uumaxxer
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after endless failed attempts to find research on whether nose taping actually changes its shape, i decided to run this experiment on myself. i'll also share what i found while digging through info and lay out my hypothesis on the whole thing.
link, link, link, link
in this study, patients were split into groups: some didn't tape at all, others taped for 2 weeks, and a third group for 4 weeks. smart folks in masks used ultrasound to measure soft tissue thickness around the bony hump (rhinion) and right above the tip of the nose.
turns out, the study proved that tape reduces skin thickness and swelling, but as noted, it had no statistically significant effect on the cartilage tissue at the tip.
from this, you can pretty much assume that under normal everyday conditions, taping won't deliver any real results either.
link, link,
this study tested whether strong mechanical pressure from tape or rigid plastic could guide controlled tissue scarring.
long story short, that pressure isn't strong enough to act on the actual bones or the permanent shape of the cartilage. to alter bone structure, even rigid 3d splints were totally useless without a prior osteotomy (i'll attach what that is below).
overall, my logically backed take is that aside from a temporary improvement right after taking the tape off for a short window (5-10 hours), nothing is going to happen, though i suspect there might be side effects like skin irritation.
now, on to the experiment itself
here's my nose right now. i'm on day two of applying tape and using my hands to apply mechanical pressure, manually trying to force it into the shape i want (which explains the redness).
i plan to update every 7 days everything will be clean, organized, and backed up. stay tuned my friends
link, link, link, link
in this study, patients were split into groups: some didn't tape at all, others taped for 2 weeks, and a third group for 4 weeks. smart folks in masks used ultrasound to measure soft tissue thickness around the bony hump (rhinion) and right above the tip of the nose.
turns out, the study proved that tape reduces skin thickness and swelling, but as noted, it had no statistically significant effect on the cartilage tissue at the tip.
from this, you can pretty much assume that under normal everyday conditions, taping won't deliver any real results either.
link, link,
this study tested whether strong mechanical pressure from tape or rigid plastic could guide controlled tissue scarring.
long story short, that pressure isn't strong enough to act on the actual bones or the permanent shape of the cartilage. to alter bone structure, even rigid 3d splints were totally useless without a prior osteotomy (i'll attach what that is below).
overall, my logically backed take is that aside from a temporary improvement right after taking the tape off for a short window (5-10 hours), nothing is going to happen, though i suspect there might be side effects like skin irritation.
now, on to the experiment itself
here's my nose right now. i'm on day two of applying tape and using my hands to apply mechanical pressure, manually trying to force it into the shape i want (which explains the redness).
i plan to update every 7 days everything will be clean, organized, and backed up. stay tuned my friends
