Would the NHS cover surgery for my tuberous breasts?

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Typically no. Tuberous breast correction is considered a cosmetic procedure in Canada and is probably labeled the same in the UK.

Benjamin Baker, BMBS MBA FRCS(Plast) · Answer

For most patients with tuberous breasts, the NHS will not fund treatment at the current time. This does depend partly on which integrated care board is responsible for the funding in your area, the severity of the condition, and the degree of asymmetry (if there is any) that you have. Your doctor or surgeon may consider applying for an 'individual funding request' if they believe that you have exceptional circumstances.

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. If you indeed have tuberous breasts, it is almost always considered a cosmetic issue rather than a functional one, which means that the correction would not be conveyed by most insurance companies as “medically necessary”.

The correction often involves a skin tightening or mastopexy sometimes misleadingly referred to as a “breast lift”, as well as a breast implant to achieve and rounded pretty breast shape.

It would be best for you to consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon experienced in breast surgery in the UK who would be most qualified to evaluate you and advise you. Best of luck to you.

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