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Breast enlargemnent on medical card??

  • 03-12-2007 10:08pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭


    do ireland do a similar job to the NHS in the UK?
    The NHS will give you a boob job if you are emotionally stressed with the size of your breasts and it really effects you etc..
    ive tried googling and cant find anything.

    thanks :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,693 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    you can barely get orthodontic treatment on the medical card never mind

    breast enlargement!



    :cool::cool::cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    the below image is to demonstrate that are massively attractive woman out there sans chest (Kate Hudson btw).

    I really struggle to see how a problem with boob size should be paid for by the tax payer. It's a social problem, not a medical one IMO.


    kate_hudson_bikini_jelly.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,095 ✭✭✭LadyMayBelle


    nope, not a chance!


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,556 ✭✭✭✭Sir Digby Chicken Caesar


    tit's a great and all, but a good looking chick is a good looking chick whatever the size of her tits.

    try to keep the ass under control though.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 848 ✭✭✭MayMay


    Ahhhh watch out for the jelly fish there Kate! :eek:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,968 ✭✭✭GhostInTheRuins


    Dream on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Misticles wrote: »
    do ireland do a similar job to the NHS in the UK?
    The NHS will give you a boob job if you are emotionally stressed with the size of your breasts and it really effects you etc..
    ive tried googling and cant find anything.

    thanks :)

    Look where you posted! 'Fashion & Appearance', where is the medical issue?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭SligoBrewer


    Ehh.. definetly not


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 742 ✭✭✭easyontheeye


    ahhh go easy on the girl, she was only asking, i know its a cheeky thing to do but if some healthcare systems set a precedent...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Look where you posted! 'Fashion & Appearance', where is the medical issue?

    erm.. Appearnace!!! thats to do with how u look!! breasts are a factor of that!! :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Misticles wrote: »
    erm.. Appearnace!!! thats to do with how u look!! breasts are a factor of that!! :)

    I think you missed my point. You have treated it as a fashion/appearance issue rather than a medical issue. So why should the state pay for a fashion accessory. If thats the case, I want a diamond fitted to my 3rd molar on the medical card... ...and some Mark Jacob jeans....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,252 ✭✭✭✭stovelid


    Misticles wrote: »
    The NHS will give you a boob job if you are emotionally stressed with the size of your breasts and it really effects you

    Maybe the NHS should explore the possibility of funding brain enlargements too?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭Femelade


    Misticles wrote: »
    do ireland do a similar job to the NHS in the UK?
    The NHS will give you a boob job if you are emotionally stressed with the size of your breasts and it really effects you etc..
    ive tried googling and cant find anything.

    thanks :)

    hmmm....no. you cant get breast enlargements on the medical card...

    and using the "emotionally stressed" excuse? eh doubt it....i'd say even if you wanted a breast reduction because of back pain etc..you'd find it hard to get it on the medical card..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,461 ✭✭✭Blisterman


    Well, you could argue that it would be improving society to have more girls with big breasts walking arouns.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,813 ✭✭✭themadchef


    I'd say not a chance in hell of getting one.

    Emotional stress because your boobs are too small? pleaseeeeeeee


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭Siogfinsceal


    in defense of the Op the NHS do fund breast enlargements and reductions free in the UK usually where theres emotional distress (one boob much bigger than the other, back pain from big boobs etc). They also seem to have a phase over there at teh mo with obese people looking for free gastric bands or for surgery to remove excess fat after slimming.

    no such luck over here. Im on BUPA who wont even give me back half the spineologists fees (not a chiropractor is the reason apparantly).

    to be honest I would class things such as laser eye surgery as necessary surgery way ahead of breast enlargements. Padded gel bras are €6 from penneys and they are excellent!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    Padded gel bras are €6 from penneys and they are excellent!

    I don't think you can get them on the medical card either.

    I can't believe that the NHS actually pay for boob jobs!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭serenacat


    going under the knife to appear attractive to men is ultimate subservience its the end of female liberation dont do it! i have small boobs too do you really want to pay some guy to cut you up stuff you with plastic?
    :eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Jeebus


    What if shes a lesbian ?


