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ENT Conditions > Nose

Before Surgery Advice

Information for patients who are about to undergo an operation on the nose

The following operations are performed under a general anaesthetic. This means you will be asleep for the duration of the surgery and that you will not feel anything during the operation. You will feel quite drowsy for a long time after the surgery, so you are most likely to stay overnight at the hospital after your procedure.

A general anaesthetic requires you not to eat or drink for 6 hours before the operation. You will receive a pack from us with instructions regarding this. But generally you are asked not to ear or drink from midnight, the night before.

If you have to take some medication, then you can take these as normal but with a small amount of water (half a cup).

If you have been advised to have an operation on your nose, there are many names that are given to these operations, which are explained under Nasal Procedures.

The day of the operation

When you go into hospital, go straight to the reception desk. The receptionist will be expecting you and will arrange for you to be taken to your room. There you will be asked some general health questions and will fill in some forms with a nurse. If you have not done so already you will also fill in a consent form with the surgeon. This is a legal document that contains important information about your operation, the risks involved and your signature indicating your consent for the surgery. Generally you are sent this document in the information pack prior to the surgery. Sometimes the surgeon will go through the document with you at the time of the consultation. It is important that you read the consent form carefully and ask any questions before the surgery.

You will be asked to undress down to your underwear and to put on a gown. This garment allows access to the chest, back and blood vessel etc during the operation. You must remove any metallic objects on your person. This means you can wear no jewellery or clothing containing any metal. Please check with the nurse.

To make sure you are healthy

If you have a bad cold there are risks that you may have complications after the procedure. If you are not feeling well tell the anaesthetist about it.

Also tell the anaesthetist if you have any crowns or caps in your teeth. They will then be given extra protection during the operation.