Does taping after rhinoplasty hold any true benefit?
schnozzJan 20, 2019
I'm 9 days post-op, & my surgeon instructed me to tape my nose at night to reduce swelling. However, I don't notice a difference in swelling with taping vs. not taping, even with firmly applied pressure. Removing the tape gently & slowly still pulls & lifts the skin slightly and I believe it undoes all the compression the tape may have done. Taking that into account, does taping the nose have any actual benefit? I've read that scar tissue can form in the absence of taping. What's your opinion?
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