Victoria Beckham has reportedly had a third breast operation.

The former Spice Girls singer has allegedly had implants taken out of her chest, reducing her bust from a size 34DD to a 34B.

The alleged operation is believed to be part of a restyle for Victoria – who is married to soccer star David Beckham – to change her image from that of a soccer wife to a fashion designer.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Victoria has wanted her implants taken out for a while. She felt that was part of her old image - the big hair, big boobs, fake tan - and that she has moved on since those days.

"She had the operation three weeks ago and is very pleased with the results. After the procedure she came to London for business then went to France to heal properly in private."

Victoria is said to have originally had a bust-boosting operation in 1999 in London to increase her chest from a natural 34A to a 34D. She is then reported to have enlarged her breasts further two years later to a 34DD.

The 35-year-old star has never publicly confirmed having the operations.

Victoria is believed to be resting with her family on the French Riviera for two weeks before returning to Los Angeles where she presently lives with her and David's children Brooklyn, 10, Cruz, four and Romeo, six.

David is in Italy where he is playing for soccer team AC Milan.