Pilot Trial of Kinesio Taping in Stage II Cellulite

Kinesio taping was applied in a fan-shaped pattern once weekly for four consecutive weeks. Elastic therapeutic tape was applied with 0-15% tension to the buttocks and thighs at standardized anatomical points, including the gluteus maximus (above the sacroiliac joint), posterior thigh (gluteal fold), and anterior thigh (above the anterior inferior iliac crest). This protocol was designed to promote lymphatic drainage, improve microcirculation, and enhance dermal density and structure in women with stage II cellulite.