Can I have breast asymmetry surgery on the NHS?

This is very unlikely. Cosmetic surgery is not something the NHS will pay for as it is seen as something which is done for purely aesthetic reasons only. In other words, you have this surgery done because you want to improve your appearance.

However, if you need to have reconstructive surgery, either as a result of injury or disease and cosmetic surgery is also required then the NHS may pay. You will have to show that your condition is causing you severe mental distress. You will also need to be referred by your GP. Your local health authority will have a set of strict guidelines regarding this.

If a procedure can demonstrate that it will result in exceptional benefits for the patient then the NHS will pay. These procedures include male breast reduction, breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast uplift, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, otoplasty and blepharoplasty.

If any of these will help to reduce physical pain and psychological stress then the NHS may help.

If you have private medical insurance and are thinking of using this to pay for surgery then you are likely to be disappointed. Most insurance providers do not cover cosmetic surgery as they see it as not ‘medically essential’. They will probably treat it as a lifestyle choice. Check with your insurance company but in the vast majority of cases they do not pay out for cosmetic surgery.

Breast Asymmetry Surgery Guide Index:

• What is ‘breast asymmetry’ surgery?
• Who should consider breast asymmetry surgery?
• Who is not suitable for breast asymmetry surgery?
• Why shouldn't I have breast asymmetry surgery?
• How much does breast asymmetry surgery cost?
• Can I get help paying for breast asymmetry surgery?
• Can I have breast asymmetry surgery on the NHS?
• Can I have breast asymmetry surgery abroad?
• I am interested in this surgery, what next?
• How do I find a for breast asymmetry surgeon?
• What questions should I ask my surgeon?

• I have decided to go ahead so what happens next?
• How do I prepare for my breast asymmetry surgery?
• What happens on the day of surgery?
• What is the breast asymmetry procedure?
• What will happen after my breast asymmetry surgery?
• What does recovery from breast asymmetry involve?
• What are the benefits of breast asymmetry surgery?
• What are the risks of breast asymmetry surgery?
• Is there an aftercare for breast asymmetry surgery ?
• How long does breast asymmetry surgery last?