Every three to five years, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB review its clinical policies to ensure they reflect the latest evidence-based guidance and best practice. We are currently reviewing the following policies and would welcome your views on the proposed changes.
Please share your feedback by completing the short questionnaire.
Breast Augmentation is a common surgical procedure that increases the size and shape of your breasts using breast implants or fat transfer.
Previously the procedure was not commissioned (paid for) by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board however, in line with new recommendations from the NHS modernisation agency, it will now be commissioned under certain conditions.
The proposed policy wording is:
Breast augmentation is not routinely commissioned for cosmetic purposes unless all of the following criteria apply:-
- patient has a proven congenital condition such as amazia or amastia AND
- condition is bilateral (both sides).
N.B. For unilateral conditions, please see policy on breast symmetrisation.
Exclusions
- Any procedures which are being performed as part of oncoplastic reconstruction are outside the scope of this commissioning statement and are routinely commissioned.
Please note this survey closes at midnight on Friday 26 December 2025.