Can I take off my tape for a few hours a day after rhinoplasty?

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I had a rhinoplasty done 11 days ago and already had the splint,cast off 1 week later After removal of the cast and stitches the doctor taped my nose and gave me an appointment to "renew" the tape the following week. would be okay to take the tape off for a few hours to go to class without being stared at Please don’t tell me to ask my surgeon as i cant right now. I had a dorsal hump shave and they told me they re-positioned the nose to be straight as it was slanted (11 days ago)

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD · Answer

Each doctor has his/her own protocol for what you should do following surgery.  There is a reason that your doctor put tape on your nose so I would strongly suggest that you leave it in place unless he tells you otherwise.  It would not be right for anyone not participating in your care to advise you otherwise.

John Paletta, MD · Answer

i'm sure every surgeon has a different postoperative routine and rationale for it. It's not that one is wrong and one is right. It is always advisable to follow your surgeons instructions.   I typically don't retype after the first week, however I have in certain situations. Additionally, there maybe more danger in you trying to remove the tape as opposed to having somebody your doctors office do it.  I'm more curious why you feel like you cannot contact her surgeon.  Part of picking your surgeon is to find somebody you're comfortable enough to call if you have questions or concerns.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I doubt if I would want to go to school with tape on my nose either! Frankly, I'm not sure if there is any long-term benefit of nasal taping longer than one week postoperative. Study hard, and I hope you like your new nose. My best. Dr Joseph

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no substitute for your surgeon's instructions.  I would not want to go to class with tape, but for a better cosmetic result, I would if that's what it takes.  My advise is to do whatever your surgeon suggest.

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