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Daniela Katzenberger and her breast implants: what she said herself
Daniela Katzenberger, the German reality TV star, has never hidden that she had her breasts enlarged at 23. In September 2024 she went further and said publicly that her implants were a burden and should come out. Below is what she said, where it was published, and what anyone considering breast implants — or their removal — should know today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In September 2024, in a BILD interview quoted by Promiflash and FOCUS online, Daniela Katzenberger spoke about her breast implants.
- She had her breasts enlarged at 23, says the 500-gram implants are a burden, and announced they would come out.
- Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia, takes 1.5–3 hours, with one night in hospital.
- Office work resumes after 7–14 days, and implants usually last about 10–15 years before they are replaced.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation costs $4,700, implant removal $3,300, 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
Profile
Daniela Katzenberger
- Country
- Germany
- Who
- Reality TV personality
- Quote source
- Promiflash, 6 September 2024
I have 500 grams per side in my breasts. Carrying this kilo of plastic in front of me all the time is hard work. I have to go to the chiropractor every two weeks.
What did Daniela Katzenberger say about her implants?
In September 2024 Katzenberger spoke about her breast implants in an interview with BILD, which was quoted by other German outlets.
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WhatsAppPromiflash reported that she had her breasts enlarged at 23 and quoted her reasons for wanting a change: “I have 500 grams per side in my breasts. Carrying this kilo of plastic in front of me all the time is hard work. I have to go to the chiropractor every two weeks.” She also explained why her case is not simple: “Since I have had two previous operations on my breasts, it is a bit more complicated in my case.” Her conclusion: “I simply don’t find them beautiful any more. Next year the implants are coming out!” FOCUS online also covered her decision.
That is what we rely on here, and nothing more. Katzenberger did not publish medical details such as the type of implant or the surgical plan in these statements, so this article does not guess at them, and it does not state what happened after the announcement. Where the text below explains methods and timelines, it describes breast surgery in general, not her treatment.
What her words tell other women
Her story covers both sides of the same decision. At 23 she chose implants; about fifteen years later she describes their weight as a physical strain and her body and priorities as having changed. Both choices are legitimate. Implants are not a one-off decision for life: they have a service life, and wishes and the body change over the years.
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Her remark about two previous operations is also important. Every repeat operation on the breast is more demanding than the first one, because tissue and skin have already been changed. That is why an honest consultation before the first operation — about size, weight of the implant and later options — matters so much.
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How breast augmentation works today
Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes 1.5–3 hours; patients usually stay one day in hospital. Implants differ in several ways, and the surgeon chooses them together with the patient:
- Filling — silicone or saline.
- Shape — round or anatomical (teardrop).
- Surface — smooth or textured.
- Size and profile — matched to the chest, the skin and the desired result.
Breast augmentation
- What it does
- Increases volume with implants
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Breast lift with implants
- What it does
- Lifts the breast and adds volume
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,400
Breast lift without implants
- What it does
- Lifts and reshapes using your own tissue
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Breast reduction
- What it does
- Reduces volume and weight
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Implant removal
- What it does
- Removes existing implants
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $3,300
Implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement. Whether a patient wants larger, smaller or no implants at a later stage is a decision made at a consultation after an examination, not from a celebrity story.
Who is it for and how to prepare
Women consider breast augmentation to add volume, to restore shape after weight loss, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or to correct asymmetry. After childbirth it is advisable to wait at least 6–12 months after birth and after breastfeeding ends.
Before surgery patients have 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; oral contraceptives at least a month before. Possible complications include hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture and asymmetry — the surgeon discusses them openly beforehand.
What recovery looks like
Moderate discomfort is usual in the first one to three days and eases noticeably by days five to seven. Office work is possible after 7–14 days, walks after one to two weeks, fitness and swimming after four to six weeks and strength training after three months. Compression garments are worn for four to six weeks.
Swelling settles in about a month, full recovery takes three to six months, scars fade within 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; one night in hospital.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort; the compression garment is worn.
- Days 5–7Discomfort is much less; short walks.
- Weeks 1–2Return to office work after 7–14 days.
- Weeks 4–6Fitness and swimming again; the compression garment comes off.
- Months 3–6Strength training allowed after 3 months; full recovery.
- Months 6–12Scars fade; sensitivity usually returns.
Breast surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation, breast lifts, reductions and implant removal for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online; the exact cost is named after the examination and fixed in the contract. The price includes anaesthesia, the inpatient stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon. Breast augmentation costs $4,700 and implant removal $3,300. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Daniela Katzenberger or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about her implants.
Frequently asked questions
When did Daniela Katzenberger get breast implants?
According to Promiflash, she had her breasts enlarged at the age of 23. In 2024 she said her breasts had already been operated on twice.
Why does Daniela Katzenberger want her implants removed?
In September 2024 she said the implants weigh 500 grams per side, that carrying them is hard work and that she has to see a chiropractor every two weeks. She also said she no longer finds them beautiful.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants usually last about 10–15 years before they are replaced. Regular check-ups help to notice changes early.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation costs $4,700, a breast lift with implants $5,400 and implant removal $3,300. The price includes anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up.
Can implants be removed later?
Yes. Implant removal is a separate operation. After several previous operations it can be more complex, so the surgeon examines the tissue and skin and discusses the options first.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Promiflash, 6 September 2024
- FOCUS online, 8 September 2024
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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