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Anne Roumanoff and her liposuction: what she said herself
The French humorist Anne Roumanoff has mentioned her liposuction several times on TV and radio, with the same frankness she brings to the stage: yes, she had it, it hurt a lot, and the operation did not replace years of diets. Below is exactly what she said, where it was published, and what liposuction involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- On 25 February 2026, on Le Figaro's Le Buzz TV, reported by Public and Télé-Loisirs, Anne Roumanoff said she once had liposuction.
- She said it hurt very much and did not replace a lifetime of dieting, and that it was the only procedure she had done.
- Liposuction is done under local or general anaesthesia and takes from one hour to three or four hours.
- Most patients return to work in three to seven days, and the final result is assessed at month 3.
- At City Medical Centre liposuction starts from $1,200, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Operation time1–4 hours
- Back to work7–10 days
- Final result3–6 months
- Pricefrom $1,200
Profile
Anne Roumanoff
- Country
- France
- Who
- Stand-up comedian and humorist
- Quote source
- Public, 25 February 2026
I had a liposuction... / It hurts very, very much. / Afterwards I gained weight because I felt weak, so I ate...
What did Anne Roumanoff say about her liposuction?
On 25 February 2026, as a guest of Le Figaro’s programme Le Buzz TV, she was asked whether cosmetic surgery was out of the question for her. According to Public, she answered that she had had “a liposuction”, and when asked whether that was the only thing she had done, replied that it was. Télé-Loisirs quoted her from the same interview: “Yes, yes, I had a liposuction once,” alongside her words about a lifetime of dieting: “I’ve done 600,000 diets.”
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WhatsAppPublic also recalled what she said on RTL’s “Les Grosses Têtes” in January 2025: “It hurts very, very much,” and that afterwards “I put on weight because I felt weak, so I ate…”. Back in November 2022, on France 5’s “C à vous”, Purepeople reported her answer to the host: “I did that, yes. But I don’t want to talk about it,” and again: “It hurts a lot.”
That is all we rely on here. She did not name the year, the area treated or the technique, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes liposuction in general, not her operation.
What her words tell us
Anne Roumanoff has long joked about cosmetic surgery on stage, yet she chose to answer the question about her own operation directly. Her short remarks contain two points that surgeons repeat to every patient. First, liposuction is a real operation with a real recovery, not a quick beauty treatment.
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Second, it does not replace a stable diet and lifestyle: it removes local fat from specific areas, but it is not a method of losing weight.
That is why the decision is best made after an honest conversation with a surgeon about goals, expectations and what happens after the operation — not on the basis of before-and-after photos.
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How liposuction works today
Liposuction removes excess subcutaneous fat from areas that resist diet and exercise: the abdomen, flanks, thighs, back, arms or chin. Fat cells removed from a treated area do not grow back, so with a steady lifestyle the new contour lasts. The techniques used at City Medical Centre are:
- Tumescent liposuction — a solution based on saline with lidocaine and adrenaline is injected into the area first. It loosens the fat and constricts the vessels, which reduces blood loss; the fat is then removed through a thin cannula.
- VASER (ultrasound-assisted) liposuction — fat cells are broken down by ultrasound before being removed, which suits fine contouring, for example defining the abdominal muscles.
How the fat is prepared
- Tumescent
- Tumescent solution loosens the tissue
- VASER
- Ultrasound breaks down fat cells
Typical use
- Tumescent
- Classic contouring of one or several areas
- VASER
- Detailed contouring and muscle definition
Anaesthesia
- Tumescent
- Local or general, depending on the scope
- VASER
- Local or general, depending on the scope
Incisions
- Tumescent
- Micro-incisions of 3–5 mm
- VASER
- Micro-incisions of 3–5 mm
Compression garments
- Tumescent
- 30–45 days
- VASER
- 30–45 days
An operation lasts from about one hour for small areas to three or four hours for a combined procedure. Several areas can be treated at once, which saves recovery time.
Who is it for and how to prepare
Liposuction suits people with local fat deposits that stay despite a normal weight and an active lifestyle, uneven fat distribution, or changed body contours after childbirth or sudden weight loss.
It is not suitable with severe chronic or mental illness or serious heart, kidney or liver disease; acute infections and skin inflammation in the area are temporary contraindications.
Before surgery patients have blood tests, an ECG and a chest X-ray; at City Medical Centre a hormonal screening is also ordered. Medications that affect blood clotting are stopped two weeks before (with the doctor), alcohol and smoking a week before, and the last meal is eight hours before the operation.
What recovery looks like
Anne Roumanoff’s memory of pain is a reminder that recovery deserves planning. With local anaesthesia patients usually go home three to four hours after surgery; with general anaesthesia they stay one day under observation. Mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible in the first week. Most patients return to work within three to seven days.
Compression garments are worn for 30–45 days, and sauna, pool and intense sport are off-limits for the first month. First visible changes appear after three to four weeks, and the final result is assessed at three months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after liposuction usually goes
- Day of surgeryLocal or general anaesthesia; from one hour for small areas to three or four hours for combined procedures.
- Same day or day 1Home three to four hours after local anaesthesia, or after one day of observation after general anaesthesia.
- Days 1–7Mild swelling and a raised temperature are possible; most patients return to work in three to seven days.
- Weeks 1–4Compression garments day and night; no sauna, pool or intense sport.
- Weeks 3–4First visible changes as the swelling subsides.
- Month 3The skin has tightened and the final result can be assessed.
Liposuction at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs tumescent and VASER liposuction for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the surgeon assesses the areas, rules out contraindications and names the cost, which is then fixed in the contract. Liposuction starts from $1,200; the final price depends on the number of areas and is calculated after the examination. More details are on the liposuction page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Anne Roumanoff or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
Did Anne Roumanoff have liposuction?
Yes. She said so herself several times: on France 5’s “C à vous” in 2022, on RTL’s “Les Grosses Têtes” in January 2025 and on Le Figaro’s Le Buzz TV in February 2026.
Which area did Anne Roumanoff have treated?
She did not say publicly which area was treated or when, so we do not speculate. The article describes liposuction in general.
Does liposuction hurt?
The operation itself is done under anaesthesia. Afterwards swelling, soreness and discomfort are normal for several days; Anne Roumanoff described her own experience as very painful. The surgeon explains pain relief at the consultation.
Is liposuction a way to lose weight?
No. It removes local fat deposits and shapes the contour; it does not replace diet and exercise. With a steady lifestyle, the result lasts, because removed fat cells do not grow back.
How much does liposuction cost at City Medical Centre?
Liposuction starts from $1,200. The final price depends on the areas and is fixed in the contract after the free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Public, 25 February 2026
- Télé-Loisirs, 26 February 2026
- Purepeople, 18 November 2022
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Safety of tumescent and laser-assisted liposuction: review of the literature (2011)
- PubMed / NCBI — A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Complications of High-Definition Liposuction (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2023)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Liposuction
- World Health Organization — Safe surgery
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