Intervention of Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Cicatric Fibrosis in the Post-Surgery of Aesthetic Surgery

Abstract

Fibrosis is a change that occurs in the postoperative period, it is the formation or excessive development of fibrous tissue that occurs after a trauma, presenting itself as a reparative process. Among the main resources used for treatment, there are: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (DLM) and manual massage, kinesiotherapy, US, therapeutic laser, radiofrequency Objective: To search bibliographic references to show benefits of physical therapy in the treatment of Cicatricial Fibrosis in the postoperative period of plastic surgery. Methodology: This is a literature review. Articles (published between 2008 to 2019) researched in the Google Academic, Lilacs and Scielo virtual libraries were used. Results: Eight articles published between 2008 and 2019 were found where all demonstrated the effectiveness of physiotherapy in modulating the inflammatory and scar response, acting in the treatment of cicatricial fibrosis. Conclusion: A thorough evaluation of the tissue by the physiotherapist was perceived to be extremely important in order to choose the most appropriate method for the case, guaranteeing a quick and efficient surgical recovery.