Can I get help towards paying for my breast capsulectomy surgery?

You will have to pay for this procedure. It is a corrective surgery which is performed to release thickened scar tissue over breast implants. This can happen if you have had breast augmentation surgery.

The NHS does not normally pay for cosmetic procedures as it is seen as something you have chosen to have done of your own free will. Breast augmentation is one such procedure which includes capsular contracture as a long term complication.

The health authorities will assume that you were aware of the risk when you opted for surgery. Plus, capsulectomy is only undertaken if the capsules that have formed are causing you physical and/or mental distress.

The options open to you are paying for it yourself via savings or some other means or taking out a loan. If you opt to take out a loan then you have the choice of applying for one from your bank or building society or from your cosmetic surgery provider.

Breast capsulectomy surgery Guide Index:

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• What is breast capsulectomy surgery?
• Who should consider breast capsulectomy surgery?
• Can this be prevented?
• Who is not suitable for breast capsulectomy surgery?
• How much does breast capsulectomy cost?
• Can I get help paying for capsulectomy surgery?
• Can I have breast capsulectomy surgery on the NHS?

• Can I have breast capsulectomy surgery abroad?
• I am interested in breast capsulectomy, what next?
• How do I prepare for breast capsulectomy surgery?
• What is the breast capsulectomy procedure?
• What happens after breast capsulectomy surgery?
• What are the benefits of breast capsulectomy surgery?
• What are the risks of breast capsulectomy surgery?
• How long does breast capsulectomy last?

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