Sinus surgery (FESS) in Lincolnshire: NHS Wait vs Private Cost
If you need a sinus surgery (fess) in Lincolnshire, here's the typical NHS waiting time versus what it costs to go private — updated for 2026.
NHS Wait (Lincolnshire)
46 wks
Typical referral-to-treatment wait for ENT in this ICB.
Private Self-Pay
£2,500–£5,000
Typical UK self-pay range. Usually treated within 2–3 weeks.
How long is the NHS wait for a sinus surgery (fess) in Lincolnshire?
In Lincolnshire, the typical NHS waiting time for ent procedures such as sinus surgery (fess) is around 46 weeks from referral to treatment. Waits vary by hospital within the region and change month to month — and under NHS Right to Choose you can ask to be referred to a faster provider elsewhere in England at no cost.
What does a private sinus surgery (fess) cost?
Going private for a sinus surgery (fess) in the UK typically costs between £2,500 and £5,000, with an average around £3,500. Self-pay patients are usually seen within 2–3 weeks, compared with the 46-week NHS wait in Lincolnshire — a saving of roughly 43 weeks.
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Source: NHS England RTT data (2026) and typical UK self-pay fees. Figures are indicative ranges for guidance only.