Effect of Compression Tape Application on Peri-orbital Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Prospective…

Randomized trialJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale· 2026

Effect of Compression Tape Application on Peri-orbital Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-face Study.

Mohammed A Jomah, Waleed Alshehri, Noémie Villemure-Poliquin … Oakley Smith

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Aesthetic & Cosmetic SurgeryRandomized trialTreatmentQ1IF 2.3

Compression taping after rhinoplasty cut peri-orbital bruising area by over a third.

Effect of Compression Tape Application on Peri-orbital Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-face Study.

Mohammed A Jomah … Oakley Smith

Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery · 2026 · Q1 in Surgery

Background

IMPORTANCE: Postoperative ecchymosis and swelling after open rhinoplasty are commonly encountered and may affect patient satisfaction, aesthetic perception, and recovery.

Purpose

To objectively assess the impact of postoperative compression taping on the extent of ecchymosis in patients undergoing primary open rhinoplasty.

Methods

Multicenter study in 2 private practice surgical centers over a 4-month period.

n = 64 patients

Results

compression taping cut bruising area under the eye by over a third

228.4mm²

Taped side

358.9mm²

Control side

More results

The study included 64 patients with a mean age of 33.0 years (SD ± 11.3); 48 (75%) were female.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

Compression taping applied under the eye significantly reduces postoperative ecchymosis following open rhinoplasty. The intervention is simple, safe, and low-cost, supporting its routine use to enhance postoperative recovery.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

RELEVANCE: These findings provide objective evidence supporting compression taping as an adjunct postoperative tool to minimize ecchymosis.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

Future studies may explore its impact on facial swelling, patient-reported outcomes, and broader applications in facial plastic surgery.

Effect of Compression Tape Application on Peri-orbital Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-face Study.

Effect of Compression Tape Application on Peri-orbital Ecchymosis After Rhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Split-face Study.

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