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Does Maeva Ghennam have breast implants? She confirmed it herself
In November 2023 the French reality TV star and influencer Maeva Ghennam, known from Les Marseillais, shared a video about writing her own will — and in doing so confirmed, in her own words, that she has breast implants. Here is exactly what she said, where it was published, and what breast augmentation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Maeva Ghennam confirmed in a 2023 will video that she has breast implants.
- She gave no date, clinic or surgeon — this article adds none of that.
- Modern breast augmentation uses round or anatomical implants, one operation.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation is a fixed $4,700, no hidden extras.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Before [burial], I want my breast implants, nails, eyelash extensions and hair extensions removed.
What did Maeva Ghennam say about her breast implants?
On 24 November 2023, Swiss outlet 20 minutes reported that Maeva Ghennam, the French reality TV personality best known from Les Marseillais, had posted a video explaining that she had already written her own will, wanting to be buried in Annaba, Algeria.
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WhatsAppDescribing exactly what she wants done to her body before burial, she said: «Avant, je veux qu'on me retire mes prothèses mammaires, mes ongles, mes extensions de cils, mes extensions de cheveux» ("Before [burial], I want my breast implants, nails, eyelash extensions and hair extensions removed").
That single sentence is the entire basis of this article: Maeva Ghennam did not say when she had the surgery, who performed it, or which technique was used, so none of that is guessed at here. Where the sections below describe how breast augmentation is performed and how recovery usually goes, they describe the operation in general, not her personal treatment.
Why her words matter
Maeva Ghennam did not set out to announce a cosmetic procedure; the admission came almost as an aside, inside a video about an entirely different subject — her own will. That she chose not to edit the line out, and spoke about her implants in the same breath as her nails and hair extensions, as simply one more thing attached to her body, reads as a matter-of-fact mention rather than a staged reveal.
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This article does not comment on her appearance or speculate about her reasons; it simply notes that she confirmed having implants in her own words.
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How breast augmentation is done today
Breast augmentation adds volume and corrects the shape of the breasts, almost always with an implant placed during a single operation under general anaesthesia. At the consultation, the surgeon examines breast tissue, skin elasticity and chest proportions, then helps the patient choose between the two main implant shapes:
Round implant
- Shape
- Symmetrical, round profile
- Typical result
- Fuller upper breast, more projection
Anatomical implant
- Shape
- Teardrop-shaped, natural slope
- Typical result
- A softer, more natural contour
Incisions are placed in discreet locations — under the breast fold, around the areola or in the armpit — and the implant is positioned under or over the chest muscle depending on anatomy.
Who is it for, and how to prepare
Patients consider breast augmentation for naturally small breast volume, asymmetry between the breasts, or volume lost after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss. In the one to two months before surgery, doctors generally advise balancing work and rest and avoiding stress; aspirin-containing medication, steroids and other hormonal drugs are stopped on the surgeon's instructions in the final one to two weeks, and hormonal contraceptives at least a month ahead.
Blood tests and other screening are done roughly a week before the operation.
What recovery looks like
The operation itself takes place under general anaesthesia, with one day in the clinic's inpatient unit for observation afterwards. Patients can typically go back to office work without physical exertion after 7 to 14 days.
By around three weeks the post-operative swelling has gone down and the scars have started to form, though lifting anything over 3 kg or raising the arms above shoulder level is still avoided. Within a month the breasts settle into a more natural shape and softness. Fitness, swimming, the pool and the sea become possible again after four to six weeks, which is also when compression garments usually come off. By three months, any remaining tightness or discomfort has usually resolved, the tissue around the implant has settled into a stable pocket, and strength training can resume.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; one day in the inpatient unit for observation.
- 7–14 daysReturn to office work without physical exertion.
- 3 weeksSwelling goes down, scars start forming; no lifting over 3 kg or raising arms above shoulder level.
- 1 monthBreasts settle into a more natural shape and softness.
- 4–6 weeksFitness, swimming, pool and sea possible again; compression garments come off.
- 3 monthsDiscomfort resolves, implant pocket stabilises, strength training resumes.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients at a fixed price of $4,700, with no hidden extra charges — a free first consultation, available online, comes before anything is booked, and the plan and price are then fixed in the contract. The fee covers the operation itself, the hospital stay and a full year of post-operative follow-up. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Maeva Ghennam or her treatment. Her story is simply a recent example of a public figure who confirmed, in her own words, that she has breast implants.
Frequently asked questions
Did Maeva Ghennam confirm she has breast implants?
Yes. In a November 2023 video about writing her will, reported by 20 minutes, she said she wants her breast implants removed before being buried, confirming she has them.
When did Maeva Ghennam have her breast augmentation?
She did not say. Her statement was about what she wants done to her body after death, not about the date of the surgery, so this article does not guess at a year.
Did she name a clinic or surgeon?
No. She mentioned the implants only in the context of her burial wishes and gave no further detail, which this article does not add.
How is breast augmentation performed today?
It is usually done in a single operation under general anaesthesia, using a round or anatomical implant placed through a discreet incision, chosen to match the patient's anatomy and goals.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
The price is fixed at $4,700 for international patients, confirmed after a free consultation and set in the contract before the operation is booked.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- 20 minutes (Suisse), 24 November 2023
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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