Facial taping at home: diagrams of aesthetic kinesio taping techniques for wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes, nasolabial folds, jowls, double chin and for lifting the oval face in the face

Facial tapes are becoming increasingly popular among the fair sex in the fight against age-related changes. An innovation that can replace expensive salon procedures or another marketing ploy from those who want to earn extra money? Let's take a closer look at facial tapes: what they are and how to apply them correctly to achieve the desired effect.

Contents

1 Facial tapes what are they?
2 Facial tapes for wrinkles how to use 2.1 How to use facial tapes at home
2.2 Tapes on the face at night

3 How to apply tapes to the face

3.1 Scheme for applying tapes to the face

4 How long to wear tapes on the face

5 How to properly remove tapes from your face

6 How do facial tapes work?

7 How often can you apply facial tapes?

8 Contraindications

What does the tape consist of?

Kinesio tape consists of 3 layers : 1 layer – cotton fabric, consisting of a small percentage of elastane (due to which the tape stretches) and cotton; 2nd layer – glue (adhesive) on an acrylic basis, hypoallergenic. The glue is activated by heat 10-15 minutes after rubbing; 3rd layer – paper backing. The outer side has checkered lines or lines to make it easier to cut applications, and the inner side is waxed so that the tape does not stick together.

Types of tapes:

Tapes differ not only in color, size, but also in specific tension .
Classic kinesio tape is a cotton tape that stretches only in one direction (lengthwise). Classic tapes are used for taping the face and body.

Dimmable tape is a nylon linen that stretches in all directions. This tape is used in sports and is not suitable for the face

Push tape is a tape with perforations. This tape can be used both on the face and body. But most often they are used to work on the body.

Cross tapes are magnetic tapes that have different polarities and are used not only on the body to reduce pain syndromes (reduce swelling, bruises), but are also used on the face.

To work with the face, use classic kinesio tape, which stretches only in one direction and does not have reinforced glue..

Possible complications

During the correct use of tapes, no side effects were observed. In this case, itching, redness and an allergic reaction of the body cannot be ruled out. Strong tension on the strips when gluing can injure the skin, especially for sensitive skin.

Facial taping at home can lead to the formation of:

bruising;
pain;
bruises.

Leaving the tape on the skin for a long time negatively affects the health of the skin and its microbiome. The barrier properties of the surface are compromised by incorrect removal technology. As a result, the skin becomes susceptible to irritants that penetrate the layers of the skin. The surface intensively evaporates liquid and loses protection from ultraviolet rays.

After the barrier properties of the cover are damaged, their restoration is required. First of all, it is important to abandon care products that destroy it. These include cosmetic products based on retinol and acids. It is recommended to avoid aggressive procedures if the problem can be solved with conservative methods.

Rejuvenating taping of the skin of the face and neck has positive reviews from women who have tried the technique.

It is a safe and physiological replacement for other aesthetic techniques. The procedure can be carried out at home, because even an inexperienced person can handle applying the tapes. Before the session, it is recommended to consult with a cosmetologist, because there are contraindications and side effects.

Author: Pronina Marina

How does the kinesio taping method work?

The kinesio taping method is an additional tool in your hands. You must understand that this is not a panacea for wrinkles. Wrinkles will not go away completely, but they can be significantly reduced. Taping perfectly helps to tighten the face, remove puffiness, reduce nasolabial jowls, smooth out skin creases on the forehead and between the eyebrows.
The kinesio taping method works well in combination with massages and facial gymnastics exercises (face fitness).

Taping must be approached consciously and wisely. For taping to be beneficial, you need to know how and with what tension to apply the tape. Without knowledge, tape turns into duct tape: it won’t do any harm, but you won’t get any benefit either.

How to choose plasters

Tapes come in three types of materials: cotton, nylon and rayon. Each of them has its own characteristics. The most common and versatile option is elastic cotton bands. They are used on all parts of the body, including as neck tapes.

Nylon patches have very good stretchability - they are often used in sports taping due to this quality. They can stretch not only in length, but also in width, and have increased strength, but nylon does not allow air to pass through very well. Such patches should not be left on the skin for a long time.

Silk patches are the most pleasant to feel. They are used in cosmetology for kinesiotaping of the neck and face due to their softness and delicacy. Silk tapes are highly breathable, hypoallergenic, and provide reliable fixation and tissue support.

Due to good elasticity, the results of using nylon and silk tapes are more effective. But it is recommended to use such patches for neck taping if you already have some experience. If you don’t have it, then it’s better to practice with cotton tapes first, or entrust the application of nylon and silk patches to an experienced specialist.

