While some types of kinesiology tape can be worn up to seven days, elastic bandages should be changed more often. The general rule for elastic bandages and athletic tape is to remove the bandage at least twice a day to let skin breathe for a few minutes, although you can often reapply the same bandage once finished.
Elastic therapeutic tape and elastic bandages should also be changed completely once per day to ensure hygiene and make treatment more effective. Sometimes, you may need to change the bandage more often if it gets wet, dirty, or becomes limp such that it no longer offers adequate support.