
Miss Susan HignettConsultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon in Macclesfield
Miss Susan Hignett
MBChB MRCS FRCS
GMC: 6048905Professional statement
Miss Susan Hignett is a distinguished consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon based in Macclesfield. Her areas of expertise include breast cancer, cosmetic breast surgery, breast reconstruction, breast pain, breast asymmetry, gynaecomastia, and benign breast conditions. She has performed over 2032 breast procedures and also offers support at one-stop breast clinics.
Miss Hignett consults privately at Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield. Since 2022, she also practises at Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she notably held the role of breast lead and pioneered the introduction of new surgical techniques, including ADM (acellular dermal matrix), lipomodelling, Magseed, and Magtrace. She also maintains the National Implant Registry for both Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Spire Regency, Macclesfield.
With over 20 years of experience, Miss Hignett qualified with an MBChB from the University of Birmingham. She then completed higher specialist training in North Wales and in the Mersey region, before going on to undertake the prestigious National Training Interface Group oncoplastic breast fellowship in West Yorkshire. To further her proficiency in oncoplastic surgery, Miss Hignett also trained in Brussels with the esteemed Professor Hamdi.
In addition to her clinical work, Miss Hignett serves as the foundation programme director at her Trust and also works as an educational supervisor for breast surgery trainees. She holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons and has contributed to the academic field with several peer-reviewed publications. Furthermore, Miss Hignett is involved in the breast research team iBRA-Net as well.
Miss Hignett consults privately at Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield. Since 2022, she also practises at Mid Cheshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she notably held the role of breast lead and pioneered the introduction of new surgical techniques, including ADM (acellular dermal matrix), lipomodelling, Magseed, and Magtrace. She also maintains the National Implant Registry for both Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Spire Regency, Macclesfield.
With over 20 years of experience, Miss Hignett qualified with an MBChB from the University of Birmingham. She then completed higher specialist training in North Wales and in the Mersey region, before going on to undertake the prestigious National Training Interface Group oncoplastic breast fellowship in West Yorkshire. To further her proficiency in oncoplastic surgery, Miss Hignett also trained in Brussels with the esteemed Professor Hamdi.
In addition to her clinical work, Miss Hignett serves as the foundation programme director at her Trust and also works as an educational supervisor for breast surgery trainees. She holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons and has contributed to the academic field with several peer-reviewed publications. Furthermore, Miss Hignett is involved in the breast research team iBRA-Net as well.
Clinics

Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield
Macclesfield, West Street, Macclesfield, SK11 8DWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 14 years of experience
- Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Spire Regency Hospital Macclesfield (2022 - present)
Subspecialties
- Benign breast
- Breast pain
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Associations of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2013)
- MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2005)
Teaching posts
- Foundation Programme Director, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (present)
- Educational Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, Health Education North West (present)
Publications and conferences
- Miss Hignett's publications are available on her PubMed profile
- Miss Hignett's publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6048905
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- I am so grateful to Ms Hignett, my surgery has been life changing. She delivered in every way and the end result is just as I imagined if not even better. Thank you so much.
- From the start to the end I had 1st class treatment from Miss Hignett. Any questions I had Miss Hignett answered in depth. I’m really happy with my result, just wish I done it years ago.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words and allowing me to be a part of your journey :-)