Interstate Patient Information

Most people go home on the day of the operation, however, if you have travelled more than 1 hour by car or have flown from interstate, we suggest you either stay overnight in the hospital or stay at a friend’s or a relative’s house. If this option is not available to you then consider staying at a serviced apartment or a hotel overnight.

You will need a responsible adult to be with you. The following day once you are feeling better you can go home.

For interstate or overseas patients we suggest staying in Sydney for 8-10 days after the operation. Dr Shahidi will see you 8 days later and remove the splints. Most people are well enough to fly home the following day. We suggest you should get travel insurance in case you have to change your travel plans.

Bed rest for the first night and then slowly out of bed the following day depending on how you feel. In the first week we suggest you take it easy indoors.

8-10 days later

Not after nasal surgery. Nasal splint needs to be removed by Dr Shahidi or his nurse.

10-14 days

Yes, see above