Resurfacing procedures: dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser treatment (not routinely comissioned)

For the treatment of

Post-traumatic scarring (including post-surgical), acne scarring, rhinophyma.

Commissioning position

This intervention is not routinely commissioned and therefore should not be offered to patients. Application for funding approval can be made, using the IFR process, by the clinician recommending the intervention, if their assessment is that there are exceptional reasons why their patient could benefit from it.

Summary of rationale

Cosmetic surgery is not routinely provided on the NHS.

References

Is cosmetic surgery available on the NHS? (NHS) (www.nhs.uk)

Associated Pathways

There are no associated pathways.

Specialties

Dermatology York

Places covered by

  • east-riding
  • hull
  • north-east-lincolnshire
  • north-lincolnshire
  • north-yorkshire
  • vale-of-york
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Date created: 11/06/2025, 10:24
Last modified: 26/06/2025, 15:00
Date of review: 2028. 01. 31.