Also try: cosmetic plastic surgery, Tummy tuck
the nhs uk website has very limited information about tummy tuck. has any one any experience with nhs paying for tummy tuck surgery?
This is on the nhs site:
To qualify for surgery to improve your appearance, you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone; however, reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery to correct or improve congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.
In cases where a person is morbidly obese (has a body mass index (BMI) of 40kg/m2 or more) and has lost a significant amount of weight as a result of a controlled dieting programme and/or surgery, such as an apronectomy or adominoplasty (tummy tuck), further surgical procedures may be required to remove excess skin or correct any scarring or other abnormalities. Sometimes, as part of this process, liposuction may be used. Generally, however, liposuction is not available on the NHS.
E.M. London
Submitted by E.M. London on March 26, 2008 - 1:24pm. Viewed 802 times
I am due to have my third child in December again by cesserean section.My stomach has a large over hang which I believe is dead muscle. To touch it is mumb and I don't believe exercise alone will do anything for the appearence of my stomach. I cannot afford to fully pay for a tummy tuck alone so I am wondering wether I would meet the criteria to have it done on NHS?
Thankyou.
Hi,
Im in a very similar situation to you, I too have had 3 c sections (my first baby weighing in at 11lb 2oz), and have been left with overhanging skin which has no feeling in it!! After my first was born my health visitor seemed to think I would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck, Im in the process of exercising and trying to get to my ideal weight as i put on a couple of stone in pregnancy then I will approach my gp.
Im 24 and dont think I could live happily for the rest of my life not being comfortable in my own skin!
Saying that during my 3 section my consultant actually cut off a lot of the overhang, as their was a lot of it, but I have still been left with an overhang and cut stomach muscle which cause a lot of discomfort in my back.
I dont see it being a major issue as long as your local primary care trust are willing to fund it. Im going to go along the lines of " It affects my confidence, I would rather not go out than wear clothes that are frumpy and make look about 10years older!" and hope that gets me somewhere!
Will let you know how I get on!
Leanne