I am 17 and a Sixth Form student. I was just wondering if I could get it on the NHS or cheaper because I am a student?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 14 June 2010

Question

Hello, I am 17 and a Sixth Form student. I hate the appearance of my nose, it's big, has a bump and the middle bit is lower that the rest. It also makes me very self-conscious and nervous when people have got a side view of me so I try to cover it up.

I was just wondering if I could get it on the NHS or cheaper because I am a student or whether I would have to pay and how much it would be. I look forward to hearing from you.

Answer

As far as the guidance from the Greater London health authorities, cosmetic rhinoplasty is not covered by the NHS.

In terms of timing for surgery, I do not do into do this operation before the age of 18 but I would be happy to see you in consultation before that.

For information regarding prices for the more common aesthetic surgery procedures or combinations of procedures, please visit my website at www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk

For procedures not listed there, kindly contact my practice either by telephone at 0207 486 7757 or by email at contact@aesthetic-plastic-surgery.co.uk and my team will be delighted to assist you.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA