Possible to have breast lift and tummy tuck on NHS?

I am very depressed since having my third child, who is three. I can't let my husband near me, who tries to be there for me but I just push him away. I was always big before having my third, but have now lost 3 half stone and size 10. I was FF cup which now have no volume and just hang and my stomach, with thick stretch marks that go two inch above my belly button. I have a disgusting hangover. I have even tried to put weight back on to try to fill out skin, to no avail. Will NHS cover breast lift and tummy tuck for me?

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A: Breast Lift and Tummy tuck by Insurance

Steven H. Schuster, MD

Dear Sadforever In the US there is no way for insurance to cover a breast lift and tummy tuck without having had gastric bypass surgery and massive weight loss. Even if it were covered you would be hard pressed to find a surgeon willing to do this for the allowed reimbursement that insurance would give towards... more

A: Which procedure works best for you?

Kimberly A. Henry, MD

The best thing in you situation is to consult with a local plastic surgeon. Most offer complementary consultations and they will be able to tell you and discuss with you what your options are. They will tell you what they think will be the best solution for you and your body. I'm sorry to hear you feel that... more

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