Boob job on NHS

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As I have really visible and embarrassing asymmetry. One A cup and one G. Breastfed DC and only produced milk on one side, which is now a G cup even after stopping breastfeeding. The small side doesn’t seem to have any breast tissue. Both sides were A before getting pregnant but different shape.

I thought any kind of breast enlargement had been scrapped on the NHS but recently read they might approve them for asymmetry - if there’s more than two cup size differences. WIBU to ask my GP about this?

On low income so virtually no chance of saving up enough or getting approved for credit. Makes dressing really difficult as it’s nearly impossible to pad out the G cup on the flat side .

Policies vary between CCGs, you need to find out what it is for your area. Google breast surgery and the name of your CCG as a starting point. If you can't find it email PALS.

I was preparing to say yabu but after reading the thread yanbu

Definatly go and see your gp and ask.
For situations like yours yanbu good luck

How long ago did you give up breastfeeding op?

Came on to say no but you really should pursue in your situation, totally reasonable thing to ask for I hope it works out for you

I suppose my view is that it 100% should NOT be available on the NHS. I don't think NHS funding should be available for what is essentially cosmetic surgery (though I do feel sorry for you OP). But the NHS is stretched as it is and funds should be being used for genuine medical conditions.

HOWEVER, if it is still available on the NHS then you aren't unreasonable and it is worth investigating. My opinion on it aside, if t is available someone will take advantage of it so you may aswell investigate.

Usually I'd say YABVU becuase our NHS is so struggling... BUT asymmetrical breasts I'd imagine would cause long term back problems, partly through lack of suitable bras and becuase of the uneven weight being carried around. So yeah ask your gp

I'm a secretary to a Plastics Consultant in the NHS OP

You absolutely would fit our trust's and commissioning groups criteria for funding for the procedure on the NHS.

Please get referred via your GP and good luck

could have written this post myself as I have gone through exactly the same as you, OP.
although I started seeing GP with issues and after a long wait and constant GP appointments I had breast surgery for asymmetry around the time of my 18th birthday. it might seem like a young age but it had a devastating effect on my mental health.
you must be persistent with GP visits.

I had this when I was much younger, I had mine fixed when I was 17 as it was extremely detrimental to my mental health. But I didn't have mine enlarged they reduced the bigger one to match the smaller side. The only thing I would say is as you have a DC make sure someone will be able to help you if you do get surgery as there is no lifting allowed after and it is extremely painful.

Good luck xx xx

You can only ask, and in your situation I think you are being entirely reasonable. Hope it works out for you.

Definitely look in to it OP. That’s quite an asymmetry. Good luck x

@MakeAHouseAHome I have back and neck pain every day and huge anxiety over self-image and it's ruined my whole upbringing due to the size of my boobs. Was a 34G now after having DD a 32JJ. Trying to lose a bit of weight to see if it helps (doubt it because I've been a G cup since age 14 when I was 9 stone) but if it doesn't I will 100% be going to the GP with advice and the hope they can offer me a reduction.
Do you think that isn't a genuine medical reason? Out of interest.

That’s such a big difference YANBU

Yes, in your case. Most definitely. Good luck OP.