Lāsma Novika and her breast surgery – in her own words

In September 2025 the Latvian radio presenter and content creator Lāsma Novika, who works at Eiropas Hitu Radio and has a large following on TikTok and Instagram, talked openly about her breast surgery in an interview with the magazine Kas Jauns, published by Jauns.lv. She had already been showing her experience on social media, explaining that in Latvia there is very little information based on real people's experience, especially about breast operations.

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Lāsma Novika was firm that breast surgery is not a trend: “It is not some kind of trend; there is a deep and individual reason why a woman has this operation.” She also stressed that it is a serious procedure under general anaesthesia and that it was not a one-day decision: “If my breasts had not sagged and been smaller, I would not have signed up for such an operation.”

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Breast augmentation places an implant behind the breast tissue or the chest muscle to add volume and improve shape; when the breasts have sagged, it is combined with a lift that removes excess skin and raises the nipple. The operation is done under general anaesthesia, usually takes 1.5–3 hours, and the patient normally spends one day in hospital. The implant is chosen together with the surgeon.

A good candidate is an adult in stable health who wants more volume or a better breast shape and has realistic expectations. After weight loss it is best to wait until the weight is stable; after childbirth, surgeons recommend waiting at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended.

Most patients describe moderate discomfort for the first few days, controlled with painkillers. Work without physical exertion is possible after 7–14 days. For about three weeks, lifting more than 3 kg and raising the arms above shoulder level are avoided while the swelling goes down and the scars form. After about a month the breasts take on a more natural shape and softness. Fitness, swimming, the pool and the sea return after 4–6 weeks, and compression garments are worn for the same period.

City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation, breast lifts with and without implants, breast reduction and implant removal for international patients. The first consultation is free and can be held online; the price 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; the cost of a combined lift is set after the examination.