Did Mihaela Rădulescu have breast augmentation? Yes, and she explained why

What did Mihaela Rădulescu say about her breast augmentation?

In March 2007, on her programme “Duminică în familie”, she told viewers: “I want to make a confession: the only cosmetic operation I have ever had was a breast augmentation, and I have felt wonderful since then; I'm glad I did it.” Speaking to Libertatea at the time, she added that she had never hidden it and did not regret anything: “In the meantime I gave birth and breastfed, so I haven't felt any problem because of the implant.”

In November 2015 she returned to the subject in a post quoted in full by Adevărul. She noted that her implants were not silicone but saline, and explained her reason: “Why did I get implants? Because I could, which I wish for you too, but above all because I always had a complex about my breasts — beautiful, but a little too small for my broad shoulders and sporty build. It is a personal choice, and I have always owned it.”

That is all we rely on here. Apart from the type of implant she mentioned herself, we do not guess at the details of her operation. Where the text below explains how augmentation works, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.

What her words tell us

Her 2015 post was mainly a reply to people who judge women for having implants. Her message was simple: a correctly done augmentation exists to correct a size that is too small, a breast that has dropped, or a breast lost after cancer, and the decision belongs to the woman herself. She advised women who feel that a particular correction could change their life not to be guided by other people's gossip.

She also talked about proportions rather than size alone — breasts that felt small next to broad shoulders. That is exactly how a good consultation approaches the question: the implant is chosen for the body, its width and the skin, not for a number. Her remark about breastfeeding describes her own experience; plans for pregnancy and breastfeeding are something every woman should discuss with the surgeon before the operation.

How breast augmentation is done today

Breast augmentation places an implant to add volume and improve shape. It 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, based on the chest width, the skin and the result the patient wants.

If the breast has dropped, an augmentation alone may not be enough, and a breast lift with or without implants is discussed. Implants usually last about 10–15 years before they need to be replaced, so a future operation should be part of the plan.

Who is a candidate and how to prepare

A good candidate is an adult in stable health who wants more volume or a better breast shape and has realistic expectations. Women who have recently given birth are advised to wait at least 6–12 months after the birth and after breastfeeding has ended.

Before surgery the clinic asks for 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 agreement with the doctor; oral contraceptives are usually paused at least a month before. The surgeon also explains the possible complications, including hematoma, seroma, infection, changes in nipple sensitivity, capsular contracture, asymmetry, wound separation and tissue necrosis.

What recovery looks like

Most patients describe moderate discomfort for the first three days, much less by days 5–7, and none by weeks 2–3. Non-physical work is possible after 7–14 days and walks after one to two weeks. Fitness and swimming come back after 4–6 weeks and strength training after three months. Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks. 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. The timeline below shows the usual stages.

1. Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours in theatre, then one day in hospital.
2. Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, controlled with prescribed painkillers; compression garment on.
3. Days 5–14Discomfort eases; non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days.
4. Weeks 4–6Swelling has largely settled; fitness and swimming return; compression garment comes off.
5. Month 3Strength training is allowed again.
6. Months 3–12Full recovery at 3–6 months; scars fade and sensitivity usually returns within a year.

Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre

City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation, breast lifts with and without implants, breast reduction and implant removal for international patients, and patients from Bucharest can start with an online consultation. The first consultation is free: the surgeon reviews your wishes and health, and the price is then fixed in the contract. Breast augmentation costs $4,700, and the price includes anaesthesia, the hospital stay and a year of follow-up with the plastic surgeon. A personal coordinator stays in touch from the first enquiry through recovery. More details are on the breast augmentation page.

To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Mihaela Rădulescu or her treatment. Her words are simply a well-known example of a woman who talked openly about the operation.

Frequently asked questions

Did Mihaela Rădulescu have breast augmentation?

Yes. She confirmed it live on her show in March 2007, telling viewers it was the only cosmetic operation she had ever had, and wrote about it again in a post in 2015.

Why did Mihaela Rădulescu get implants?

In her 2015 post she wrote that she had always had a complex about her breasts, which she felt were a little too small for her broad shoulders and sporty build, and that it was a personal choice she has always owned.

What kind of implants did Mihaela Rădulescu have?

She wrote that they were not silicone but saline implants. She did not describe other details, so we do not speculate.

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 with the plastic surgeon. The first consultation is free and the price is fixed in the contract.

Do breast implants last for life?

No. Implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement, so a future operation should be part of the plan from the start.