Breast augmentationLatvia5 min read
Did Liene Ušakova have breast surgery? Yes, and she said so herself
Liene Ušakova, who co-hosts the weekday morning show on the Latvian radio station Capital FM, talked openly in November 2022 about having had breast surgery and about why she is not bothered by other people's opinions of her choice. The words below are hers, where they were published, and what breast augmentation involves today for anyone who is thinking about it.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Liene Ušakova, co-host of Latvia's Capital FM morning show, spoke in Nov. 2022 about breast surgery.
- NRA.lv quoted her: several breast operations, likes how she looks now, with different beauty standards.
- She didn't name the exact year of each op, the implant size or the clinic where treated.
- Augmentation places an implant via a small incision, 1-2 hours under anaesthesia; office work, 1-2 weeks.
- At City Medical Centre, augmentation costs $4,700, general anaesthesia, one day inpatient, free consult.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
I really like how I look right now. I like what I see in the mirror. I’ve had several breast operations, and I understand that what seems normal to me might seem completely abnormal to most Latvians. I simply have different beauty standards.
What did Liene Ušakova say about her breast surgery?
In November 2022 the magazine Privātā Dzīve published an interview with Ušakova by journalist Gita Vīksne, under the headline “I like what I see in the mirror.” The Latvian outlet NRA.lv reported her words: “I really like how I look right now. I like what I see in the mirror. I’ve had several breast operations, and I understand that what seems normal to me might seem completely abnormal to most Latvians. I simply have different beauty standards.”
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WhatsAppThat is what this article relies on. Ušakova did not name the exact year of each operation, the implant size or the clinic where she was treated, and we do not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains breast augmentation in general, it is not a description of her own treatment.
Why her openness matters
Ušakova is a familiar voice to many Latvians who listen to her morning radio show, and she chose to talk about her breast surgery on her own terms rather than let other people describe it for her. She framed it plainly: she likes the result, and she accepts that her own sense of what looks normal does not have to match everyone else's.
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That is a useful way to think about the decision behind this operation in general. Breast augmentation does not aim to match a single idea of beauty; it changes volume and shape to something the patient herself finds comfortable to live with. Nothing in this article judges her appearance or anyone else's; the point is that she spoke about her own choice instead of staying silent about it.
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How breast augmentation is done today
A modern breast augmentation places a silicone implant through a small incision, most often along the lower fold of the breast or around the areola. The surgeon chooses where the implant sits and its shape based on the patient's own tissue, body frame and the look she wants. The operation itself usually takes one to two hours under general anaesthesia.
Submuscular placement (under the chest muscle)
- Best suited to
- Thin natural breast tissue
- What it affects
- A more gradual upper slope, less visible implant edge
Subglandular placement (over the muscle)
- Best suited to
- Enough natural tissue is already present
- What it affects
- Shorter recovery, precise control of shape
Round implants
- Best suited to
- Wanting fullness at the top of the breast
- What it affects
- A symmetrical, classic silhouette
Anatomical (teardrop) implants
- Best suited to
- Wanting a natural slope, fuller at the bottom
- What it affects
- Needs a precisely shaped pocket to keep the implant from rotating
Which combination fits is decided at a consultation with the surgeon, based on an examination, not on a celebrity's story.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Breast augmentation is usually considered by women who feel their breasts are too small for their frame, have lost volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, or have noticeable asymmetry between the two breasts.
- Share your full medical history, including any earlier breast procedures, so the surgeon can plan realistically.
- Mention chronic conditions and medication, including blood thinners, so these can be reviewed before a date is booked.
- Check contraindications: active infection, pregnancy and breastfeeding, uncontrolled diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease and blood clotting disorders.
What recovery looks like
The first week after surgery calls for rest, a supportive compression garment and avoiding any lifting. Swelling and tightness are expected and ease over the following two to three weeks. Most patients return to office-type work within one to two weeks, while exercise and heavier lifting wait for four to six weeks.
The breasts continue to settle into their final shape and position over three to six months, as swelling fully resolves and the implants find their position. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; one day in the inpatient unit under monitoring.
- Days 1–7Rest, a compression garment and no lifting.
- Weeks 2–3Swelling and tightness ease; most daily activities resume.
- Weeks 1–2Return to office-type work, as swelling allows.
- Weeks 4–6Exercise and heavier lifting can usually resume.
- Months 3–6The breasts settle into their final shape and position.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients, with a first consultation that is free and can be done online: the surgeon reviews photos and measurements, discusses implant placement and shape, and gives the final price, which is then fixed in the contract.
The current price for breast augmentation is $4,700, under general anaesthesia with one day in the inpatient unit; most patients return to office-type work in 7–14 days. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Liene Ušakova or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who chose to speak openly about the procedure.
Frequently asked questions
When did Liene Ušakova have breast surgery?
She spoke about it in a November 2022 interview with the magazine Privātā Dzīve, saying she has had several breast operations. She did not give the exact dates.
Which type of breast augmentation did she have?
She did not name the technique, implant type or size in the interview, so this article does not guess at it. Today's main choices are implant placement (submuscular or subglandular) and shape (round or anatomical).
Why did she decide to speak about it publicly?
She said she likes how she looks and understands that her own sense of what is normal may differ from what most people expect, adding that she simply has different beauty standards.
How long does recovery after breast augmentation take?
Most patients return to office-type work within one to two weeks. The breasts reach their final shape and position over three to six months as swelling fully resolves.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
The current price is $4,700, fixed after a free consultation and confirmed in the contract before the procedure.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- NRA.lv (citing Privātā Dzīve), 22 November 2022
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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