Should I still tape my nose 3 months after open rhinoplasty?

Question

very happy with results, but I do have one too many drinks per day...should I still tape my nose, although I have stopped about 2 weeks ago.??

Jamil Asaria, MD · Answer

At this stage in your healing, taping probably won't make much of a difference. Over the next six months, you will see a gradual change in the swelling. It is amazing that it takes that long, but it really does! Good luck with your final result.-Dr. Asaria

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

At this point, taping will not be of much help.  In my experience, it can take patients anywhere from 6-12 months to completely be healed and to see their final result after a surgical procedure.  Keep in touch with your surgeon so he/she is familiar with your concerns.  Good luck!

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

Each surgeon will give you his or her postoperative instructions, however taping at this point may not be very effective.  Usually taping the nasal tip for the first 1-2 weeks will play a significant role in the amount of swelling, but its use is usually limited following that time period.  Ask you surgeon and they will guide you in the right direction.  Good luck!

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear flightrisk,

Tape
supports post-rhinoplasty is commonly advised by plastic surgeons and
rhinoplasty surgeons.  Generally, this
use of sterile strips and tapes is quite effective for six to twelve
weeks.  Once you have reached three
months, however, there is little benefit from wearing the tapes any further and
any persistent swelling in the tip or just above the tip should be evaluated by
your operative surgeon and may require some dilute anti-inflammatory injected
into the region to minimize any irregularities that you may see.

I
was fortunate to train in both plastic surgery and
ENT-ear/nose/throat-head/neck oncology and have been in private aesthetic
practice for over 20 years. To find out more about this topic, please review the link below.

I
hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck.

Sincerely,

R.
Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville,
Toronto

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

This is a question for your surgeon.  In general, taping is not necessary at this point, but your surgeon is the one treating you, and should make all decisions regarding your recovery.  Best wishes!

Should I still tape my nose 3 months after open rhinoplasty?

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