Taping the bridge of the nose and the supratip area (area above the tip) can significantly reduce postoperative edema (swelling). Gentle pressure from the tape does two things. First, it can help 'press' out some of the swelling that results from trapped fluid in the tissues. Secondly, and perhaps more... more
Nasal taping to reduce Rhinoplasty swelling?
It has now been 2 months after my Rhinoplasty and the doctor is just suggesting nasal taping to reduce the swelling. Is it futile at this point, or will it actually help (to do so at night).
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A: Nasal taping not very helpful 2 months out
Usually, taping is something done within the first few weeks after surgery. After about a month, it might not make much of a difference. However, swelling does take about 6-12 months to go away. Since I have not examined you, I do not know how much swelling you have. It is possible that you may have more... more
A: Nasal taping after rhinoplasty
It is not very helpful to do nightly taping of the nose after the first few weeks. The taping itself can cause irritation of the skin and further problems. There can be daily or weekly change in the nose size from periodic swelling. However, it settles on its own with time. If you are concerned about swelling... more
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15 Jun 2009
Thanks for your answer! Even though it has been 8 weeks since my revision rhinoplasty, my doctor is just now advising nasal taping as I am so depressed/concerned over the bulbous swelling in my tip which makes it look longer than before my surgery. Am I wasting my time with this taping so late in the game? Although I was moderately unhappy with my nose prior to the surgery, I now seem to like the appearance (and especially the long profile) even worse now. :( Thanks for your time, Doctor!