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Difficulty removing rhinoplasty tape even with oil. Suggestions?

tealeaveMay 13, 2019
I recently had a rhinoplasty about 2 and a half weeks ago and have been instructed to tape my nose nightly. I am having a lot of difficulty removing the tape in the morning, it takes about an hour to remove everything as gently as possible even using baby oil! I am wondering if anyone could suggest a medical adhesive removal brand (I have tried looking for detachol, but unavailable at all the pharmacies I've looked at). Thank you in advance!

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Dr. Gary Linkov, MD
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Dr. Gary Linkov, MD
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Dr. Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS
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Dr. Thomas J. Walker, MD, FACS
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Dr. Mehdi Sina, MD
Dr. Mehdi Sina, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on May 14, 2019
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Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Dr. Michael Elam, MD (retired)
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on May 14, 2019
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