Why does my nose look slimmer after taping? 6 months post op

July 4, 2023
Asked By:Imaginative936007 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Hello, I had open rhinoplasty on my nose 6 months ago. I still tape every night and leave it on whilst I sleep. When I wake up in the morning and remove the tape, my nose looks very slim and I like it. But after maybe a few hours the slimming goes away. My question - why does my nose look slimmer after taping - is this (I sure hope so!) a sign of what my nose will look like when it is completely healed? Thank you.

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July 9, 2023

Answer: Effect of taping the nose six months postop :

July 9, 2023

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July 5, 2023

Answer: The tape is no longer useful after 6 months

July 5, 2023

Answer: The tape is no longer useful after 6 months

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