Breast augmentation can be performed on the NHS only when there is some valid medical reason to justify it, such as an obvious size difference in the breasts or the patient is able to demonstrate that having small breasts is causing psychological problems. The NHS will not perform breast augmentation surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. What size of implants will be offered to a patient is dealt with on a case-by-case basis and there is no general rule about the size of implants on offer.
can you get tooth implants on the nhs?
In the UK, you can get dental implants on the NHS in certain cases where it is deemed clinically necessary for your health. However, the criteria for eligibility are strict, and most cosmetic or non-essential dental procedures are not covered. You would need to consult with your dentist to determine if you meet the necessary requirements for NHS-funded dental implants.
Yes, but it will delay surgery as they have to get the PCT to aprove funding for the implant ( £1000+) Get it all moving quickly, as you want the lump out. But...........seriously think long and hard about implants. I had them done and have had very bad health since. Bed ridden somedays :(
For someone to qualify for free breast reduction you should contact the NHS. The NHS only provide this service if your condition is causing you pain or illness.
All treatment that is clinically necessary is available on NHS. Dental implants and even braces are covered but only if there is a medical need for them. NHS does not include cosmetic treatment so the implant must be essential to preserve good oral health.
I think that there are lots of examples of plastic surgery that the NHS should pay for - for example removal of moles that may become cancerous, breast implants for women who have lost theirs to cancer, labiaplasty for people who have long labia that cause pain, skin grafts for people who have been burned, surgery for people who have been involved in accidents. When it is a health benefit it is important for NHS to support plastic surgery, it's when it is purely about a person wanting to change how they look for vanity sake that NHS shouldn't pay.
Breast enlargement on NHS is not highly available, however there are long waiting lists and exceptions when NHS pay for BA, before you get on the waiting list they will send you to the psychiatric assessment to see if your problem affects your state of mind and everyday life. They will ask a lot of personal straight forward questions to see your true reasons.
Information about the risks of having a breast reduction surgery can be found on many medical websites. Webmd, Surgery, and NHS offer information on this topic. The best solution would be to go to a doctor and ask him about the risks involved.
The NHS Professional, which means National Health Service Professional, website offers many different services. It serves to give more information on NHS and what they do in England.
There are many companies that specialize in breast augmentation in the UK. Among them are HarleyMedical, NHS, Mya, TransformingLives, Natrelle, and Bupa.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Breast-reduction/Pages/Introduction.aspx I am looking for official guidelines that I can reference in a paper that I am writing. any ideas?
NHS stands for "National Health Service" based in the UK. According to the NHS Careers website, there are jobs available for doctors in different medical fields, like radiology and pathology, as well as jobs for physician assistants.