Taping the Nose??

[abhi@mbp.matrixmt.com]

Did anyone tape their nose, post-op?

Application of 3M Micropore Surgical Tape® to the nose after surgery will help to reduce swelling, speed healing and contribute to a better and more predictable shape and postoperative result. Tape application is a very routine postoperative chore in virtually all of my patients. It helps to mold down the skin over the new cartilage and bony foundation. It also helps to squeeze out the edema fluid. It helps to prevent the excess fluid formation that can sometimes lead to scar tissue and deformity.

[niku@mbp.matrixmt.com]

I never did because my surgeon never told me to. Also I've seen where surgeons tell people to press bumbs to make the skin adhere.
I was told to put micropore on my rib scar to keep it flat. It became really sore and my skin became raw. It took me a while to realise I had reacted to the tape and months later I could still see the outline of the tape, even now very faintly. Luckily I walk about fully dressed most of the time. Laughing

[mariess]

I thought the surgeons sent you home with your nose taped. Is that not the case? How do they send you home?