When can I remove the surgical tapes??

[hello84]

I am now one week post op. about 4 days post op I removed the surgical tape from the right side, which went well with no bleeding and replaced with bandages. The left side I tried 5 days postop and it started bleeding so I put the tape back on and the bleeding stopped quickly.

I know I'm being impatient, but I'd like to know when it is safe to remove the tapes and just leave the nipples without putting another bandwidth on them. The surgeon didn't say when to remove them, he just said to leave them on for now.

Can I try again to remove the left tape or should I wait a few more days?

Here is a link to my pictures: www.gynecomastia.org/smf/1/surgery-booked-for-the-26th!/

[Ali19]

i was told by my doctors to take them off on the 7th day after surgery and i did, nipples look great, make sure you go slowly or you could rip off some skin.

btw your pic does not work.