    Oh, oh, what if she is a he, and he's going for the Marilyn Manson look ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 jen107


    you can get a breast reduction on ur medical card if you have a good reason, and not just to look better. if you suffer with back problems and other stuff you can get it done.
    i know of a person that had it done.
    and you can get a breast enlargement too, if you are self confidant about them and are emontially stressed. i know a girl got this done too


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,788 ✭✭✭ztoical


    Jeebus wrote: »
    Oh, oh, what if she is a he, and he's going for the Marilyn Manson look ?

    would that not come under sex reassignment surgery?

    I'd be really pissed off if my taxes were paying for boob enlargemments - reductions I could understand due to the back pain but going bigger?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    that should only be for women who have gone through breast cancer

    why should we pay for your blouse bunnies?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,483 ✭✭✭✭daveirl


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2 jen107


    ztoical wrote: »
    would that not come under sex reassignment surgery?

    I'd be really pissed off if my taxes were paying for boob enlargemments - reductions I could understand due to the back pain but going bigger?


    i agree with all of u if u really need it fair enough... i was just answering the question..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Movershaker


    jen107 wrote: »
    you can get a breast reduction on ur medical card if you have a good reason, and not just to look better. if you suffer with back problems and other stuff you can get it done.
    i know of a person that had it done.
    and you can get a breast enlargement too, if you are self confidant about them and are emontially stressed. i know a girl got this done too

    I also know a girl who got a "free" breast enlargement in the Mater a few years ago, on the grounds of emotional distress (or something to that effect). She had to pay a nominal fee, like 50 euro or something. Not a great job imo, but she was happy with them.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3 thebee


    Actually, the HSE has approved thousands of cosmetic surgeries on the medical card!

    I'm a freelance journalist and I'm currently writing a feature about the topic, if anyone has had cosmetic surgery on the medical card and you are interested in speaking with me about it! (For my article)

    You can email me on tierneydeb@gmail.com


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    i cant believe that. breast reduction yes, medical problems ect but enlargement? jesus thats bad. i understand its a confidence killer but jesus...


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    i cant believe that. breast reduction yes, medical problems ect but enlargement? jesus thats bad. i understand its a confidence killer but jesus...

    There was athread in PI with a couple of posters sniggering about how you go to a certain doctor, and make boo hoo faces and bang implants on the medical card.

    Anyone who would do purly for vanity reasons, given the state of out healthcare system..... is the lowest form of scum in my opinion.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,857 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    A relative of mine works in a doctors clinic and told me that 2 patients got free breast implants because they threatened to commit suicide. It appears it can be done, if there are no depths to which you will stoop.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭funk-you


    Do you think they'd give me hair replacement treatment if i threatened to top myself because i was going bald? Not a hope, "**** off baldy and shine your egg".

    -Funk


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭akamossy


    are you actually for real? medical cards are to be used for actual medical problems!! Not to enhance your appearance, if your are unhappy then save up and pay for it yourself and dont expect other people to pay for it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    I think the money would be better spent on phsychological treatment to get to the root of the problem rather than bigger tits and new shoes...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,875 ✭✭✭Seraphina


    christ, free breast implants because of emotional stress

    the very IDEA makes my blood boil!!! :mad::mad::mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,410 ✭✭✭kizzyr


    Seraphina wrote: »
    christ, free breast implants because of emotional stress

    the very IDEA makes my blood boil!!! :mad::mad::mad:


    Well if your boiling blood causes you stress and makes you emotionally vulnerable I'm sure your Medical Card will sort it all out for you.

    Back OT now, I think it absurd that anyone would have their breasts enlarged at a cost to the State. Buy yourself a padded bra and that will do you fine. Also no risk from an operation either.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 101 ✭✭lilly07


    Gees the girl was only askin a question...

    And the state are paying for a hell of alot more absord things than breast enlargements....!!!!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 972 ✭✭✭moco


    I think it's a disgrace the NHS is paying for boob jobs etc. yet some people are being refused certain cancer treatments because they're too expensive.:mad:


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I think the money would be better spent on phsychological treatment to get to the root of the problem rather than bigger tits and new shoes...

