Nhs breast lift? Anyone had one?

[rosygirl14]

Hi everyone, the title says it all. Has anyone had a breast lift on the nhs?
I understand the NHS is completely stretched to capacity and underfunded, but I know in some cases people have been granted one.

For some context - I’m 21 years old. I had a baby a year ago and due to pregnancy, breast feeding and weight gain / loss I have been left with what I can only describe an elderly woman’s breasts.
They are so embarrassingly awful. My breasts hang well below my waist, I can pull them outwards and fold them. When sitting they hang below my belly button. My nipples hang directly at the floor, and in bras all you can see is all the excess wrinkly skin at the top. I was a D before, and now I can barely fill a B cup.
My mental health has been affected by this so much, it’s ruined my relationship, and whatever self esteem I had left after having my son. I’m so depressed by the state of these and ashamed my body is this way at 21 years old.

The nhs won't fund it, not a chance.

Need to save to go private.

OP, ignore the unkind comments. I think people have forgotten what it's like being 21.

I'm 38 with 3 children and I would find it very hard to accept what you're describing happening to my body. I completely understand why it is so difficult for you at 21.

You have also had a traumatic time with your pregnancy and birth. You've been through a lot.

i hope you are able to speak to a compassionate GP about it.

no idea if the NHS would fund it, i would start saving up or looking into personal loans/payment plans if i were you.

Hi Op

Unfortunately, I think many of the women on this thread are confusing your circumstances with simply disliking parts of their bodies. We all dislike parts of our bodies, however, for the majority of people it is not debilitating and distressing to the point where it limits your life. That is the difference here and I hear you loud and clear.

I can feel the distress and anguish in your writing and from what you describe this has had a catastrophic impact on your life and well being. I am so sorry you are in this position. What you describe sounds akin to a disfigurement of sorts and I wish there was more help available to people in your circumstances. I find it deeply troubling that only those who can afford it can access treatment or surgery to improve their quality of life and mental well being. Particularly when the impact is as severe as you describe.

This isn’t a case of vanity or body dysmorphia. The OP describes very real, visible changes that are so extreme they are causing severe distress and limiting her ability to live her life. Please do see your GP. Even if they cannot help with surgery, it sounds as though you would benefit from some mental health support to help you cope while you find a solution.

@dorry678

Have a word with yourself. The NHS does not provide care to patients based on the amount of tax they have paid thus far. There are no individual tallies. If that was the case, as you well know, young people who need treatment would be unable to access it, having paid little to no tax in their short lives.

That is not how the NHS works and you know it.

Further, I have been receiving regular treatment via the NHS for over two thirds of my life so far. The cost of my treatment will, if it hasn’t already, far exceed the amount of tax I will ever pay in my lifetime. There is no limit per person. Some people are lucky and require very little input from the NHS over their lifetimes, despite paying their taxes. Others, like myself, will require more than we could ever pay in taxes.

I support this system, as it ensures those who need care get it, regardless of how much tax they have paid. I don’t want to live in a society where people cannot access treatment because they haven’t paid enough tax.

You speak as though you have the authority to decide who can and cannot access treatment. Fortunately, you don’t. It is not for you to advise or decide who gets what. Anyone who feels they have a physical or mental health related problem has the right to ask for treatment and support, regardless of how much tax they’ve paid, whether you like it or not.