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Did Isabel Raad get breast implants? Yes, and she said so herself
Isabel Raad became known to Norwegians through the reality show Paradise Hotel, and in the years that followed she talked openly, more than once, about the cosmetic procedures behind the look people saw on screen. In a 2016 interview with KK.no and again in a 2018 interview with TV 2 she confirmed she had breast implants and said what she paid for them. Below is exactly what she said, where it was published, and what the operation she described involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Isabel Raad confirmed in a 2016 interview she had breast implants in February 2015.
- In 2018 she told TV 2 she paid 42,000 NOK for the procedure.
- She has never named a clinic, surgeon or implant type.
- Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre has a fixed price of $4,700.
- City Medical Centre is not connected to Isabel Raad or her treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
I had silicone put in my breasts
What did Isabel Raad say about her breast implants?
In April 2016, KK.no reported that Raad, then 21 and already a familiar face from Paradise Hotel Norway, had been open on her own blog about her procedures: «I februar i fjor la hun inn silikon i brystene» ("In February last year she had silicone put into her breasts") — meaning, in an article published in April 2016, that the operation took place in February 2015.
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WhatsAppTwo years later, in an interview picked up by TV 2 in April 2018, Raad put a number on it herself: «Puppene betalte jeg 42.000 for» ("I paid 42,000 for the boobs"), speaking about a run of procedures she said she had hoped, at the time, would make her happier.
That is all this article relies on. Raad did not name a clinic, a surgeon or a specific implant type or technique in these statements, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains how breast augmentation is done and what recovery involves, it describes the operation in general, not her own treatment.
Why her openness matters
Raad was one of a wave of Scandinavian reality TV personalities who, through the 2010s, moved away from the old pattern of denying cosmetic work and simply started answering questions about it directly. Confirming a figure like 42,000 NOK, rather than a vague "maybe" or a flat denial, gave her followers an honest account instead of speculation.
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This article does not comment on her appearance or judge her choices; the point is simply that she chose to speak about it plainly rather than let rumours decide the story for her.
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How breast augmentation is done today
Modern breast augmentation places a silicone implant through a small incision, most often under the fold beneath the breast, around the areola, or through the armpit. The implant can sit above the chest muscle, below it, or in a "dual plane" position that combines both, depending on the patient's own tissue and the look they want. The operation is done under general anaesthesia and typically takes under two hours.
Submuscular
- Where the implant sits
- Under the chest muscle
- Typically chosen when
- Thin natural breast tissue, more natural slope at the top
Subglandular
- Where the implant sits
- Above the muscle, under the gland
- Typically chosen when
- Enough natural tissue to cover the implant, shorter recovery of movement
Dual plane
- Where the implant sits
- Partly under the muscle, partly under the gland
- Typically chosen when
- A mix of the two, decided by the surgeon on examination
Which placement and implant size fit best is decided at a consultation, after the surgeon examines the patient's own tissue, not from a celebrity's story.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Women consider breast augmentation for a range of reasons: a size they have always wanted, breast asymmetry, or volume lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight change.
- General health is checked first. The surgeon reviews chronic conditions, allergies, current medication and any previous breast surgery.
- A mammogram or breast ultrasound is typically required beforehand for women over a certain age, to rule out existing issues.
- Smoking is normally paused for several weeks before and after surgery, since it slows healing.
- Contraindications include pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection, uncontrolled chronic disease and untreated clotting disorders.
What recovery looks like
Most patients go home the same day or after one night, wearing a compression garment. The first one to two weeks bring swelling, tightness and some bruising, and lifting is kept light. By about three weeks the early swelling has usually gone down and scars start to form; heavier lifting and raising the arms above shoulder height are still avoided.
Around one month the breasts generally settle into a softer, more natural shape, and by four to six weeks most patients are back to the gym, swimming and normal activity, still in a compression garment. Some tightness and internal changes continue to resolve for around three months, and surgeons typically plan close to a year of follow-up visits before calling the result final.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, implants placed; one day in hospital.
- Days 1–14Swelling, tightness and some bruising; compression garment worn; lifting kept light.
- About week 3Early swelling eases and scars start to form; still no lifting over 3 kg or raising arms above shoulder.
- About 1 monthBreasts settle into a softer, more natural shape.
- 4–6 weeksFitness, swimming and normal activity resume; compression garment still worn.
- Around 3 monthsRemaining tightness and internal changes resolve; strength training can resume.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre offers breast augmentation and mammoplasty for international patients, with a free first consultation, available online, where the surgeon reviews the patient's measurements and goals and confirms the exact price before the contract is signed. The current price is a fixed $4,700, which covers the operation, anaesthesia and one day at the hospital, with a year of follow-up visits included. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Isabel Raad or her treatment. Her story is simply a widely reported example of a public figure who chose to speak openly about her breast implants.
Frequently asked questions
When did Isabel Raad have breast implants?
According to KK.no, writing in April 2016, she had them placed in February of the previous year — February 2015. She has not given a more exact date.
How much did Isabel Raad say the surgery cost?
In an interview with TV 2 in 2018 she said she paid 42,000 NOK for the implants. She did not name a clinic or surgeon.
Did Isabel Raad say which implant placement she chose?
No. She has only confirmed that she had silicone implants put in and what she paid; the method and placement were never specified, so this article does not guess at them.
What is dual-plane placement?
It is a way of positioning a breast implant partly under the chest muscle and partly under the gland, combining the benefits of both approaches. The surgeon chooses it, or another placement, after examining the patient.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
The price is fixed at $4,700, confirmed after a free consultation and covering the operation, anaesthesia, one day at the hospital and a year of follow-up visits.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
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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