Breast augmentationDenmark5 min read
Linse Kessler and her breast operations: what she said herself
Few Danish TV personalities are as open about cosmetic surgery as Linse Kessler, the matriarch of the reality series “Familien fra Bryggen”. In 2017 she told SE og HØR that she has had six or seven sets of breasts. Below is exactly what she said, and what breast augmentation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In September 2017 Linse Kessler told SE og HØR that she had had six or seven sets of breasts, the first at the age of 24.
- She said she had also had facelifts a few times, and by her own calculation had spent 650,000 Danish kroner on her appearance.
- Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia, usually takes 1.5–3 hours and is followed by one day in hospital.
- Non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days, and full recovery takes 3–6 months.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation costs $4,700, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Profile
Linse Kessler
- Country
- Denmark
- Who
- TV personality, model and author
- Year of operation
- 1991
- Quote source
- SE og HØR, 6 September 2017
Linse first had her breasts done at 24 ... 'I've had six or seven sets of breasts done.'
What did Linse Kessler say about her breast operations?
At a press event for a new season of “Familien fra Bryggen” in September 2017, Kessler told SE og HØR how much she had spent on her appearance: by her own calculation, 650,000 Danish kroner. Asked what the money had gone on, she said: “I have had facelifts a few times. I have had six or seven sets of breasts.”
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WhatsAppAccording to the same interview, she had her breasts done for the first time at the age of 24, and her first operation dates back to 1991. She added about the total: “I have actually never gone around calculating how much money I have spent. But I have just sat down and worked it out.”
That is all we rely on here. Kessler did not describe the implants, the techniques or the reasons for each new operation in that interview, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains breast augmentation and recovery, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
What “six or seven sets” tells patients
Kessler's phrase is a reminder of something surgeons explain at every consultation: breast implants are not a once-in-a-lifetime device. They typically last around 10–15 years before replacement is discussed, and some women also decide to change size or shape along the way.
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Anyone considering augmentation should plan for follow-up and possible future surgery, both medically and financially.
Her openness about the cost makes the same point. Breast surgery is a real operation with anaesthesia, a hospital stay and months of recovery, and the decision deserves the same care as any other medical choice.
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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. Implants are chosen together with the surgeon: silicone or saline, round or anatomical, smooth or textured, with the size and profile matched to the body and the desired result. When the breasts have also lost firmness, a lift may be combined with implants.
Breast augmentation
- What it does
- Increases volume with implants
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Breast lift with implants
- What it does
- Lifts the breast and adds volume
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $5,400
Breast lift without implants
- What it does
- Restores position and shape
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Breast reduction
- What it does
- Reduces volume and weight
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $4,700
Implant removal
- What it does
- Removes existing implants
- Price at City Medical Centre
- $3,300
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Augmentation is chosen for different reasons: small breasts, asymmetry, or volume lost after pregnancy and breastfeeding. After childbirth, the recommendation is to wait at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding ends. Before surgery:
- blood tests, a clotting test and infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and a breast ultrasound;
- stopping aspirin-type drugs, steroids and hormonal medication, including oral contraceptives at least a month before — only in agreement with the doctor;
- an honest discussion of expectations, implant type and size, and possible complications such as hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture and asymmetry.
What recovery looks like
Moderate discomfort is normal for the first 1–3 days and eases a lot by day 5–7. Non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days and walks after 1–2 weeks. A compression garment is worn for 4–6 weeks; fitness and swimming return after 4–6 weeks and strength training after three months.
Swelling settles in about a month, full recovery takes 3–6 months, scars fade over 6–12 months and sensitivity usually returns within 3–12 months.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours of surgery, one night in hospital.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, eased with prescribed pain relief.
- Days 7–14Return to non-physical work; short walks.
- Weeks 4–6Compression garment comes off; fitness and swimming resume.
- Month 3Strength training is allowed again.
- Months 3–6Full recovery; scars keep fading for up to a year.
Breast surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation, lifts with and without implants, reductions and implant removal. The first consultation is free and can start online; the final cost is set after an in-person examination and fixed in the contract. Breast augmentation costs $4,700 and includes anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon. A personal coordinator guides patients from the first enquiry to recovery. More details are on the breast surgery page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Linse Kessler or her treatment. Her words are quoted here because she chose to talk about her operations publicly.
Frequently asked questions
How many breast operations has Linse Kessler had?
In her 2017 interview with SE og HØR she said she had had “six or seven sets of breasts”. She did not list dates or details for each one.
When did Linse Kessler first have breast surgery?
According to the same SE og HØR interview, she had her breasts done for the first time at 24, and her first operation was in 1991.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants usually last around 10–15 years before replacement is discussed. Regular check-ups help decide when that is needed.
How long is recovery after breast augmentation?
Most people return to non-physical work after 7–14 days, resume fitness and swimming after 4–6 weeks and strength training after three months. Full recovery takes 3–6 months.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation costs $4,700, including anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up. A lift with implants costs $5,400.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- SE og HØR, 6 September 2017
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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