Plastic Surgery Department Waiting Times in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Updated December 2025

The typical wait to see a plastic surgeon is

15 weeks

That's just over 3 months

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is an NHS Trust in the South East region. There are currently 485 people waiting to see a plastic surgeon, with a typical wait of about just over 3 months. 56% of patients are seen within the 18-week target.

56 out of 100
patients are seen within 18 weeks
485
people on the waiting list
45 weeks
worst case wait time (92nd percentile)
17 people
have been waiting over a year
288 people
have been approved for treatment and are waiting for a date (59% of the list)

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 about the same as the national average.

Hospital ranking

Ranked 53rd out of 92 hospitals nationally for this department

Ranked 8th out of 11 in South East

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.

Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
023 9228 6000
NHS Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Integrated Care Board

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Plastic Surgery waiting time at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust?

The current average Plastic Surgery waiting time at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is about 15 weeks.

How does Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust compare to other hospitals for Plastic Surgery?

You can compare Plastic Surgery waiting times across all NHS hospitals on WaitRadar to find shorter waits near you.

Can I choose which hospital I'm referred to?

Yes. Under the NHS Constitution, patients in England have the right to choose which hospital they are referred to for a first outpatient appointment. Discuss your options with your GP.

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