Tape terminology:

Any application has:

Anchor;
Therapy area;
End of tape.

Tape anchor

Tape anchor –

This is usually what the beginning of the tape is called. Apply to skin without tension. The applique pulls on the anchor. The length of the anchor is approximately 1-2 cm (depending on the application).

Therapeutic zone of tape

Therapeutic Zone is the zone that is glued with tension (or without). In addition to tape tension, it also has tissue tension.

Tape tail

The tail of the tape (you can find the name second anchor) is the same thing. This is what is called the end of the application. The anchor and tail are glued without tensioning the tape or fabrics. The size of the tail will be less than or equal to the anchor. On the face and thin applications, the end of the tape is approximately 0.5 cm.

Types of applications:

There are a large variety of cuts. The most common cuts:

I – shaped applique (ai-shaped) ai-tape;
Y – shaped applique (game-shaped applique) – used most often when working with deep wrinkles and scars;
V - (V-shaped applique);
X – X-tape (X-shaped applique) – used most often when working with deep wrinkles and scars;
Octopus (Medusa) application – this application is used in lymphatic drainage applications for swelling;
Application Chinese lantern – Most often used in pairs and also aimed at lymphatic drainage. 2 fans in a cross and 2 lanterns are interchangeable applications.
2 fans or 2 flashlights are used when stimulation and microcirculation are needed in addition to lymphatic drainage.

Rules for facial taping:

Facial taping has its own rules for preparing the skin. The skin must be prepared not only for taping, but also taken care of after removing the application. Do not forget that particles of the stratum corneum are also removed along with the tape.

Preparing the face for taping

Before taping, you can treat your face with tonic;
You can apply the cream, but you need to wait until it is absorbed (10-15 minutes);
If your skin is dry, you can make a moisturizing mask;
You should not apply oil to your face before applying the application. The tape does not fit well on oily skin.
The ends can be rounded, or you can leave them as is. This only applies to the face. On the body, the ends must be rounded so that the tape does not fray and is worn longer under clothing;
After the application has been glued, it is necessary to activate it (grind it);
Convolutions will only occur in lymphatic drainage applications;
It is not recommended to apply more than 5-6 applications to the face at the same time. More than 50% of the face should not be taped;
You can combine applications. Some are fashionable to be left overnight;
It is better not to sleep with lymphatic drainage applications. Wearing time from 2 hours to 8 hours. It is possible up to 12 hours, but this is individual.

After removing the tape, the face also needs care. Tape lay there, worked, tried. When removing the tape, a small layer of skin (scales) is removed along with the tape. The skin in these places is “bare” (where the application was), loses its skin barrier and needs to be restored:

Facial care after taping:

After removing the application you must:

Remove remaining glue (wash your face);
Apply moisturizer and mask;
SPF sunscreen so that the skin does not react to the sun (in the summer).

Advantages and disadvantages

Patients value the procedure for the large number of positive effects of its use. Taping is popular among women of all age groups.

Facial taping at home has the following advantages:

Efficiency. After completing the course, smoothing of facial wrinkles of various sizes, lifting of the facial contour and general rejuvenation of the skin are observed. The result is no worse than after painful cosmetic procedures.
Availability. It is not necessary to look for a qualified cosmetologist and clinic. The procedure can be performed at home. If you apply anti-wrinkle applications at night, you can save time and get a good lifting effect in the morning.
Safety. In the production of tapes, only hypoallergenic materials are used. The tapes do not leave marks on the surface. Muscles and skin are not damaged after the session.
Price. Compared to other cosmetic procedures, the average price of tape produced in Korea is 600 rubles.
Simplicity. It is possible to use the tapes yourself if you study the application diagram. By following the step-by-step instructions, even an inexperienced person in taping will achieve the desired result. It is important to understand how the lymphatic vessels and muscles are located.
Low cost. Taping is one of the budget methods of rejuvenation, compared to others.

The method has its drawbacks. First of all, the result of the procedure does not last long. Patients are forced to repeat the course of the rejuvenation procedure again after a certain time.

The dense material of the tape creates a greenhouse effect, which promotes the active reproduction of microorganisms. As a result, inflammation and acne may appear on the skin. Those with sensitive skin complain of itching from the adhesive base of the tape.

