Ksenija Mijatović on her breast surgery: “I did it consciously”

What did Ksenija Mijatović say about her breast surgery?

The Serbian pop-folk singer Ksenija Mijatović is one of the few local stars who has listed, in her own words, what she changed. In a round-up of Serbian celebrities and cosmetic surgery published on 18 January 2011, Blic quoted her: “I am a 21st-century woman. I did it consciously, because it is simply impossible to fool people. I had a breast correction and I had my nose operated on. I enlarged my upper lip. That is all.”

She went on to explain her view: “A person should do all of that in order to feel good, to change everything that bothers them. It is nice to be beautiful.” Blic noted that she was one of the rare public figures who openly said what she had done.

That is all we rely on here. She called the breast operation a “correction” and did not give details of the method, the implants, the year or where it was done, so this article does not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains how breast surgery works and what recovery involves, it describes breast augmentation in general, not her treatment.

What her words mean for anyone considering surgery

Two phrases stand out. The first is “I did it consciously”: she presents the operation as a decision she made with open eyes, not an impulse. The second is her point that it is impossible to fool people. Instead of denying a change that others would notice anyway, she chose to name it, and in the same breath she named every procedure, not just one.

For someone thinking about an operation, that is a useful model of how to talk to a surgeon as well: say plainly what bothers you, what you want to change and why, and ask for an equally plain answer about what is realistic. Nothing in this article judges anyone's appearance; the point is the decision and how carefully it is made.

How breast augmentation is done today

Breast augmentation places an implant behind the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle to add or restore volume. It is done under general anaesthesia, usually takes 1.5–3 hours, and the patient normally spends one day in hospital. The main decisions about the implant are made together with the surgeon at the consultation:

Implants usually last about 10–15 years before they need replacing, so a further operation later in life should be expected. That is worth discussing openly at the very first consultation, together with where the scars will be and how the chosen size fits the patient's frame.

Who is a candidate and how to prepare

A good candidate is an adult in stable health with realistic expectations and a clear personal reason for the operation. After childbirth, surgeons recommend waiting at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended, so that the breasts have settled. Before surgery the clinic asks for 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 are usually paused at least a month before.

Like any operation, augmentation carries risks, and the surgeon explains them in advance: hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture, asymmetry, wound separation and tissue necrosis. A good consultation leaves time for questions and does not push anyone towards a decision.

What recovery looks like

Moderate discomfort is normal for the first one to three days and eases noticeably by days five to seven. Non-physical work is usually 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. A compression garment is worn for four to six weeks. Swelling settles in about a month, full recovery takes three to six months, scars fade over 6–12 months, and sensitivity usually returns within 3–12 months.

1. Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours in theatre, then one day in hospital.
2. Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, controlled with prescribed painkillers; compression garment on.
3. Days 5–14Discomfort eases; non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days.
4. Weeks 4–6Swelling has largely settled; fitness and swimming return; the compression garment comes off.
5. Month 3Strength training is allowed again.
6. Months 3–12Full recovery at 3–6 months; scars fade and sensitivity usually returns within a year.

Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for $4,700, breast lift with implants for $5,400, and also breast lift without implants and breast reduction. The price is all-inclusive: anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon. The first consultation is free and can be held online; the final cost is fixed in the contract. More details are on the breast augmentation page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Ksenija Mijatović or her treatment. Her words are quoted because she chose to speak about her decision publicly.

Frequently asked questions

What did Ksenija Mijatović say about her breasts?

Blic quoted her in 2011 saying she had a breast correction, a nose operation and an upper lip enhancement, and that she did it consciously.

Did she say which method or implants were used?

No. She called it a breast correction and gave no details of the method, implants, year or place, so we do not guess at them.

How long should you wait after pregnancy before breast augmentation?

Surgeons recommend waiting at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended, so the breasts have settled before surgery is planned.

How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?

Breast augmentation costs $4,700 and a breast lift with implants $5,400, including anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up. The final price is fixed in the contract.

Do breast implants last for life?

No. Implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement, so another operation later in life should be expected.