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Did Maddy Burciaga have breast augmentation? Yes, and she explained why herself
In November 2024 the French reality TV personality and influencer Maddy Burciaga, known from Les Anges and Les Marseillais, answered her followers' questions in an Instagram story and explained why she had breast augmentation in 2011. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In November 2024 Maddy Burciaga explained in an Instagram story, reported by Télé 2 Semaines, that she had breast augmentation in 2011.
- She said she was barely 18, had almost no breasts because of her body type, and that it was a real complex for her.
- Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia, takes 1.5–3 hours and is followed by one day in hospital.
- Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days; sport and swimming come back after 4–6 weeks.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation has a fixed price of $4,700, and the consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Profile
Maddy Burciaga
- Country
- France
- Who
- French reality TV personality and influencer
- Year of operation
- 2011
- Quote source
- Télé 2 Semaines, 17 November 2024
My body type means I have no chest. I was very flat and it was really a complex. I had the operation in 2011, I was barely 18. I really had no breasts.
What did Maddy Burciaga say about her breast augmentation?
Her Instagram story was reported by Télé 2 Semaines. She said: “My body type means I have no chest. I was very flat and it was really a complex. I had the operation in 2011, I was barely 18. I really had no breasts.”
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WhatsAppShe added that this was confirmed during her pregnancy, when her breasts did not change at all. In the same story, thirteen years after the first operation, she said she was preparing to have her implants changed.
That is all we rely on here. Maddy Burciaga did not describe the implant type, size or surgical technique in the statement as reported, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains options and timelines, it describes breast augmentation in general, not her operation.
What her words say about the decision
Her explanation is simple and personal: she describes a body type with very little breast tissue and a long-standing complex, not a passing trend. That is one of the most common reasons women consider augmentation. She also spoke openly about the next step many patients eventually face. Breast implants are not lifetime devices: they usually last about 10–15 years before replacement is considered, so a conversation about the long term belongs in the very first consultation.
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Her age at the time is also worth noting. She was an adult, and age under 18 is a contraindication. A careful surgeon looks at more than age: stable weight, general health and realistic expectations matter just as much.
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How breast augmentation is done today
Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes on average 1.5 to 3 hours, followed by one day in hospital. Implants are chosen together with the surgeon:
- Filling — silicone or saline.
- Shape — round or anatomical (teardrop).
- Surface — smooth or textured; size and profile are matched to the chest and body proportions.
Shape
- Round implants
- Symmetrical, more volume in the upper part
- Anatomical implants
- Teardrop, more volume in the lower part
Typical aim
- Round implants
- Noticeable fullness
- Anatomical implants
- A more natural slope
Anaesthesia
- Round implants
- General
- Anatomical implants
- General
Hospital stay
- Round implants
- One day
- Anatomical implants
- One day
Price at City Medical Centre
- Round implants
- $4,700
- Anatomical implants
- $4,700
Who it suits, and how to prepare
Augmentation is considered for a small breast size, asymmetry, or loss of volume after pregnancy or weight loss. After childbirth it is advisable to wait at least 6–12 months after birth and after breastfeeding ends. Before surgery patients have 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 advance (oral contraceptives at least a month before), always with the doctor's approval.
Recovery
Moderate discomfort is usual on days 1–3 and eases a lot by days 5–7. Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks; swimming and fitness come back after 4–6 weeks and strength training after three months. Swelling settles in about a month, scars fade over 6–12 months and full recovery takes 3–6 months.
Possible complications include hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture and asymmetry, which is why follow-up matters. The timeline further down shows the usual stages.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours of surgery, then one day in hospital.
- Days 1–7Moderate discomfort for the first three days, much less by days 5–7.
- Days 7–14Return to work without physical exertion.
- About 1 monthSwelling subsides and the breasts take on a natural shape and softness.
- Weeks 4–6Compression garments come off; fitness, swimming and the sea are allowed.
- 3 monthsDiscomfort is gone; strength training is possible.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients at a fixed price of $4,700, which includes 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 plan is confirmed after an examination and fixed in the contract. More details are on the breast augmentation page. You can also send your questions on Telegram.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Maddy Burciaga or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
When did Maddy Burciaga have breast augmentation?
She said she had the operation in 2011, when she was barely 18. She talked about it in an Instagram story in November 2024, reported by Télé 2 Semaines.
Why did she decide to have it?
She said her body type meant she had almost no breasts, that she was very flat and that it was a real complex for her.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement is considered. Your surgeon will explain the long-term plan at the consultation.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation has a fixed price of $4,700, including anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up by the plastic surgeon.
When can I go back to work?
Most patients return to work without physical exertion after 7–14 days; sport and swimming come back after 4–6 weeks.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Télé 2 Semaines, 17 November 2024
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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