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Post Rhinoplasty: Taping tips? Other recommendations for speedy recovery?

asked 5 months ago by ReviRhi in Seattle, Wa
Latest answer by John M. Hilinski, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, arnica, recovery, swelling

I really want to be careful in healing after a revision.My swelling is heavy and I want to do the most I can.So I have been taking arnica/pineapple extract,limiting sodium to 1200mg,no blood thinning foods or vit E,but now with taping.Can someone give me specific step details on how to do this; can I do any harm to the outcome if i do this wrong.2 weeks postOP,I want to do every small detail I can to help heal right,and help swelling go down;if you could come up with a perfect regime,PLz Share

3 answers to Post Rhinoplasty: Taping tips? Other recommendations for speedy recovery?

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Taping the Nose Following Rhinoplasty

There may not be much in the way of scientific evidence showing the benefits of taping the nose following rhinoplasty. However, I can say that in my practice I certainly recommend taping in many patients. You should review this recommendation in detail with your rhinoplasty surgeon before doing so. I have attached a link below that discusses taping of the nose following rhinoplasty. I hope you find it helpful.
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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Taping of the nose after rhinoplasty

I usually do not leave the nasal tape on more than a week . It usually comes off when I remove the splint. I know of no studies that suggest leaving it on longer improves the healing.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Taping after rhinoplasty

I am not aware of any scientific evidence showing that taping the nose post rhinoplasty helps with healing, or with swelling. I prefer my patients not to tape post op, especially if I have placed grafts. I believe that this practice of taping is an old dogma without any proven benefits. Best of luck
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

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