Documents
Find documents, reports, policies and publications from Central East ICB, providing information, guidance and resources.
-
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure to remove excess abdominal skin and fat and, where necessary, tighten the abdominal wall muscles. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy, find local area policies that have been transferred to Central East ICB where these exist.
-
Blepharoplasty and brow lift (eyelid and brow surgery)
This policy covers the use of eyelid and brow surgery, including blepharoplasty, ptosis correction and brow lift in adults
-
Body Contouring Surgery (Cosmetic) excluding abdomen
This policy covers all body contouring surgery undertaken primarily to improve appearance. It applies to all anatomical sites except the abdomen.
-
CosmeticPlastics – Liposuction for other indications (not Lymphoedema or Lipoedema)
This policy covers Liposuction for other indications (not Lymphoedema or Lipoedema) or as part of clinically necessary reconstructive surgery.
-
Earlobe Repair
This policy covers non-emergency repair of earlobes (external ear), typically for split/elongated lobes where the primary aim is cosmetic improvement.
-
Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)
This policy covers cosmetic face lift (Rhytidectomy) requests undertaken primarily to improve appearance
-
Hair and Hirsutism – Removal of Abnormally Placed Hair
This policy covers the removal of abnormally placed hair and treatment of hirsutism, including laser hair removal or electrolysis, where the primary purpose is cosmetic.
-
Hair bearing skin on mucosal cavities or part of treatment for pilonidal sinuses to reduce recurrence
Hair-bearing skin on mucosal cavities refers to hair growth in areas normally lined by moist tissue, and hair removal may also be used as part of the management of pilonidal sinus disease to help reduce recurrence. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
-
Hair Transplantation
This policy covers hair transplantation (including grafting techniques) and hair replacement systems (e.g. “interlace” or other hair systems) where the primary aim is to improve appearance
-
Laser Treatment for all Skin Conditions
This policy covers laser treatment for cosmetic reasons for any skin condition, including hirsutism, rosacea, acne vulgaris and tattoo removal.
-
Pinnaplasty and Otoplasty
Pinnaplasty and otoplasty are surgical procedures that alter the shape, position or appearance of the outer ear. There is currently no harmonised Central East ICB clinical policy. Local area policies transferred to Central East ICB are available where these exist.
-
Rhinophyma
This policy covers surgical or laser treatment for rhinophyma where the purpose is cosmetic correction (e.g. reducing a bulbous/ruddy nose appearance). Includes excision and/or laser techniques
-
Scar Revision
This policy covers all scar revision/refashioning procedures including keloid and hypertrophic scars.
-
Tattoo Removal
This policy covers the removal of tattoos by any method (including laser, excision or other techniques) in all settings.