trismus in patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled to undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I + BSSRO)
* Age between 18 and 50 years
* No systemic disease
* Voluntary participation with signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of systemic disease or immunosuppressive medication
* Known allergy to kinesio tape
* Inability to attend follow-up appointments
* Facial anatomical deformities preventing measurement
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in Facial Edema — Baseline (Post-op 1.hour) and Post-op Days 1, 2, 5, 10, and 30 Facial edema will be measured using both linear tape-based anthropometric measurements and 3D facial scanning at specified time points. Measurements will include tragus-to-ala, tragus-to-pogonion, and other standard facial distances.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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