Lisa Sacks

I had a breast reduction surgery, due to my struggle with self-image, my young age and pain. I chose this clinic as family members had used this surgeon before and was more than happy with the results. The staff were all lovely and very attentive going above and beyond.

Having never had surgery before I was unsure what to expect and was very nervous, however my experience was absolutely fine and despite my bad reaction to the anesthetic I can say I’d recommend this clinic.

I had breast reduction surgery due to my struggles with self-image, my young age, and ongoing pain. I chose this clinic because family members had previously used this surgeon and were more than happy with the results. The staff were lovely and very attentive, going above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Having never had surgery before, I was unsure of what to expect and felt quite nervous. However, my experience was absolutely fine. Despite having a bad reaction to the anesthetic, I can confidently say I’d recommend this clinic.

I had the most fantastic experience Lisa Sacks, she made me feel comfortable from our first consultation and throughout. She is kind, warm and has your best interest at heart. From start to finish my time with Lisa and her team has been faultless.

I opted to have Abdominoplasty at the age of 51 after losing a significant amount of weight. I'd actually lost the weight by my mid 20's and was always aware of the excess skin on my tummy. For a number of reasons I opted to wait to have surgery, namely I wanted to have children and finances didn't allow when I was younger. I'd become increasingly aware that no amount of good diet and exercise would make a difference and weight loss only made the appearance of my tummy worse.

I'm now 12 months post-surgery and am thrilled with the results. Aside from the huge improvement in appearance and a belly button to be proud of my core feels stronger and clothes fit better.

This is obviously a big operation and it takes time to recover so some patience is required. The first weeks and months are hard but I was running again after 12 weeks and now 12 months after surgery the scar is hardly noticeable.

Lisa did such an amazing job, I don't think I could have hoped for a better result. Lisa is also very caring and thoughtful, throughout the whole process from initial consultation to 12 month review. She takes a holistic approach and even makes recommendations for example about diet post operation to ensure the best recovery. I found all the staff at the Spire to be caring and efficient, I was really well looked after and wouldn't hesitate to recommend both Lisa and the hospital.

Breast reduction surgery: I chose Lisa because of a referral from a childhood friend, who, like me, grew up with enormous breasts and I saw her post-surgery. I was amazed at the lack of scarring and how natural they looked. I will also add that Lisa has a lot more value for money compared to other prices when searching for breast surgery. And finally, her expertise. Reading up on Lisa’s history as a surgeon, I knew I would be in the safest hands.

Breast reduction surgery: I chose Lisa because of a referral from a childhood friend, who, like me, grew up with enormous breasts and I saw her post-surgery.

I was amazed at the lack of scarring and how natural they looked. I will also add that Lisa has a lot more value for money compared to other prices when searching for breast surgery. And finally, her expertise. Reading up on Lisa’s history as a surgeon, I knew I would be in the safest hands.

I came to see Lisa in 2016 at the age of 18, having never developed any breast tissue and being incredibly self-conscious about this. Before booking my appointment, I had sought help from the NHS regarding this issue and was advised that surgery was my only option. Unfortunately, my application to receive this surgery via the NHS was rejected.

Despite this disappointment at the time, I am incredibly grateful now, as I was fortunate enough to meet the wonderful Lisa and Liana. My father, who is a GP, discovered Lisa through glowing recommendations from his professional colleagues, naturally seeking the best possible care for his daughter. I can certainly say that we found it.

My initial consultation with Lisa involved a thorough examination of my medical history. We discussed in detail the process of my surgery and recovery, as well as the expected outcome, including various implant options. In addition to surgery details, Lisa shared valuable insight into my PCOS condition and how to manage it. These learnings have been incredibly helpful and will stay with me for life.

Before my operation, I had the opportunity to discuss the experience with another patient who had undergone the same surgery. This allowed me to gain a better understanding of what to expect and ask any questions I had, which was greatly appreciated. My post-surgery treatment was also outstanding, and I felt completely safe and well-cared for, receiving the highest possible standard of care.

Being so young when seeking treatment, I was perhaps more nervous than most about undergoing surgery. However, Lisa's kindness, care, understanding, attentiveness, and expertise completely put my (and my parents!) minds at ease. I will forever be grateful to Lisa not only for this but also for achieving the natural look I desired, which immensely boosted my confidence and helped me discover what it truly means to feel like a woman. I can genuinely say that Lisa changed my life.

Lisa's care has been wonderful, and I cannot recommend her and her team highly enough.

I had a vertical breast reduction 3 weeks ago J cup to DD and I could never have imagined in my wildest dreams how much of a positive difference this would make both emotionally and physically - I am absolutely thrilled with the result.


