NHS Plastic Surgery Referral Waiting Times in Liverpool

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Updated February 2026

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

30 weeks

That's 7 months

The NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has 224 patients waiting, with a typical wait of around 30 weeks from GP referral. About 2 in 10 Plastic Surgery patients here are seen within 18 weeks (the NHS constitutional target is 9 in 10). Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS Foundation Trust in the North West region. Waits at this hospital are about 7.7 weeks longer than in February 2025. It's slipped down 2 places in the national league for this department's; now 91 out of 93 hospitals.

12-month change

Then vs now for this department at this hospital

Feb 25Feb 26
Typical wait
30.1weeks
▲ +7.7 wks
How long most people wait
Seen in 18 weeks
2in 10
▼ -7.2 pts
NHS aims to see everyone this fast
People waiting
224
▼ -12
On the waiting list right now
Waiting over a year
0
No change
Been on the list for 12+ months
2 in 10
seen within 18 weeks
The NHS tries to treat everyone this fast
224
people waiting right now
Currently on this department's list
41 weeks
long-wait time
About 1 in 12 people wait this long or longer

Wait time over time

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

▲ +7.7 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 15 weeks. This hospital is slower than the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 91st out of 93 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 14th out of 14 in North West

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.

Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, L7 8XP
0151 706 2000
NHS Cheshire And Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Patient experiences

People who used this department at this hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the NHS Plastic Surgery waiting list at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently has about 224 patients on its Plastic Surgery waiting list. The typical wait from GP referral to first appointment is around 30 weeks.

Does Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meet the NHS 18-week target for Plastic Surgery?

About 25% of Plastic Surgery patients at Liverpool University Hospitals 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.

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