Best Breast Lift Plastic Surgeons in Manchester (2026 Guide)

A breast lift, known medically as mastopexy, is one of the more nuanced procedures in aesthetic breast surgery. It is not about size but about position and shape: lifting and reshaping the breast, and repositioning the nipple, to restore a firmer, more youthful contour. Getting a natural result, with scars kept as discreet as possible, depends heavily on the surgeon’s judgement and technique, which is why the choice of surgeon matters more here than almost anywhere. This is an honest guide to some of the best breast lift plastic surgeons in Manchester, chosen for genuine breast-surgery credentials and patient safety rather than marketing. We set out the criteria we used in full, so you can weigh them yourself and speak to more than one surgeon before deciding.

How We Chose These Surgeons

These are the five things we weighted, and the things we would suggest you check whoever you see:

• Specialist breast-surgery credentials. Is your surgeon a consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register with a genuine focus on breast surgery, ideally with BAAPS, BAPRAS or Association of Breast Surgery membership?
• The right technique for you. A breast lift can involve different scar patterns depending on the degree of sag, and may or may not be combined with an implant. Does the surgeon match the method to your anatomy rather than a one-size approach?
• Honesty about scarring and outcomes. Every breast lift leaves some scarring. Does the surgeon explain this clearly and set realistic expectations?
• A safe, regulated setting. Is the surgery performed in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered facility with proper theatre and aftercare provision?
• Real, recent reviews. Verifiable patient feedback on Google or a recognised platform, not just testimonials on the clinic’s own website.

Here is the shortlist at a glance.

1. Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery (Best for a Personal, Consultant-Led Breast Lift)

 

Disclosure: this guide is published by Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery, which is why we appear first and why we have set out our criteria openly. Read them, compare us with the four providers below, and decide for yourself. Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery is a consultant-led private practice with locations in Manchester and at the Hale Private Clinic, and breast surgery is at the heart of what it does. The practice is run by consultant plastic surgeons who specialise in breast surgery and reconstruction, which is exactly the background that matters for a procedure as technique-dependent as a breast lift.

Why patients choose the practice. The approach is genuinely personal: you meet the surgeon who will carry out your procedure, you are given time to ask questions, and the plan is built around your anatomy and your goals rather than a fixed package. For a mastopexy that means an honest conversation about the degree of lift you need, the scar pattern that suits you, and whether an implant would add anything, before anything is decided. Because the same surgeon guides you from consultation through to recovery, there is continuity of care through what is a staged healing process. You can read more about the practice on the breast surgery page.

What patients say. We would always suggest reading recent, verifiable reviews yourself, on Google or a recognised platform, rather than relying on testimonials on any clinic’s own website, including ours.

Best for: people who want a consultant plastic surgeon with a breast-surgery focus, an unhurried consultation, and continuity of care from first appointment to final review. It is the right choice when you want your breast lift planned around you as an individual. Every procedure carries risks and some scarring, and results vary from person to person, so a face-to-face consultation is needed to determine whether a breast lift is appropriate for you. You can arrange one through the consultation page.

Featured in: Dr Amer Hussain and Dr Fouzia Choukairi have been featured in leading pulications for their plastic surgery work, such as The Telegraph. 

Mr Amer Hussain

Mr Amer Hussain is a GMC-registered Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon (GMC ref. 5208501) with over ten years’ experience and a particular specialism in breast surgery. He holds the FRCS(Plast), is a member of BAAPS, and holds a Consultant post at Leeds Teaching Hospitals focused on breast surgery and microvascular breast reconstruction, following a dedicated breast reconstruction and microsurgery fellowship at the renowned St Andrew’s Centre for Plastic Surgery.

 

Miss Fouzia Choukairi

Miss Fouzia Choukairi is a fully qualified, British-trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon with a specialist focus on breast surgery. She holds the FRCS(Plast), is on the GMC Specialist Register, and is a member of BAAPS. Appointed as a Consultant at the University Hospital of South Manchester in 2020, she brings extensive experience across aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, combining technical precision with individualised, patient-centred care. As one of the few female plastic surgeons in the region, she offers a uniquely sensitive perspective for women considering breast surgery, with an emphasis throughout on patient safety and natural, confidence-restoring results.

 

Celebrity patients: Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery has also been featured for their celebrity work, with well-known names like Tanya Bardsley and Helen Flanagan. 

2. Mr Gary Ross (Best for a Reconstructive and Aesthetic Background)

Mr Gary Ross practises from The Christie Clinic in Manchester and offers breast uplift surgery from a background that began in NHS breast reconstruction before moving into private aesthetic practice. He is a consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register, a full member of BAAPS, BAPRAS and the Association of Breast Surgery, and holds an academic teaching role at the University of Manchester. Why consider them:

• More than twenty years’ experience spanning reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery
• GMC specialist registration with broad society memberships, including the Association of Breast Surgery
• An academic and teaching background alongside private practice

Best for: patients who value a surgeon with a strong reconstructive as well as aesthetic breast grounding.

