Best Plastic Surgery Clinics in Manchester (2026 Guide)

Choosing a plastic surgery clinic in Manchester is one of the more important decisions a person makes, and it is rarely about the procedure alone. It is about who holds the scalpel, where the surgery takes place, and how well you are looked after before and after the day itself. The right clinic treats a consultation as the start of a relationship, not a sales appointment, and is transparent about training, safety and realistic expectations. This is an honest guide to some of the best plastic surgery clinics in Manchester, chosen for genuine surgical 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 clinic before deciding. A note on transparency: this guide is published by Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery, and we have placed our own practice first. We explain exactly why below, and you should read the criteria and judge for yourself. The other four providers are genuine, well-regarded Manchester options, and any of them may be the right fit depending on what you need.

How We Chose These Clinics

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

• Specialist surgical credentials. Is your surgery carried out by a consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, ideally with BAAPS or BAPRAS membership?
• A safe, regulated setting. Is the surgery performed in a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered facility with proper theatre and aftercare provision?
• Consultation and aftercare. Do you meet the surgeon who will operate, with time to ask questions, and is a clear aftercare pathway included?
• Relevant experience. Does the surgeon regularly perform the specific procedure you are considering, whether that is breast, body or facial surgery?
• 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 Approach)

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 plastic surgery practice with locations in Manchester and at the Hale Private Clinic. Its strength is a genuinely personal approach: you meet the surgeon who will carry out your procedure, you are given the time to ask questions, and expectations are discussed honestly rather than glossed over. Surgery is carried out in a regulated hospital setting with a clear aftercare pathway.

Why patients choose the practice. The focus is on breast surgery and body contouring, alongside facial procedures, with each plan built around the individual rather than a fixed package. Because the same surgeon guides you from consultation through to recovery, there is continuity of care that larger, higher-volume clinics can struggle to match.

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.

Accreditations:

Mr Amer Hussain is a GMC-registered Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon (GMC ref. 5208501) with over ten years’ experience. He holds the FRCS(Plast), is a member of BAAPS, and currently holds a Consultant post at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, specialising in breast surgery and microvascular breast reconstruction.

Miss Fouzia Choukairi is a fully qualified, British-trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Aesthetic Surgeon. She holds the FRCS(Plast), is on the GMC Specialist Register, and is a member of BAAPS, and also holds the European Diploma of Hand Surgery. Appointed in 2020, she holds a Consultant post at the University Hospital of South Manchester, with interests in hand and lower limb trauma and complex reconstruction following cancer surgery. As one of the few female plastic surgeons in the region, she offers a sensitive perspective and individualised care, with an emphasis on patient safety and excellent outcomes.

Best for: people who want a consultant plastic surgeon they can build a relationship with, an unhurried consultation, and continuity of care from first appointment to final review. It is the right choice when you value being treated as an individual as much as the surgery itself. Every procedure carries risks, and results vary from person to person, so a face-to-face consultation is needed to determine whether surgery 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. 

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

 

2. Reza Nassab Plastic Surgery (Best for a Dedicated Single Surgeon)

Reza Nassab Plastic Surgery is a single-surgeon private practice on Owen Street in central Manchester, focused on aesthetic breast and body surgery. Mr Reza Nassab is a consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, and a member of both BAPRAS and BAAPS. Why consider them:

• A dedicated single-surgeon practice, so you see the same consultant throughout
• GMC specialist registration in plastic surgery, with BAAPS and BAPRAS membership
• A clear focus on aesthetic breast and body procedures

Best for: patients who want a focused, single-surgeon aesthetic practice.

3. Mr Gary Ross (Best for Combined Reconstructive and Aesthetic Experience)

Mr Gary Ross practises from The Christie Clinic in Manchester and combines reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He is a consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register, a member of BAPRAS, BAAPS and the Association of Breast Surgeons, and holds an academic teaching role at the University of Manchester. Why consider them:

• Long experience spanning both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
• GMC specialist registration with broad society memberships
• An academic background alongside private practice

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

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

Spire Manchester Hospital in Didsbury is a Care Quality Commission registered private hospital offering a range of cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures across breast, face and body. Procedures are carried out by GMC-registered consultant surgeons, and the hospital setting gives access to full theatre and inpatient facilities. Why consider them:

• A CQC-regulated private hospital with a choice of consultants
• A broad range of procedures under one roof
• Full hospital facilities for more complex cases

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

5. My Cosmetic Clinic (Best for Body Contouring)

My Cosmetic Clinic, on Chapel Street just off Deansgate, is led by consultant plastic surgeon Mr Deemesh Oudit and is known for body and abdominal contouring, including VASER liposuction, alongside reconstructive work. Mr Oudit holds FRCS Ed (Plast) and is a full member of BAAPS and BAPRAS, and the clinic holds a CQC “Good” rating. Why consider them:

• A particular focus on body contouring and VASER liposuction
• A consultant plastic surgeon with FRCS Ed (Plast) and BAAPS/BAPRAS membership
• A CQC “Good” rated clinic in central Manchester

Best for: patients whose main interest is body and abdominal contouring.

Which Clinic Is Right for You?

There is no single best plastic surgery clinic in Manchester, only the best fit for your needs:

• You want a personal, consultant-led relationship and continuity of care: a practice like Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery.
• You want a dedicated single aesthetic surgeon: Reza Nassab Plastic Surgery.
• You want combined reconstructive and aesthetic experience: Mr Gary Ross.
• You want a large private hospital and a choice of consultants: Spire Manchester Hospital.
• You are focused on body contouring: My Cosmetic Clinic.

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 a clear aftercare plan is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check a plastic surgeon’s credentials?

Search the surgeon’s name on the GMC’s online register and confirm they hold specialist registration in plastic surgery. Membership of BAAPS or BAPRAS is a further reassurance, as both require specialist-level training. A reputable surgeon will be happy for you to check.

Should surgery be done in a hospital or a clinic?

What matters most is that the setting is registered with the Care Quality Commission and has appropriate theatre, anaesthetic and aftercare provision. Both dedicated private hospitals and properly registered clinics can meet that standard; ask where your procedure will take place and where you will recover.

Will I meet the surgeon who operates on me?

You should. At a good practice your consultation is with the consultant plastic surgeon who will carry out your procedure, not a salesperson or a coordinator. If you are not able to meet your surgeon before the day of surgery, treat that as a reason to ask more questions.

How do I choose between two good clinics?

When credentials and safety are equal, the deciding factors are usually the quality of the consultation, how clearly risks and realistic outcomes are explained, the aftercare on offer, and how comfortable you feel with the surgeon. Speaking to more than one clinic makes those differences clear.

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 clinic before deciding.

A Final Word

The best plastic surgery clinic in Manchester is the one that puts your safety and your understanding first: a properly credentialed consultant, a regulated setting, an honest consultation and real aftercare. Whatever you decide, check the register, ask where you will be treated and cared for, and never rush a decision this personal. If you would like an unhurried, consultant-led opinion on whether a procedure is right for you, you are welcome to book a consultation with Dr Hussain Plastic Surgery.