Does NHS cover tummy tuck surgery?

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.

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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

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Hi, Not been on for a while but I wanted to let you now I had my tummy tuck last week. Very pleased with the results although still swollen and bruised. I so happy I have no saggy skin and it was so worth the pain!!!! Suzed keep trying!! I hope you have some luck. X

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I had major back surgery in 1997, which was unsuccessful. As a result I HAD to have 2 c-sections as i was unable to deliver my children 'normally'. I am unable to exercise as my back problem has now affected my hips and find it a problem to walk, bend etc. I also had to have a hysterectomy because my back problem affected my ability to deal with cleanliness when i had my periods. Its not nice having to have someone to wash you when you are unable to reach certain parts of your body!!! I find that having this large fold of 'dead' skin and muscle affects my self confidence and appearance and think that because (through no fault of my own) of this i think i would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck on NHS. I really sympathise with everyone who has this 'tummy trouble' and would like to hear other peoples' opinions.

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im off to the dcctors this morning to enquire about a tummy tuck after having my first cild and losing 7 stone which has left me with a pouch a kangeroo would be happy with!!!!! This information has been very useful thank you!!!!!!!!!!

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