Function or purpose of tape after Rhinoplasty?

August 27, 2009
Asked By:sahpahkah in cali

I'm 17 and I got a nose job about a month ago. I had closed surgery and my bone was broken. What is the function or purpose of the tape (3 strips of horizontal tape down my nose) and for how long do I have to wear them?

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