After lipoma surgery should I remove the plastic tape on top of the bandage? (Photo)

June 24, 2017
Asked By:KevinGock in Sweden, SE

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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