When can Rhinoplasty tape be removed after surgery?

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What happens if the tape is removed too soon?

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

The rhinoplasty cast or tape is usually removed by the surgeons office 1 week after the surgery. The next day some patients may be told to remove the gauze that's in the nostrils but the Doctor will give all of these instructions.

Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Thanks for your question. The duration that tape is applied for after your rhinoplasty is very dependent on the surgeon. The tape is used to help control swelling post operatively and to help shape the soft tissue coverings of the nose. Most surgeons would keep them on for at least 1 week but there may be times where a longer duration is required. Talk to your surgeon about their preferences.RegardsDr Guy Watts

Afshin Parhiscar, MD · Answer

you should not remove the tape after rhinoplasty until your surgeon removes it for you or you are instructed to do so by your surgeon. In most cases, tape is removed at 6-8 days after surgery. Sometimes replaced.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Tape placed on the nose after rhinoplasty may need to stay there for different lengths of time, depending on the surgeon.  I would check with your surgeon to see how long he or she would like you to keep your tape on.  I would say in most cases, it most likely would not need to stay on past a week, but it may be different in your particular case.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, the cast is removed day 6 after the procedure. This gives adequate amount of time for the nasal bones to set to their new position.

When can Rhinoplasty tape be removed after surgery?

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