Policy Number: SRP 090
Policy Name: Skin Contouring/Body Contouring/Tumescent liposuction /Liposuction/Liposculpture
Status: Not Funded
Effective Date: 1 April 2024
Next Review Date: 1 April 2029
Mid and South Essex ICB does not fund Skin Contouring/Body Contouring/Tumescent liposuction /Liposuction/Liposculpture procedures, except abdominoplasty/apronectomy in defined circumstances – (see SRP 094).
Body contouring is any procedure that alters the shape of different areas of the body to reduce excess skin or remove fat.
Liposuction, which is sometimes known as liposculpture, is the removal of unwanted body fat using a surgical vacuum and is a form of cosmetic surgery.
Skin excision for contouring including the lifting of buttock, arm and/or thigh is regarded as a cosmetic procedure and as such is not funded.
This service/procedure has been assessed as a Low Clinical Priority by MSE ICB and will not be funded unless there are exceptional clinical 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.