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Chrissy Teigen and breast augmentation: what she said about her implants
Chrissy Teigen has talked about her breast implants with the same humour and directness she brings to everything else. She had them at 20 and later said they had been great to her for many years. Here is what she said, where it was reported, and what breast augmentation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- As Allure reported in July 2020, Chrissy Teigen got breast implants at age 20 and wrote about them on Instagram.
- She said the implants had been great to her for many years, and in 2020 announced she was having them removed.
- Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia, takes 1.5–3 hours, and needs one day in hospital.
- Full recovery takes 3–6 months, and implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation costs $4,700, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Chrissy Teigen
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Chrissy Teigen
- Country
- United States
- Who
- Model, TV personality and cookbook author
- Quote source
- Allure, 20 July 2020
What has Chrissy Teigen said about her breast implants?
Chrissy Teigen has been open about the fact that she had breast implants for most of her adult life. As Allure reported in July 2020, she got the implants at age 20. Looking back on them on Instagram, she wrote: “They’ve been great to me for many years but I’m just over it.”
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WhatsAppIn the same 2020 post she announced that she was having the implants taken out, saying she wanted to be able to zip a dress in her size and lie on her belly in comfort. That is the one part of her story that concerns removal, and we mention it because it is true, not because it is the focus here.
These statements are all we rely on. Teigen did not describe the type, size or placement of her implants, or who operated, so this article does not guess. Where the text below explains augmentation, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
What her words tell someone considering implants
Teigen’s summary is unusually balanced. She does not present the implants as a mistake: she says they served her well “for many years”. She also shows that a decision made at 20 can be looked at again at 34, when life and priorities are different. Both halves are useful for anyone thinking about augmentation now.
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The practical lesson is to plan for the long term. Implants are not a lifetime device; they usually last about 10–15 years. Choosing a size and shape that suits your everyday life, not only a photo, and knowing that further surgery may be needed one day, are part of a well-made decision.
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How breast augmentation works today
An augmentation places an implant behind the breast tissue or the chest muscle to add volume and improve shape. It is done under general anaesthesia and usually takes 1.5–3 hours, followed by one day in hospital. The main choices are made together with the surgeon:
Filling
- Options
- Silicone or saline
- Why it matters
- Feel and behaviour of the implant
Shape
- Options
- Round or anatomical
- Why it matters
- Upper-pole fullness and overall profile
Surface
- Options
- Smooth or textured
- Why it matters
- How the implant sits in the tissue
Size and profile
- Options
- Selected individually
- Why it matters
- Comfort, proportion and day-to-day life
Teigen’s comment about zipping a dress is a good example of why the last row deserves the most attention: the right size is the one that fits the way you live.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Augmentation suits healthy adults who want more volume or a better breast shape and understand what the operation can and cannot do. Women planning children are usually advised to wait at least 6–12 months after birth and after breastfeeding ends before surgery.
Preparation includes blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and a breast ultrasound. Aspirin-type drugs, steroids and hormonal drugs are stopped in agreement with the doctor, and oral contraceptives are usually paused at least a month before. The surgeon also goes through the possible complications: hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture, asymmetry, wound separation and tissue necrosis.
Recovery after augmentation
Moderate discomfort is usual for the first three days, much less by days 5–7, and gone by weeks 2–3. Non-physical work is typically possible after 7–14 days, walks after one to two weeks, fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks, and strength training after three months. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks.
Swelling settles in about a month, full recovery takes 3–6 months, scars fade over 6–12 months and sensitivity usually returns within 3–12 months.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours of surgery and one day in hospital.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, eased with prescribed painkillers; compression garment is worn.
- Weeks 1–2Discomfort fades; non-physical work and walks are usually possible.
- Weeks 4–6Swelling settles; fitness and swimming return; compression garment is no longer needed.
- Month 3Strength training can resume.
- Months 3–12Full recovery by 3–6 months; scars fade and sensitivity usually returns within a year.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation and other breast operations, including lifts with and without implants, reduction and implant removal, for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online; after it the surgeon names the price, which is fixed in the contract. Breast augmentation costs $4,700, including anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up with the plastic surgeon. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Chrissy Teigen or her treatment. Her words are simply a candid, well-known example of how someone looks back on their implants.
Frequently asked questions
When did Chrissy Teigen get breast implants?
Allure reported that she got her implants at age 20. She said they had been great to her for many years.
Did Chrissy Teigen keep her implants?
No. In 2020 she announced on Instagram that she was having them removed, saying she wanted to zip a dress in her size and lie on her belly comfortably.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants usually last about 10–15 years before they need replacing, so it is sensible to plan for a future operation from the start.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation costs $4,700, including anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up with the plastic surgeon. The first consultation is free and the price is fixed in the contract.
How do I choose the right implant size?
Size and profile are chosen with the surgeon based on your chest, skin and lifestyle. A size that suits daily life, sport and clothing is usually a better choice than the largest option.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Allure, 20 July 2020
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 — Recognizing and Managing Breast Implant Complications: A Review (Int J Womens Health, 2025)
- PubMed / NCBI — Outcomes in primary breast augmentation: 1539 consecutive cases (Plast Reconstr Surg, 2015)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — Breast Augmentation
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration — Breast Implants
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