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How to get an osteotomy on the NHS?

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After severe facial bone loss due to a severe reaction to a cosmetic substance; I have been advised by a cosmetic surgeon that osteotomy (BASSO and Lefort) will be the only way to repair the damage.

Apparently it is very rare for this surgery to be performed privately in the UK. The lack of lower jaw now has made my head feel unstable and given me much pain and difficulty but given the expense of the procedure I can't see the NHS agreeing to it.

Does anyone know anything about this or where/if they offer it privately in the UK?

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Sorry, this is the Osteoporosis forum, you will need to search for a community which deals with osteotomy.

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