It's day 4 after my rhinoplasty and my tape is hanging by a thread at this point. I have oily skin so it almost immediately started to peel. It really didn't seem like a concern to me, as I figured the tape was simply a measure to reduce swelling. But my rhinoplasty was to raise the tip, so I began to worry that maybe the tape was helping mold or hold the raised tip. Well the tape is all but supporting now and almost off, and since it's Saturday my surgeons office is closed. What should I do?
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February 21, 2017
Answer: Tape Peeling Off after Rhinoplasty
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Jonathan Cabin, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Discoloration to the nasal tip skin can indicate some bruising, but persistent discoloration may represent some venous congestion of the skin or a decrease in blood flow to the skin. Revision surgery, open approach with skin cautery, alar base reduction, larger cartilage graft placement and ot...
Hi there - I tell my patients that even after 3 months there is still 10-15% of the swelling remaining. It could be uneven swelling that will continue to resolve over the next several months. If the unevenness is still present at 6 months I would discuss this with your...
Thank you for your photos. It is possible to fill in the tip of the nose between your cartilage with injectable filler if performed carefully. Aggressive or incorrect injection can cause permanent tissue damage or loss to the tip of your nose and the results will subside over time. A rhinoplasty...
