Breast augmentationUnited Kingdom4 min read
Chloe Ferry: “Dumpling or implant?”
Former Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has never hidden the fact that she has had breast surgery. She has shown the scars on her own Instagram, and after having her old implants taken out, she filmed herself holding one of them and joking that it looked like a dumpling. Here is what she actually said, in her own words, and what breast augmentation and implant replacement involve for anyone weighing up the same decision.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Chloe Ferry has openly discussed her breast uplift and augmentation surgery.
- She joked her old implant looked like a “dumpling” after having it replaced in Istanbul.
- She has not stated the exact year of either procedure.
- At City Medical Centre, breast augmentation is a fixed $4,700; implant removal is $3,300.
- City Medical Centre has no connection with Chloe Ferry or her treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Chloe Ferry has been open about all the surgeries she's had before, including a breast uplift and breast augmentation.
What did Chloe Ferry say about her breast implants?
Chloe Ferry has talked about her breast surgery more than once. In November 2021, The Mirror reported that she has been open about all the surgeries she has had before, including a breast uplift and breast augmentation, after she posted a photo showing the scars from the operations.
A year earlier, after having her old implants taken out in Istanbul, Chloe filmed the removed implant for her Instagram Story and joked, as The Mirror reported: “Right so guys, I know this looks like a dumpling, but this is my old implant. Look at the size of that, it's the size of my hand!” She went on to ask her followers, “Dumpling or implant?”
Those two reports are everything this article relies on. Chloe Ferry has not given a public account of exactly when her first augmentation took place or which technique was used, and we do not guess at either.
Why speaking about it so plainly matters
Reality TV stars are often assumed to have had surgery quietly, with no comment either way. Chloe Ferry's approach is different: she shows the scars, names the procedures and jokes about the implant itself rather than treating the subject as something to hide.
None of this is a judgement on how she looks before or after — it is simply an account, in her own words, of two operations she chose to have.
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How breast augmentation and implant replacement are done today
Breast augmentation places an implant behind the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase volume and improve shape. When implants are replaced, the surgeon removes the old device, inspects the surrounding tissue, and fits a new one, often of a different size or profile.
Augmentation
- What happens
- A new implant is placed to increase volume and shape
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Implant replacement
- What happens
- Old implant removed, tissue checked, new implant fitted
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Implant removal only
- What happens
- Implant taken out without a replacement
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Implants are silicone or saline, round or anatomical, smooth or textured, and the size and profile are chosen together with the surgeon at the consultation.
Who it suits, and how to prepare
Augmentation suits women in good general health who want more volume, better symmetry or a fuller shape after weight loss or pregnancy. Replacement suits anyone whose implants are old, uncomfortable, or simply no longer what they want, exactly as Chloe Ferry described. Preparation for either operation usually includes:
- blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection screening, an ECG and a chest X-ray;
- a breast ultrasound before surgery;
- stopping aspirin-type medication, steroids and hormonal contraceptives at least a month beforehand, with the doctor's guidance;
- arranging time off work, since physical exertion is paused for several weeks afterwards.
Recovery after breast surgery
Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days. Swelling usually settles and scars begin to form within about three weeks, during which lifting over 3kg and raising the arms above shoulder height are avoided.
Compression garments are typically worn for four to six weeks, after which fitness and swimming are allowed, and most discomfort has resolved by three months, when strength training can resume.
How recovery after breast surgery usually goes
- Day of surgeryOperation under general anaesthesia; one day at the clinic.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, managed with painkillers; no lifting or raising the arms above shoulder level.
- 7–14 daysReturn to non-physical work.
- 3 weeksSwelling disappears and scars begin to form.
- 4–6 weeksCompression garments come off; fitness, swimming and pool allowed.
- 3 monthsDiscomfort fully resolves; strength training can resume.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation under general anaesthesia with a one-day hospital stay, at a fixed price of $4,700. Implant removal, without a new implant, is priced separately at $3,300. The first consultation with the surgeon is free and can take place online, and the cost agreed after the assessment is fixed in the contract. More information is on the breast augmentation page.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Breast Surgery with Implants in Kampala, Breast Augmentation with Implants in Sarajevo and Breast Augmentation in Osaka.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Chloe Ferry and her treatment. We tell her story because she has chosen, repeatedly and in her own words, to speak about it publicly.
Frequently asked questions
What did Chloe Ferry say about her breast implants?
She has said she has had a breast uplift and breast augmentation, and after having her old implants replaced in Istanbul, she joked on Instagram that the removed implant looked like a “dumpling”.
When did Chloe Ferry have her breast surgery?
She has not stated the exact year of her original augmentation. The implant replacement was reported by The Mirror in October 2020 as having happened “recently”, without a specific date.
Can breast implants be replaced if they are old or uncomfortable?
Yes. Implant replacement is a standard operation: the surgeon removes the existing implant, checks the surrounding tissue, and fits a new one, under general anaesthesia with a short hospital stay.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation has a fixed price of $4,700, and implant removal alone is $3,300. The first consultation is free.
How long is recovery after breast augmentation?
Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days, with swelling settling by three weeks and full comfort returning by around three months.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- The Mirror, 16 November 2021
- The Mirror, 7 October 2020
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