Why my doctor put tapes on on my upper stitches?

January 13, 2015
Asked By:Nikialex in Ramat Hasharon, IL

is it necessary and how long should I keep them?

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January 15, 2015

Answer: One of the more common reasons surgeons tape the eyelids is that is what they were taught.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 15, 2015

Answer: One of the more common reasons surgeons tape the eyelids is that is what they were taught.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 15, 2015

Answer: If you want to know why a doctor put tape on your incision you should ask him.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2015

Answer: If you want to know why a doctor put tape on your incision you should ask him.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2015

Answer: Tape after eyelid surgery

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 14, 2015

Answer: Tape after eyelid surgery

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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