Failure to adhere to the technology for applying taping tapes can lead to deterioration of the skin condition. As a result, the size and depth of wrinkles and folds will increase. Despite all the shortcomings, the risks of using the technique are minimal, in contrast to serious interventions when administering injections or performing plastic surgery.

Indications and contraindications for facial taping

General contraindications:
Allergy to glue, tape, latex;
Lymphoma;
Acute circulatory disorders (heart attack, stroke, thrombosis);
Local contraindications:
Significantly reduced skin turgor;
Violation of the integrity of the skin (abrasions, scratches, fresh postoperative suture);
Rash, peeling, acne, inflammation of the skin;
Large moles (bypass), papillomas (bypass).
Direct contraindications:
Ancology;
Fever;
Heart failure;
We do not tape the thyroid gland area. We work only on the side surfaces of the neck.
You cannot wear tapes on your face:
Sunbathe;
Blow with a hairdryer;
Visit baths and saunas.
Taping cannot be used if:
Less than 3 days have passed since facial cleansing;
Less than 3 days have passed since superficial peeling, mesotherapy;
Less than 3 days have passed since biorevitalization;
Less than 7 days have passed since the mid-peel.

Contraindications

The safety of the session does not deprive taping of contraindications.

It is prohibited to carry out the procedure in the following cases:

dysfunction of the lymphatic system;
otitis, inflammation of the tonsils and nasopharyngeal congestion;
high blood pressure;
herpes infection;
damage to the facial muscles or nerves;
pustular skin diseases;
problems with the lymphatic system;
facial paralysis and paresis in chronic form;
chronic diseases in the acute stage;
cancer;
rhinitis or tonsillitis in the acute stage;
damage to the skin;
deep vein thrombosis;
diabetes mellitus;
heart failure;
circulatory disorders in the brain;
advanced degree of osteoporosis;
psychoneurotic disorders;
neuropathy;
development of skin diseases;
individual intolerance to the materials used to make the tape.

To avoid deterioration of the skin condition, do not apply tape to areas of the face that do not require correction. It is forbidden to apply the tape to surfaces with hair, scratches, papillomas, moles and warts.

Why is facial taping used?

With the help of taping you can:

reduce skin wrinkles;
Reduce the area between the eyebrows;
Relieve swelling of the eyelids;
Raise your eyelids;
Reduce double chin;
Reduce purse-string wrinkles around the lips;
Reduce nasolabial folds;
Smooth the forehead (wrinkles on the forehead);
Relax the area between the eyebrows;
Face lifting (face tightening);
Work on lymphatic drainage (to reduce swelling of the neck, double chin, swelling of the lower eyelid).

Areas that need to be avoided during facial taping

Lymph nodes; Eyelid area (allowed only for lymphatic drainage taping to relieve swelling);
The area of the anterior surface of the neck (only the lateral surface of the neck is taped).

The main rule of taping:

The most important thing in taping is the tension of the tape.

The degree of tape tension for different types of applications will differ. If you ignore this rule, then the tape simply turns into electrical tape. The tension of the tape depends on which structure is affected (muscle, skin, SMAS, lymph). In lymphatic drainage applications, the degree of tape tension is 0. (lymph is a superficial substance and the effect goes directly to it). The tape is applied without tension.

The presence of convolutions in lymphatic drainage taping is a mandatory criterion for the correct application.

Tape tension percentage:

Lymphatic drainage (located superficially) – 0% without tension. The presence of convolutions is required;
Lifting (SMAS level) – 15% – 25% tape tension;
Muscles (deep structures) – 40% – 50% tape tension;
Correction – 0%-100% tape tension. The correction is mainly used in applications for “lifting” and in applications for “forehead”. Correction is needed for asymmetry, where it is necessary to increase the degree of tension. It can be from 0-100% Until there is a symmetry effect.
Wrinkle (skin crease) – 0% tape.

The stronger the tension of the tape, the deeper its effect on the structures.
Having understood the relationship, it is easy to influence the problem consciously (understanding what structure it is connected with).
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Why do women need it?

To quite effectively tighten and rejuvenate the skin where it is needed at the moment without surgery or injections.

The procedure is similar to lifting, to which individual groups of facial muscles are exposed. The brain remembers the new position and keeps them in a young, fit state for a long time.

Let's look at the effect taping gives:

Small wrinkles disappear. Deep grooves become less noticeable;
Bags and swelling under the eyes disappear;
The corners of the eyelids are tightened;
Getting rid of the “double chin”;
The oval of the face becomes toned and youthful.

