I did lipoma removal surgery 3 days before, it was little upside my elbow. I got a bandage and upside kind of plastic tape (Please see on picture). My question is should I removed this plastic tap or not? I couldn't remember what Doctor suggested me that time.
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Answer: After lipoma surgery should I remove the plastic tape on top of the bandage?
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