![]() There’s absolutely no cost or obligation to schedule with Airrosti. We can help you understand what’s causing your pain and walk you through treatment options that suit your needs. If injuries or unaddressed pain is putting your life on hold, chat with a provider today at no cost. They can assess your progress and help adjust your recovery plan to keep you moving forward. Also, remember to keep open communication with your provider about your progress to ensure the best care. If you have any adverse reactions to the tape such as itching, allergic reaction, hyperpigmentation, or blistering, remove the tape immediately and let your provider know what happened at your next appointment. ![]() If you ever have any questions regarding your K-Tape, don’t hesitate to contact your Airrosti Provider. Don’t get frustrated and try to rip the K-Tape off like a band-aid. Doing so will help minimize pain and reduce the likeliness of removing any hair. Whichever option you choose, make sure you remove the tape along the direction of your hair, never against it. Remember to keep the skin taut by tugging it in the opposite direction of the pull to minimize discomfort. This will loosen up the adhesive and allow you to slowly pull it off.Get in the shower and thoroughly wet the tape and lather the area with soap.Peel it off slowly while gently tugging the skin in the opposite direction.Pour or rub baby oil directly on the tape.If you’re struggling to remove K-tape, there are two options you can try that may make the process easier. While the ends of the tape do sometimes roll up (if this happens, simply snip off the ends), the tape often adheres like a second layer of skin. How to Remove K-Tapeīecause K-Tape is much stronger than a regular band-aid, it is a little trickier to remove. However, we do not recommend swimming with the K-Tape on because chemicals in pool water can deteriorate the adhesive and loosen the tape. You can exercise while wearing the tape without any problems. After the tape has formed a strong bond, it can be difficult to remove. Unlike other medical tapes that can irritate the skin. After 1-2 hours of normal activity, the K-Tape should be properly bonded to the treated area. My favorite things about this tape is that it is incredibly strong and durable, yet pain-free to remove. ![]() The adhesive is heat sensitive, so your doctor will rub the tape to make sure it properly adheres to your skin. K-Tape is designed to stay on for an average of 3-4 days. The elastic quality of the K-Tape supports the muscles like a second skin, which helps the muscles contract back to the resting position. By slightly lifting the skin, the tape also allows increased lymphatic absorption of excess fluid which reduces bruising. The tape lifts the skin slightly so that pressure is reduced around the body’s pain receptors. ![]() K-Tape stabilizes joints and supports the treated area to help decrease pain and swelling. ![]()
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