The NHS could axe more than a dozen select surgical procedures, including liposuction and tummy tucks, in a bid to save up to £2 billion.
Health service chiefs are hoping for additional funding by cracking down on "wasteful" spending amid concerns over the use of taxpayers' money.
Professor Sir Stephen Powis, the NHS medical director, said the “crackdown” was part of efforts to improve efficiency and focus on the most effective treatments.
