Preoperative view of the patient (A). The tapes were changed at postoperative day 2 to perform a face scan with 3dMD Face System for the assessment of swelling. Swelling was greater on the right side (non-KT group) compared to the left side (KT-group) (B). Application of the kinesio taping (KT) from the supraclavicular nodes to below the level of the zygomatic arch (C,D). Frontal view of patient on day 7 after surgery (E). White arrows indicate the skin folds (F).