Day of Surgery
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Nurses will check you into your room and fill in the appropriate forms.
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Mr Elmiyeh will see you in your room and explain your surgery again and will answer any questions that you may have.
He will then get you to sign a consent form.
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Anaesthetist Consultant will also meet up with you to review and discuss everything you wish to talk about anaesthesia.
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In the operating room, our calm and reassuring team will ensure that you are feeling relaxed and comfortable, as the general anaesthetic takes effect.
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Once you are asleep, the operation will be carried out.
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At the end of surgery, you will have a small cast over your nose. You may have some very fine, dissolvable stitches in the skin bridge between your nostrils.
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If gentle packs are inserted inside your nose, they will be removed before you go home.
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After the surgery, you will feel slightly drowsy. Your nose will feel blocked and mouth breathing will make your throat dry. Sipping water on regular basis would certainly help.
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Your nose may ache, and you may have a dull headache. Blood stained mucous discharge through your nostrils and at the back of your throat is to be expected and lasts for a few days. There may be bruising and swelling around your eyes and this may peak in the first couple of days.
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Patients either go home on the same day or stay overnight for social and/or medical reasons.
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You will be provided with detailed and careful guidance about your aftercare including the appointment time for your follow up.
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Once you are comfortable and reassured, you will be discharged home.
