Breast reduction and lift surgery is designed to improve both comfort and appearance for women who feel weighed down by heavy, enlarged, or sagging breasts. At Manchester Private Hospital, this combined procedure is performed by experienced consultant plastic surgeons in a CQC-regulated hospital setting, offering safe, personalised care from consultation through recovery.
Many women choose a boob lift and reduction not only to enhance their shape, but to relieve physical discomfort, improve posture, and feel more confident in daily life.

Breast Reduction | 10 weeks post op
Breast reduction and lift surgery combines two procedures into one:
Performing these together allows the surgeon to create breasts that are lighter, lifted, and proportionate, rather than simply smaller. This approach is often referred to as a boob reduction and lift, and it addresses both functional and aesthetic concerns at the same time.
You may be a good candidate for breast reduction and lift if you experience:
Ideal candidates are generally in good health, at a stable weight, and have realistic expectations about outcomes and recovery.
Women choose this procedure for both physical and emotional benefits, including:
Many patients report that the improvement in comfort is just as life-changing as the aesthetic result.
Surgical techniques are carefully selected based on breast size, degree of sagging, and skin quality. Your surgeon will discuss the most appropriate approach during consultation.
Techniques may involve:
Incision patterns vary and are chosen to achieve the best shape while keeping scarring as discreet as possible.
Your journey begins with a one-to-one consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon. This appointment focuses on understanding your concerns, goals, and expectations.
Your consultation includes:
There is no pressure to proceed — the aim is to provide clarity and confidence.
Surgery is performed under general anaesthetic in a fully equipped hospital operating theatre. The procedure typically takes several hours, depending on complexity.
Your surgeon carefully removes excess tissue, reshapes the breasts, and repositions them to create a balanced, natural appearance. Depending on individual needs, an overnight stay may be recommended.
Recovery is gradual, and comprehensive aftercare is provided throughout.
Most patients can expect:
Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and ensure optimal results.
All surgery involves scarring, but incisions are placed carefully and fade over time. Scar appearance varies between individuals and continues to improve for many months.
Results are long-lasting, especially when weight remains stable. Breasts typically remain lighter, lifted, and better proportioned.
Viewing real patient results is an important part of the decision-making process. Breast reduction and lift before and after images help demonstrate what can realistically be achieved in terms of shape, size, and symmetry.
Patients considering this surgery often find reassurance in seeing breast lift with reduction before and after examples that show natural proportions rather than dramatic or exaggerated changes. Your surgeon will guide you through appropriate results during consultation.
Our breast uplift before and after photos showcase natural, balanced results achieved by our consultant surgeons, helping patients understand what is realistically achievable.
At Manchester Private Hospital, patient safety is paramount. All procedures are performed by GMC-registered consultant plastic surgeons within a CQC-regulated hospital environment.
This ensures:
The cost of a boob reduction and lift typically starts from £8,500, with the final price depending on the extent of surgery required and individual anatomy. Factors such as surgical complexity, time in theatre, and aftercare needs all influence overall pricing.
At Manchester Private Hospital, costs are discussed transparently during your consultation. You’ll receive a clear, personalised quote outlining exactly what’s included, helping you understand the full boob reduction and lift cost UK with no hidden extras.
Patients choose Manchester Private Hospital for:
Every treatment plan is guided by safety, proportion, and long-term wellbeing.
The best way to determine if breast reduction and lift surgery is right for you is through a personalised consultation.
At Manchester Private Hospital, consultations are informative, pressure-free, and focused entirely on your comfort, safety, and goals.
Contact our patient care team today to take the first step toward lighter, more balanced, and confident results.
Discomfort is expected initially but is well managed with medication.
Temporary changes are common; permanent changes are less common but discussed in advance.
Results are long-lasting, especially with stable weight and healthy lifestyle habits.
This varies depending on technique and is discussed during consultation.
Most patients return to non-physical work within 1–2 weeks.