My self-confidence has improved, as has as my posture. I can now look in a mirror and feel positive about myself. I cannot believe that after such a short time the numbness and pain in my neck and shoulder, which I had for years, is no longer there.

Lisa and Liana have been excellent from the start of the process through to follow ups post op. I would highly recommend, Lisa did such an amazing thing for me.

Lisa came recommended through a friend who had just received life-changing surgery and couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
From the moment I met Lisa I knew I’d found the perfect surgeon for the labiaplasty procedure I had been thinking about for nearly 10 years.
Lisa is wonderful.

She’s calming, wise, understanding, extremely caring, and above all an absolute master of her profession.
I felt in totally safe hands.
I followed her aftercare advice as closely as I possibly could and in doing so healed very rapidly and without any complications.

I cannot recommend her strict, well thought out and informative aftercare enough. It has given me the exact results I wanted with minimal pain.
She is a wonderful surgeon and a wonderful person who guides and supports you gently with care and understanding through any procedure.
Thank you Lisa for helping to change my life It’s made all the difference to my body, self-esteem, relationships, and overall happiness.

Lisa’s approach to surgery goes above and beyond. From first contact she is keen to get to know you and understand what it is you’re wanting to achieve. Her no-nonsense, but caring and holistic approach, sets her apart from other surgeons. She prepares you well for what is ahead - the recovery after surgery is no walk in the park! Her skill and attention to detail is obvious from the first time you speak, and her pre and post-op care is second to none. I’m really pleased with the result. I had a severe diastasis recti which caused me postural problems, digestive issues and a very protruding stomach. In the main these have all been hugely improved. Recovery was better than I could have dared hope. The scars are hidden away and healing well and my new tummy button looks better than my old! If you’re thinking of abdominoplasty, I’d recommend Lisa in a heartbeat.

I am 57 years old and have just had a vertical breast reduction at Nuffield in Clifton.

For many years I have suffered with bad back, neck and shoulder problems, to be told that the problem was not my breasts…..but it was, because now 15 weeks post-op, I have none of those problems!

It was worth every single penny and discomfort, and I love them, sounds stupid I know, but it has changed my life.

I have so much more energy and enthusiasm, I want to go out and look good and socialize, it makes such a difference to me, it’s not about anyone else, but family and friends say how much happier and confident I am now.

I have always felt “big” with my 36FF boobs, hiding in pictures, covering up, and have always thought how amazing it would be to be smaller, I am now a 36DD, I feel slim and even if I say so myself look and feel great in tighter tops and stand tall and not hiding.

I did my research, of course, and so very happy to have found Lisa. She is the most amazing person and of course surgeon, and so knowledgeable.
Her pre and post-op care is second to none, and you probably wouldn’t find that with any other surgeon.

To be texted every day for two weeks by Lisa herself post-op was so special and I was so grateful she was keeping a special eye on me, as she does for all her patients, I always knew I could contact Liana, Lisa’s secretary with any worries or doubts.

It is a big operation, and you have to be in the right place mentally and physically to have it done, as it does take time to heal and you have to be patient, but the outcome is amazing, even at 15 weeks!
I know I still have a while to go until they are completely settled, but I am so pleased and can’t thank Lisa enough for her skills.

30 years old, Vertical breast reduction with Lisa Sacks, H cup to D/DD - 2.2kg removed!

I’ve always been self conscious about my breasts since I was 16 and due to this and various other experiences I’ve had very low self-confidence all of my adult life. The back, neck and should pain I experienced could be debilitating. I was always hunched from the weight and tried to slouch to hide them. I never liked myself in clothes, would normally return 90% if what I bought and anything I wore I was always covered up. The worst was someone talking about my breasts, being sexually objectified, being stared at or yelled at in the street. I hated that having big breasts was my identity and it affected every part of my life. Breast reduction surgery is something I heard about 5/6 years ago and researched at the time however due to cost I put to the back of mind to hopefully to be able to fund one day but was just so unhappy. Fast forward to a year ago I was finally able to fund this operation.

I met with Lisa in February 2023 (via zoom) for an initial consultation for a vertical breast reduction. I had found Lisa when I was living in Somerset as a local surgeon in Bristol and was very interested in the fact she only performed vertical breast reductions when the anchor method was the only one I’d seen. Since I’ve had issues with keloid scarring I decided to put her on my list of surgeons I wanted to meet with. I also met with another surgeon who did the anchor scaring but decided Lisa was the surgeon for me. I liked Lisa anyway but due to the fact if I did have keloid scaring then at least it would be less than the anchor - I always said I would definitely have the operation even if I was told I would be guaranteed keloid scaring due to the affect my breasts were having on my life. I’d seen reviews from other clients and also searched for experiences on a Facebook group for breast reductions, I didn’t read a bad thing about Lisa from my research.

