Did Ella Dvornik have breast augmentation? Yes, and she talks about it openly

What did Ella Dvornik say about her breast surgery?

The Croatian influencer and singer has talked about it more than once. In a video in October 2021 she explained why she decided on it. As Večernji list reported, after the birth of her daughter she did not breastfeed but pumped milk, and when she stopped, one breast stayed larger than the other. A doctor told her that restoring symmetry would take a combination of an implant and fat, and she agreed. She said she asked for a moderate result and added: “I’m not a person who wears low necklines, I did this correction for myself.” She now wears a D cup, and the implants were placed under the muscle.

In May 2023, answering followers’ questions, she summed it up. Večernji list quoted her: “It’s worth it, believe me. At least for me. I can’t stand artificial things that look artificial. I am really, really happy with the result – but it’s up to you to choose, it’s your body.” She did not hide that recovery was hard: she said the first three or four days you can barely move, and that she went back to normal life after seven days.

That is all this article relies on. Where the text below explains implants, techniques and recovery, it describes breast augmentation in general, not her treatment, and we do not guess at any further details.

What her words mean for others

Dvornik’s account is useful because it is balanced. She explained a common reason — breasts that became uneven after pregnancy and feeding — and she said clearly that she wanted a result that does not look artificial. At the same time she did not pretend that the first days are easy. Her advice to followers was that the decision belongs to each woman: “it’s your body”.

That is a sensible way to approach any breast surgery. The goal, the size and the type of implant should come from your own wishes and the surgeon’s assessment, not from someone else’s photos. Nothing in this article judges anyone’s appearance; the point is how the decision was made.

How breast augmentation is done today

Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 1.5–3 hours, followed by one day in hospital. The surgeon and the patient choose the implant together: silicone or saline, round or anatomical, smooth or textured, and the size and profile that suit the body. The implant can be placed under the muscle, as Dvornik described, or in front of it; the choice depends on the tissues and the planned result.

Where there is asymmetry, the surgeon may combine different approaches, as in the case Dvornik described. Which option fits is decided at the consultation, not from a celebrity story.

Who is a candidate and how to prepare

Women consider augmentation for small volume, loss of volume after pregnancy and feeding, or asymmetry. After childbirth it is advised to wait at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended, so that the breasts settle.

• Tests: blood tests, coagulation, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray and breast ultrasound.
• Medication: aspirin-type drugs, steroids and hormonal drugs are stopped in agreement with the doctor; oral contraceptives at least a month before.
• Risks to discuss: hematoma, seroma, infection, change in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture, asymmetry and wound healing problems.

What recovery looks like

Dvornik said the first days after surgery were the hardest, and that is typical: moderate discomfort on days 1–3, much less by days 5–7, and usually gone by weeks 2–3. Non-physical work is possible after 7–14 days, walks after 1–2 weeks, fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks and strength training after 3 months. A compression garment is worn for 4–6 weeks. Swelling settles in about a month, scars fade over 6–12 months and full recovery takes 3–6 months. Implants last about 10–15 years before replacement may be needed. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

1. Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, an operation of 1.5–3 hours and one day in hospital.
2. Days 1–3Moderate discomfort; rest, with help at home if possible.
3. Days 5–7Discomfort is much less; walks are gradually added.
4. Days 7–14Return to non-physical work.
5. Weeks 4–6Compression garment is no longer needed; fitness and swimming are allowed.
6. Months 3–6Strength training after 3 months; full recovery, scars keep fading up to a year.

Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients, and the first consultation is free and can be held online. Breast augmentation costs $4,700 all-inclusive: anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon. The final price is confirmed after the consultation and fixed in the contract. More details are on the breast augmentation page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Ella Dvornik or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about the procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Why did Ella Dvornik have breast surgery?

She said that after she stopped pumping milk for her daughter, one breast stayed larger than the other. A doctor advised a combination of an implant and fat to restore symmetry, and she agreed.

Is Ella Dvornik happy with the result?

Yes. In May 2023 she said it was worth it, that she cannot stand things that look artificial and that she is really happy with the result.

How did she describe the recovery?

She said the first three or four days you can barely move and that she returned to normal life after seven days. In general, discomfort is strongest on days 1–3 and eases over the following weeks.

How long after childbirth can you have breast augmentation?

It is advised to wait at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended, so that the breasts settle before surgery.

How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?

Breast augmentation costs $4,700 all-inclusive: anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon. The first consultation is free.