Rhinoplasty soon - is it necessary to tape 24/7 after the first week?

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Hello doctors I'm doing a rhinoplasty soon and wanted to ask is it necessary to tape 24/7 after the first week ? And for a month? Can I tape just at night before going to bed and remove it in the morning before going to work? And one more thing is there any other way than taping can help? Thank you very much doctors

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I understand that some surgeons recommend postoperative taping vehemently. My rhinoplasty teacher never recommended post surgical taping, and for 25 years neither have we. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

It is standard to place tape and sometimes a protective guard over the nose immediately after a rhinoplasty to help to minimize swelling, shape the tissues, and to protect the tissues and the bones in the early stages of healing. These tapes and guard are typically left on for the first week to allow the tissues to heal and then are removed in the office. It is usually not necessary to tape after one week although some surgeons may have a different protocol. Best wishes.

Ramin Behmand, MD, FACS · Answer

This is an excellent question. Taping after rhinoplasty is very helpful in limiting excess swelling, especially when you are lying down. Once the cast is removed after the first week, taping at night is most beneficial. If you can continue taping 24/7 for a few more days after the cast is off, it will be even more effective. In the long run, taping and minimizing swelling will help you heal better and more quickly.

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Burak Olgun, MD · Answer

Hi, this is Dr. Olgun, i don't suggest taping to my patient after 2nd week pass. Tapes usually does allergy and also wrong taping can cause issues in the process of healing. My suggestion is to leave it alone by itself.

Giray Genc, MD · Answer

Taping after rhinoplasty surgery supports the nose and limits the swelling. Every surgeon has different approaches for taping. Generally after cast removal tapes are applied for couple of days for 7/24 after that taping continues for nights

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