Can the taping around the tip after rhinoplasty operation affect the tip drop? (Photo)

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Hello, I am wondering if the taping around the tip, in particular this kind of taping (wrapping under and around the tip), can affect the tip drop of the nose post op? If not, what happens to the tape that wraps around the tip when the tip drops? Does it stretch or become lose? Or does the tape lift the tip and thus prevent tip drop? I’d really know the answer to this question because I’ve been Googling frantically and I haven’t managed to find an answer to this question. Thank you inadvance!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Taping the tip is done to reduce swelling and is unlikely to prevent the tip from dropping. After rhinoplasty the tip often drops back down to where it was previously  unless sir if iv things are done during surgery to prevent it

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are an excellent candidate for rhinoplasty. I would also recommend a small chin implant. I think rhinoplasty is one of the most beautifying surgeries that we do as plastic surgeons.  To answer your question, it takes approximately 3 to 4 months for the skin envelope to remodel to the underlying bony-cartilaginous framework.  During this time, I use night taping and also a device called Noseperfect.  A large portion of my practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty surgery. It is important to only see plastic surgeons with extensive experience in rhinoplasty, ie perform at least 6 per month and have performed hundreds of cases. Also, critically evaluate on-line galleries to see if their art form resonates with yours. Rhinoplasty is definitely a grey haired plastic surgeon's sport. Best wishes to you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

We remove nasal taping 1 week postoperative, and we do not suggest our patients keep their noses taped - at all. I am not aware of any research to support better outcomes after rhinoplasty when routine nasal taping is recommended. This is the opinion of one rhinoplasty specialist after 23 years experience. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Cemal Haci, MD · Answer

There are many parameters that will cause nasal tip drooping (operation technique, thick skin, weak nasal cartilages, etc.). Nasal taping is actually to allow the skin above the nose to adapt to the underlying skeleton and to reduce swelling, but it prevents some tip reduction. For patients with very thick skin (especially in Asian noses, we recommend long taping (1 month) and a tool we call a nostril retainer. The nostril retainer is a silicone tool and is used to equalize the nostrils and support the type.
Cemal HACI, MD, Otorhinolargologist, Istanbul/Turkey

Can the taping around the tip after rhinoplasty operation affect the tip drop? (Photo)

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