3. Mr Reza Nassab (Best for Dedicated Aesthetic Breast Surgery)

Mr Reza Nassab is a consultant plastic surgeon operating in Manchester at Deansgate Hospital and in Cheshire, with a stated special interest in aesthetic surgery of the breast. He offers breast lift with or without implants, and is the medical director of the CLNQ clinic group. He holds FRCS (Plast) and is on the GMC Specialist Register, with membership of BAAPS and BAPRAS. Why consider them:

• More than twenty years’ experience with a focus on aesthetic breast surgery
• Breast lift offered both on its own and combined with augmentation
• GMC specialist registration with BAAPS and BAPRAS membership

Best for: patients who want a dedicated private aesthetic-breast surgeon.

4. Miss Lyndsey Highton (Best for a Female Surgeon with Dual Accreditation)

Miss Lyndsey Highton is a consultant plastic surgeon practising privately at Spire Manchester Hospital, and is one of relatively few surgeons accredited in both plastic surgery and breast surgery. She performs the full range of cosmetic breast procedures, including breast lift and mastopexy with augmentation. She holds FRCS (Plast) and is a Fellow of the European Board of Breast Surgery, on the GMC Specialist Register, and a member of BAAPS and the Association of Breast Surgery. Why consider them:

• Dual accreditation in both plastic surgery and breast surgery
• The full spectrum of breast surgery, from uplift to reduction and augmentation
• A female surgeon option, which some patients specifically seek

Best for: patients who want a female surgeon with breast as well as plastic-surgery accreditation.

5. Spire Manchester Hospital (Best for a Private Hospital Setting)

Spire Manchester Hospital in Didsbury is a Care Quality Commission registered private hospital that offers breast uplift surgery across a team of consultant surgeons. Procedures are carried out by GMC-registered consultants, and the hospital setting provides full theatre, inpatient and aftercare facilities. Why consider them:

• A choice of experienced consultant surgeons rather than a single practice
• Full private-hospital infrastructure and aftercare
• Published indicative self-pay guide pricing for breast uplift

Best for: patients who prefer the reassurance of a large private hospital and a choice of surgeons.

Which Surgeon Is Right for You?

There is no single best breast lift surgeon in Manchester, only the best fit for your needs:

• You want a personal, consultant-led breast lift and continuity of care: a practice like Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery.
• You want a reconstructive as well as aesthetic breast background: Mr Gary Ross.
• You want a dedicated aesthetic-breast surgeon: Mr Reza Nassab.
• You want a female surgeon with dual accreditation: Miss Lyndsey Highton.
• You want a large private hospital and a choice of consultants: Spire Manchester Hospital.

Whatever you choose, confirm your surgeon is on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, that surgery takes place in a CQC-registered setting, and that the scar pattern and technique have been explained clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a breast lift involve?

A breast lift, or mastopexy, removes excess skin and reshapes the breast to raise it and improve its contour, and usually repositions the nipple. It does not significantly change breast size on its own; if you also want more volume, it can be combined with an implant, which your surgeon will discuss at consultation.

Will a breast lift leave scars?

Yes. Every breast lift leaves some scarring, and the pattern depends on the degree of lift needed, from a scar around the areola to an anchor-shaped scar for a larger lift. A good surgeon explains the likely scar pattern for your anatomy honestly and places incisions to keep scarring as discreet as possible.

Do I need implants with a breast lift?

Not necessarily. A lift on its own restores position and shape. Implants are only needed if you also want more fullness or upper-pole volume. Many patients have a lift alone; the right answer depends on your goals and anatomy, which is what the consultation is for.

How do I check a breast surgeon’s credentials?

Search the surgeon’s name on the GMC’s online register and confirm specialist registration in plastic surgery. Membership of BAAPS, BAPRAS or the Association of Breast Surgery is a further reassurance. A reputable surgeon will be happy for you to check.

Is this list biased towards Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery?

We publish it, so yes, which is exactly why we have disclosed that openly, set out our criteria, and listed four genuine, well-regarded Manchester providers alongside our own. Use the criteria, read recent reviews, and speak to more than one surgeon before deciding.

A Final Word

The best breast lift surgeon in Manchester is the one who plans the procedure around you: a properly credentialed consultant with a breast-surgery focus, an honest conversation about technique and scarring, a regulated setting and real aftercare. Whatever you decide, check the register, ask to see the surgeon who will operate, and never rush a decision this personal. If you would like an unhurried, consultant-led opinion on whether a breast lift is right for you, you are welcome to book a consultation with Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery.