Policy Number: SRP 025
Policy Name: Breast Implants
Status: Not Funded
Effective Date: 1 April 2024
Next Review Date: 1 April 2026
Mid and South Essex ICB only commissions the removal/replacement of breast implants on a restricted basis.
Removal
- The implant(s), whether funded privately or on the NHS, need to be removed for clinical reasons, such as implant rupture, infection or capsular contraction.
- Where implants are privately funded, patients will be offered the choice of removing both prostheses, in the event that only one has ruptured with the intention of preserving symmetry.
Replacement
- Implants removed for clinical reasons under this policy may be replaced when insertion of the removed implants was funded by the NHS.
- The replacement of privately funded breast implants removed for clinical reasons under this policy will not be funded.
Patients not meeting the above criteria will not be funded unless there are clinically exceptional circumstances.
Individual funding requests should only be made where the patient demonstrates clinical exceptionality.
Find out more information on applying for funding in exceptional clinical circumstances