How long after surgery is shaping/taping no longer effective on the nose? I had rhinoplasty 4 months ago and I noticed my tip drop a bit, which I did NOT want. How can I prevent this from dropping any further? Is taping a way to stave this off as it continues to heal or is it too late in the healing process? Originally, my nose was a bit pugged, and I wanted it to remain up-turned a bit.