Cosmetic surgery on the NHS?

only if there's a medical reason behind it.

I dunno, I've heard of people getting surgery because their small boobs/big nose were "making them depressed" or whatever. I don't think it's very likely though

I know someone who would've got it if her PCT had funded cosmetic treatments, but she was very out of proportion, was genuinely depressed about it (had BDD I think) and had waited a LONG time. Poor lady, she cried for ages when she found out she couldn't get it

If she did have BDD then it's unlikely plastic surgery would of helped her, only 2 percent of procedures reduce the severity of BDD.

I personally would love to be able to afford a breast uplift by private healthcare but I can't afford that. I would like surgery for quite a few reasons really but the main one is that I dont think its normal for an 18 year old to have breasts that reach your elbow, not to mention the self confidence issues this causes.
I bet some people on here would think that its pretty selfish to want this type of surgery on the NHS but if people wern't so critical about how people look and whats normal, people with problems wouldnt feel the need to go though surgery to 'fit it'

There is a very limited number of reasons you can receive cosmetic surgery funded by the NHS. You must meet certain criteria set by your local primary care trust (PCT), and cosmetic surgery is never given for purely cosmetic reasons. Reconstructions to alter, improve or correct certain congenital problems will be carried out free of charge. This, of course, does not mean "I don't like my cup size B, I want a C. It's my parent's fault!"

If you want to receive cosmetic surgery on the NHS, you must first have a consultation with your GP, who will refer you on to a string of other health professions (such as psychiatrist, psychologists and cosmetic surgeons). Only if there are enough reasons (and all of the aforementioned professions are convinced) will you receive free cosmetic treatment.

Short answer: no, it isn't possible. Pay for your face lift or tummy tuck privately.

Yup- more common than you think. Theres even a ward in my trust just for plastics

I've had it on the NHS for a nose job, my nose was broken as a child and I had problems breathing through my nose because of it, as well as that I really did not like how it looked, and some people at school had commented on it before and made me really self concious....... So I was able to get it done.