because breast reduction is usually done to improve appearance rather than health, it is not normally available on the NHS
NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone
in order to to receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, a patient will require referral from her GP
a referred patient will have to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and possibly an assessment by a psychiatrist or psychologist
will consider whether there is enough social, psychological or physical benefit to justify surgery, for example if your breasts are causing you significant pain or mental health problems
final decision is usually made at a meeting by a panel run by your primary care funding organisation
panel will take into account the information from your assessments and review your individual case
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