After considering my options I booked in my operation with Lisa for August 2023 - around 6 months in advance. Lisa put me into contact with 2 patients, I was most interested to hear why they decided to go for the vertical. It was also nice to talk to someone who had the same experiences as I did. Like always bumping into things with their breasts and wearing bras with broken wires to avoid bra shopping.

The morning of my operation Lisa came in to draw on me and then I was second in the theatre. I’ve had operations before and I always found walking to the theatre and waiting to be put asleep the worst bit of the operation. However Lisa and her team made me feel very at ease and I wasn’t anxious at all waiting to go asleep. As soon as I woke up I was so desperate to see myself! I could barely keep my eyes open in the recovery room and I kept saying to the nurse how small I felt I was! When I got back to my room I was very insistent on putting on my top to see how small I was. I don’t think I’d ever been happier/more relieved in my life that this was now how I looked and cried happy tears! Lisa saw me later that afternoon and then the next day. She fitted my post surgery bra on (I cried again!) before I went home and I’ve never been more comfortable in a bra since in my entire life.
Lisa gave me a detailed list of what I could and couldn’t do for the next 2/6 weeks and then 3/6 months.

The Nuffield is a wonderful hospital to stay in. The food was amazing and the staff and nurses were great. I felt very well taken care of during my time there.
When I went home I only took the pain medication for the first couple of days after the surgery and due to stomach cramps I decided to not take the pain meds one night and thought I’d see how I went, after that I only felt discomfort when I pushed my self too much from putting on my stockings for example due to the swelling underneath my breasts. I actually found this better so I could listen to my body and didn’t have any pain in general. Even when I came out of surgery I didn’t really feel much pain. I had full movement of my arms which I was surprised as when you have the anchor you can’t lift you arms up for couple of weeks. I went out for short slow walks a couple of times a day and felt this helped, it was nice to move around and obviously helps to prevent blood clots.

My family said after a few days when I started trying on my clothes, not only how much smaller I was but how much taller I looked.
The hardest part of this surgery was the first 2 weeks of recovery. I’m an independent person, I have 2 dogs and was used to walking 2-3 hours a day. So having to rely on someone to do everything and not being able to walk my dogs I struggled with. Once I hit the 2 week mark I was so glad to be able to get out more with my dogs even if I was limited, and then once again when I hit the 6 week mark it felt good to be able to walk further and be back to normal with my routine. The first walk I did once I hit the 6 week mark was partly up a steep hill. When I did this pre surgery I was in so much pain afterwards - my back, shoulders and neck hurt. When I did this after my surgery, I didn’t have any of that pain! It felt so good to do simple exercise and to not be in pain.
I’ve had post op appointments with Lisa at 2 weeks in person to change my dressings (this was painless which was surprisingly). However my breasts were sore for a few days after which I think was just from my breasts being secure in the bandage to just now being in the tape and adjusting.

My next appointments were by zoom at 6 weeks and 3 months. We reviewed the photos I took and I couldn’t believe the difference when Lisa compared the photos. I have a scar on my stomach that my old bra band used to sit at - now my bra band probably sits 10 cm above that! Lisa is very happy with how I’m recovering and I am very happy I’m done this operation. I’ve had no complications and my wounds healed quickly.

I would say the main pros of the vertical (from reading other people’s experiences) compared to the anchor is the lack of pain, and the movement of my arms immediately post op. Plus with less incisions there is less scarring - I’d seen so many people have complications with healing after the anchor. The cons of the vertical is that the breast shape is more pointed/triangular initially however this changes quickly, and once you have your bra and clothes on, no one could tell anyway. There is also swelling underneath the breast that is sore, but again this goes down dramatically in the first 2 weeks.

I took 2 weeks off work (I told my work I may take 3 as Lisa offers to sign you off for that long). I have a desk job and work from home mostly. I could have gone back to work earlier if I really needed to however decided to take the time to ensure I was ready and healed.

How has this operation changed my life? I feel like I can finally live my life without my lack of confidence holding me back. I’ve said to Lisa I feel now this is how my body should have always been proportion-wise. My breasts are no longer an issue, I don’t think about them anymore. I don’t think people are staring at me, my breasts are not my identity anymore. Pre-surgery feels like a former life.

I’m forever grateful for Lisa for doing this operation and changing my life for the better.
You can tell Lisa really cares not only about her work, but her patients too.

Wow, it’s 6 months since I had a vertical breast reduction with Lisa. At 66 I felt it was my time - I went from a 36i to a 36d and it’s fantastic. I can breathe more easily, I play tennis most days, I bought a bikini “ off the shelf”, I no longer look gross in photos, and so much more. Lisa made me feel good about myself again and I will be forever grateful for her kindness, professionalism and care.