Dublin at a glance
- Women in County Dublin
- 744,548CSO Census 2022, 51% of the 1,458,154 people there
- Largest towns
- Dublin city and suburbsDublin city and suburbs (1,263,219), Swords (40,776), Balbriggan (24,322)
- Aged 25 to 54
- 45%of the county, CSO 2022 (Ireland: 41%)
- To Dublin
- Close bymost of the county is within an hour of a clinic, outside rush hour
- Consultations
- Across Dublinmore plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland
- Typical cost
- €6,000 to €8,100a breast lift, the same range as Dublin
Dublin has more plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland, so you can pick a clinic close to home and keep every check-up short.
What it costs
A breast lift costs €6,000 to €8,100, a lift with implants from about €9,500, and a breast reduction with a lift €6,500 to €9,700. Our price guide shows what's included and what moves the price.
Consultations and check-ups from Dublin
Within Dublin the trips are short. Plan the trip home after the operation: you'll need an adult to collect you, and no driving yourself for two to three weeks, so line up lifts for the wound check at about 10 days to two weeks.
Choosing a surgeon
Every doctor practising in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council, and only a doctor with specialist registration can practise independently as a specialist. For a breast lift, check that the surgeon is on the Specialist Division in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, using the Medical Council's online register.
Ask where the operation happens, who gives the anaesthetic, how many check-ups are in the price, and who you ring at night if something worries you.
Is it the right time?
A breast lift isn't for you yet if:
- you're still breastfeeding, or stopped in the last six months
- you plan more children
- your weight is still going down or up
- you smoke and won't stop at least six weeks before
Guides
Questions from Dublin
Where in Dublin would I have it?
Dublin has more plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland, so you can choose a clinic close to home. Choose on the surgeon first, then on how easy the check-ups are from home.
How many trips will I make from Dublin city centre?
Usually about four: the consultation, the operation and a night in hospital, a wound check at about 10 days to two weeks, and a review a few months later.
Is a breast lift cheaper in Dublin?
Not really. Prices around the country sit in the same range, €6,000 to €8,100. The surgeon and the hospital move the price more than the county.
Can some check-ups be closer to home?
Ask before you book. Some reviews need the surgeon in person; others may be possible by video or nearer home.
Who will contact me if I enquire from Dublin?
One clinic, not five. We pass your enquiry to one Irish clinic and they contact you to arrange a consultation. Nothing is booked until you say yes.
