Broadly speaking, yes, i think they are.Were the NHS to fund the removal and replacement of those that had been implanted for cosmetic reasons, the taxpayer would essentially be funding cosmetic surgery and private clinics.
One thing is for certain - that the regulation of cosmetic surgeons, implants and clinics is improved, and that part of the fee for any kind of cosmetic surgery should include insurance in case of medical complications over time linked to the cosmetic procedure. The taxpayer should not have to subsidise cosmetic surgeons, or those members of the public who wish to have cosmetic surgery.
A summary of the NHS position here;
http://www.google.com...94dc09e420883c3efe921