Waterford at a glance
- Women in County Waterford
- 64,268CSO Census 2022, 50% of the 127,363 people there
- Largest towns
- Waterford city and suburbsWaterford city and suburbs (60,079), Tramore (11,277), Dungarvan (10,081)
- Aged 25 to 54
- 40%of the county, CSO 2022 (Ireland: 41%)
- To Dublin
- 2 hours166 km by road from Waterford city, outside rush hour
- Nearest consultations
- Kilkennyabout 39 minutes by car
- Typical cost
- €6,000 to €8,100a breast lift, the same range as Dublin
Waterford city is about 40 minutes from Kilkenny and under two hours from Cork, both with plastic surgeons.
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 Waterford
Plan on about four trips: the consultation (some surgeons like a second before you decide), the day of the operation and usually one night, a wound check at about 10 days to two weeks, and a review a few months later. From Waterford city to Kilkenny that's about 5.2 hours in the car altogether, there and back, with someone else driving after the operation.
You won't drive yourself for two to three weeks, so book the lifts before you book the date.
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 Waterford
Do I have to go to Dublin for a breast lift from Waterford?
From Waterford city, the nearest places where plastic surgeons see private patients are Kilkenny (about 39 minutes by car) and Cork (1 hour 45 minutes). Dublin itself is about 2 hours by car.
How many trips will I make from Waterford city?
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 Waterford?
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 Waterford?
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.