Lymphatic drainage taping of the eyes (removing swelling from the eyes):

We measure the length of the tape individually (from the corner of the eye to the tragus of the ear);
Cut into 2 equal pieces, then divide each into more pieces;
We leave the anchor 1.5 - 2 cm, and cut the rest of the tape into thin strips, so that we get an “octopus”;
We remove the backing from the anchor and glue it at the projection of the lymph node (to the ear);
We glue the first leg above the eyebrow, the second under the eyebrow, the third along the cheek bone, and we try to glue the fourth and fifth even lower;
Don't forget to apply your skincare product under the tape (if you have sensitive skin).

How to make your own application on the area around the eyes is shown in the video:

By strengthening facial fitness exercises, massages and home care with taping, the result will be better.
Taping is an addition to massage, facial exercises, and skincare treatments.
The first thing to do is to return the muscle to its normal position and only then secure the result with tape.

How long will the results last?

Medical science has not yet confirmed the effectiveness of using the technique to get rid of the signs of skin aging. To evaluate the results of taping, experts recommend taking photographs before the procedure and 30-45 days later. This method will help you see the difference between the changes and the previous skin condition.

Facial taping at home, aimed at correcting a double chin, leads to the following changes:

The laxity of the skin has become less pronounced.
The oval of the face is visually tightened.

A large number of patient reviews after the procedure say that the difference before and after treatment with kinesio tape is obvious. After 8 hours of exposure, we can conclude that the procedure is effective.

But there are also negative reviews that claim that the devices give a placebo effect. The skin of the face does not change at all. They call this cosmetic procedure a waste of money and time.

How to choose a tape for the face and body:

SFM – (Germany)
Often they write “Medical patch” on the packaging. In fact, this is kinesio tape, it is of excellent quality and is suitable for facial taping.

Kinesio Tex Cassic – (USA)
It is better not to use a tape of this brand on the face, but to use it for taping on the body. When cutting out small appliqués, the edges of the tape may become shaggy. Small applications are needed for the face, so this tape is not entirely suitable.

Bb tape (BBalance) – (Korea)
Excellent tape, good quality. Perfectly fixes the application. Suitable for face.

Kinesio Tex FP – (USA)
These tapes are considered the most popular in the world. They are suitable for taping the face and body. Ideal for the face.

Bt tape – (Korea)
The tapes are of good quality, but the ends are shaggy. Suitable for body taping.

K-active sensitive – (Japan)
Good tapes, thin, hold the application well. Suitable for face.

Kinexib pro – (China)
The tape often has a paint smell and is not of very good quality. It's better not to buy this one.

What's the point

For anti-aging manipulations, it is important to choose high-quality applications. There are cotton and paper ones, but you can buy silk kinesio tapes. They are suitable for those who have overly sensitive skin.

The bases of the patches should not contain dangerous additives that can cause discomfort, irritate the skin, or limit movement.

You should not buy patches that do not have expiration date information or information about the manufacturer.

Korean products are popular. There is often no information on Chinese products, so girls are afraid to buy them.

Facial tapes that do not cause allergies:

When choosing a tape for the face, many are faced with problems such as allergies and hard glue. It is difficult and difficult to choose exactly the brand that would not cause discomfort and irritation. There are a large number of manufacturers, but from this number we can single out brands of tapes that, according to reviews, have proven themselves well. The most popular, hypoallergenic, and proven are:

k-active gentle is used for taping even newborn children width;
Сure tape – cotton;
BBallance – face tape, cotton;
BBtape – cotton.

When choosing a tape for the face, pay attention to the fact that the tape does not have reinforced glue , without preliminary cuts. It must be intact, then you can cut out the applique to the desired size yourself. Before using any new brand of tape, it is recommended to do an allergy test.

Preparation

Before performing taping at home, you need to consult a cosmetologist. He will talk about the rules for gluing tapes and list possible contraindications to the procedure. At the appointment, the specialist will conduct a thorough examination of the skin and assess its condition. Based on this, he will prescribe a course of procedures, which may consist of 10-25 approaches with an interval of 2-3 days.

In advanced situations, the number of sessions increases to 50.

The patient will also be prescribed certain tape application patterns, which are important to follow. It is not recommended to choose the application principle yourself. Ignorance of the structural features of the muscular corset and the vascular system of the face can lead to complications.

Other than talking to your doctor, no special preparation is required. Before gluing the tapes, it is only necessary to carry out the usual hygiene procedures, which consist of cleaning the surface with gel or foam for washing. After this, dry the skin well with a towel and begin taping.