NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in London

Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Updated April 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

17 weeks

That's 4 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust currently has 3,903 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 17 weeks from GP referral. About 5 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). 100 have been waiting over a year. Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the London region. Waits at this hospital are about 1.5 week shorter than in April 2025. It's moved up 3 places in the national league for this department's; now 72 out of 91 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Apr 25→Apr 26
Typical wait
16.7weeks
▼ -1.5 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
5in 10
▲ +1.7 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
3.9k
▲ +674
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
100
▼ -42
Been on the list for 12+ months
5 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
3,903
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
44 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer
100 people
have waited over a year
Been on the list for 12+ months
1,783 people
waiting for a surgery date
Already been told they need an operation

Long waiter breakdown

Of those waiting over a year, here's how long they've been waiting:

98waiting 1 to 1.25 years (52 to 65 weeks)
2waiting 1.25 to 1.5 years (65 to 78 weeks)

Wait time over time

Median wait for this department, with the national average as a dashed line.

▼ -1.5 wks

How long are people waiting?

Distribution of patients by how many weeks they've been on the waiting list.

How does this compare?

The national average wait to see a plastic surgeon is about 13 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 72nd out of 91 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 13th out of 16 in London

What does Plastic Surgery cover?

Common conditions and procedures for this department:

Skin cancer removal and reconstruction
Breast reconstruction
Hand surgery
Scar revision
Burns treatment
Skin graft surgery
Dupuytren's contracture release
Prominent ear correction

Hospital contact

Main hospital switchboard. ask to be connected to the department.

St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH
020 7188 7188
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NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust?

Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 3,903 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 17 weeks.

Does Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 51% of Plastic Surgery patients at Guy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust are currently seen within 18 weeks of GP referral. The NHS constitutional target is 92%.

Can I choose a different hospital if the Plastic Surgery wait is too long?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England can ask their GP to refer them to any hospital that provides NHS care. Use WaitRadar to compare Plastic Surgery waiting times at other NHS hospitals near you before accepting a referral.

Source: NHS England RTT statistics. about our methodology

This is informational data, not medical advice. Always discuss referral options with your GP. Full disclaimer.