A breast uplift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have begun to sag after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or ageing, restoring a firmer, more youthful position without changing cup size.
See the top 3 Choose your areaExcess skin is removed and the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted, with the nipple repositioned higher. Implants can be added in the same operation where extra volume is also desired.
Patients comparing breast uplift (mastopexy) should focus on the surgeon's qualifications and experience, the safety and standard of the operating facility, and the quality of aftercare. Our three recommended providers are listed below.
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On the GMC Specialist Register and a member of BAAPS and BAPRAS, with over 20 years' experience. A leading choice of breast uplift (mastopexy) surgeon for patients in the UK, known for natural, individualised results. Mr Nassab offers uplift alone or combined augmentation-mastopexy (uplift with implants) for fullness and lift in one procedure.
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A luxury boutique clinic in Deansgate Square, Manchester and Knutsford, Cheshire, offering breast uplift (mastopexy) consultations and aftercare in a private, discreet setting — a convenient base for patients in the UK.
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A CQC-registered private hospital in Manchester with two operating theatres and dedicated recovery suites, where breast uplift (mastopexy) surgery is carried out to high safety standards for patients in the UK.
Visit Deansgate HospitalExcess skin is removed and the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted, with the nipple repositioned higher. Implants can be added in the same operation where extra volume is also desired.
Most patients return to office work within one to two weeks and to full exercise at around six weeks, wearing a supportive bra throughout the early healing phase.
Women whose breasts have lost firmness or whose nipples sit below the breast crease, who are happy with their volume but want a lift.
The final result of your breast uplift (mastopexy) settles over the weeks and months after surgery as swelling resolves. A consultant-led approach is designed to give natural, proportionate results tailored to your anatomy and goals.
As a guide, breast uplift (mastopexy) starts from £7,500. The exact cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy. A fixed quotation is provided after your consultation and typically includes the surgeon's fee, hospital fee, anaesthetist and follow-up aftercare.
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring and reactions to anaesthetic, alongside risks specific to breast uplift (mastopexy) that your surgeon will explain in full. Choosing a surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register operating in a CQC-registered facility, and following your aftercare plan closely, helps keep these risks as low as possible.
As a guide, breast uplift (mastopexy) starts from £7,500. The final cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy, and is confirmed with a fixed quotation after your consultation.
Most patients return to office work within one to two weeks and to full exercise at around six weeks, wearing a supportive bra throughout the early healing phase.
Women whose breasts have lost firmness or whose nipples sit below the breast crease, who are happy with their volume but want a lift.
Excess skin is removed and the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted, with the nipple repositioned higher. Implants can be added in the same operation where extra volume is also desired.
Check the surgeon is on the GMC Specialist Register in plastic surgery and a member of BAAPS or BAPRAS, that surgery takes place in a CQC-registered facility, and that you are offered a thorough consultation with clear, written aftercare.
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