    Yeah. Seriously if you're going to top yourself because your titties aren't big enough you need to be sectioned.

    If you really want them, get a blasted job and save up.

    (This is not aimed at OP by the way)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 29 mattyboy20


    Absolutely no way will the Irish government give u new tits for free-and it's a disgrace that the NHS do. Just save up yourself-spend less money on drinking or whatever....!:pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4 animal79


    Don't go all mad on me now please. I am wondering if they do breast reduction on the medical card. Before ye all say how big can they be I am a size 12 5ft 4in and size 38 k. I really hate my breasts:o


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,021 ✭✭✭LadyE


    You can get a reduction, because big giant boobs can cause medical problems, sore back etc. etc.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    how about a font size reduction to go with the breasts :D


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    animal79 wrote: »
    Don't go all mad on me now please. I am wondering if they do breast reduction on the medical card. Before ye all say how big can they be I am a size 12 5ft 4in and size 38 k. I really hate my breasts:o
    I don't know, but reducing font is free.

    If you hate them so much, why don't you PAY to have them reduced? You know, save? Rather than have me pay for it

    Have you tried losing weight? You're obviously not small if you have 38k breasts at 5'4?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,748 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    can i get my moobs done?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 773 ✭✭✭echosound



    Have you tried losing weight? You're obviously not small if you have 38k breasts at 5'4?

    She posted that she is a size 12 - that's not massive by any stretch of the imagination so weight loss probably won't help much at all with reducing the boob size (and a cupsize K is pretty large, and therefore probably creating massive back problems).

    Reductions are sometimes a medical neccessity, enlargements are definitely not.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,420 ✭✭✭Lollipops23


    honestly i would not feel happy about paying for your boob job.

    there's plenty about my body i don't like. but if i hated anything so much i'd want surgery, i wouldn't expect an almost bankrupt country to foot the bill.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    echosound wrote: »
    She posted that she is a size 12 - that's not massive by any stretch of the imagination so weight loss probably won't help much at all with reducing the boob size (and a cupsize K is pretty large, and therefore probably creating massive back problems).

    Reductions are sometimes a medical neccessity, enlargements are definitely not.
    That's fine, she can pay for it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 250 ✭✭Fugly


    Wow, talk about feeling the love in this thread:rolleyes:.

    I understand how our taxes are spent are a concern to us all. However I like how you all dismiss the OP's feelings, she may not simply be as "vain" as you regard her.
    Yes there will be ppl who screw the system, but if a doc. thinks it's in the girls best health (mental is just as important) to recieve that form of treatment then IMO so be it.
    Are you all going to complain about overweight people with depression given "slimming pills" on the medical card and say "why don't they just stop eating", "I'm not paying my taxes for them to get the slimming pill while I'm unhappy with my weight".

    There's a large difference between being unhappy with your looks, and being so severely insecure/clinically depressed that a doc recommends surgery.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    People also need to stop running their mouths off when they don't even understand bra sizes and how breasts work.

    A 38 band does not mean a lady is fat.
    You can't shrink large breasts down to a more comfortable size just by exercising.
    Size K breasts are rare and EXTREMELY unlikely to be caused by being overweight.
    Size K breasts are also large enough to cause someone a severe amount of discomfort and persisting health problems.

    Anyone who thinks that reductions are just about vanity needs to check themself.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Gauge wrote: »
    Anyone who thinks that reductions are just about vanity needs to check themself.

    Who said otherwise?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,402 ✭✭✭nxbyveromdwjpg


    uberwolf wrote: »
    the below image is to demonstrate that are massively attractive woman out there sans chest (Kate Hudson btw).

    I really struggle to see how a problem with boob size should be paid for by the tax payer. It's a social problem, not a medical one IMO.


    kate_hudson_bikini_jelly.jpg

    Imagine how much more attractive she'd be though if she had the chest of a woman instead of a young boy.


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