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Did Nadja Benaissa have a breast augmentation? Yes, and she explained why herself
Nadja Benaissa, singer of the German pop group No Angels, spoke in September 2026 about a decision she made at the peak of her career: getting breast implants. She also talked about having them removed in February 2024 after years of problems. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what a breast augmentation involves for anyone weighing it up today.
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Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
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Nadja Benaissa
- Country
- Germany
- Who
- Singer, member of No Angels
- Quote source
- Promiflash, 25 September 2026
I had the breast implants put in for silly reasons, because I had a nice chest. But I let people talk me into complexes about it.
What did Nadja Benaissa say about her breast augmentation?
Nadja Benaissa explained on Instagram why she decided on the operation in the first place, as Promiflash reported: “I had the breast implants put in for silly reasons, because I had a nice chest. But I let people talk me into complexes about it.” She said motherhood, her career and personal problems had overwhelmed her at the time: “I thought I was a woman, but I was actually still a girl.”
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WhatsAppShe also spoke about having the implants removed in February 2024, after around 20 years of physical and emotional problems she linked to them. Describing the explant surgery to Sat.1, she said: “The whole implant had dissolved and had spread through my entire breast like a growth of moss.” She added, about life afterwards: “I am so glad that this stuff is out of my body.”
That is all this article relies on. Nadja Benaissa did not name the surgeon, the clinic or the implant type for either operation, so we do not guess at any of them. Where the text below explains methods and recovery, it describes breast augmentation in general, not her treatment, and the removal is mentioned only because she spoke about both herself.
Why her story matters
What stands out in her account is the honesty about the reason: not a personal wish born from confidence, but pressure and self-doubt that built up around her. She also described real complications years later, which she attributes to her body not tolerating the implant material.
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Her story does not mean breast augmentation is unsafe for everyone; it means that, like any operation, it carries risks that should be discussed openly with a surgeon beforehand, and that a decision made under pressure is worth examining carefully.
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How breast augmentation is done today
A breast augmentation adds volume and corrects shape with implants, chosen together with the surgeon based on chest width, skin quality and the result wanted. Two implant shapes are in common use:
- Round implants give an even volume and a fuller upper part of the breast.
- Anatomical (teardrop) implants give a smoother, more natural slope.
Main goal
- Round implant
- Pronounced volume and fullness
- Anatomical implant
- The most natural contour
Shape
- Round implant
- Symmetrical, round
- Anatomical implant
- Teardrop
Anaesthesia and stay at City Medical Centre
- Round implant
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
- Anatomical implant
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Modern silicone implants are tested for durability, and a surgeon discusses expected lifespan and follow-up checks before surgery, exactly the kind of conversation that can catch a problem early. Which implant suits a particular body is decided at the consultation, not from someone else’s story.
Who is a candidate, and how to prepare
Typical reasons include low breast volume, a feeling that the body is out of proportion, or asymmetry — not outside pressure or criticism. The patient must be an adult and in stable health. Contraindications include active infection, pregnancy and breastfeeding, severe heart or lung disease, blood clotting disorders and anything that rules out safe general anaesthesia.
- Discuss implant monitoring in advance: regular check-ups help catch rare problems, such as a ruptured implant, early.
- Tell the surgeon about all medicines you take, including hormonal medicines, which may need to be paused before surgery.
- Take time to decide, free of outside pressure, since this is a long-term decision about your own body.
What recovery looks like
After the operation the patient stays in the clinic for a day under general anaesthesia. Moderate discomfort in the first days is normal and is relieved with painkillers. Most people return to work without physical strain after 7–14 days. For three weeks there is no lifting over 3 kg and no raising the arms above shoulder level.
Compression garments are worn for 4–6 weeks, and strength training usually resumes after about three months. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; one day in the inpatient ward under round-the-clock care.
- Days 1–7Moderate discomfort, relieved with painkillers; it eases clearly by day 5–7.
- Days 7–14Return to work without physical exertion.
- 3 weeksSwelling goes down; no lifting over 3 kg and no raising arms above shoulder level.
- 4–6 weeksCompression garments come off; swimming and fitness are usually possible.
- 3 monthsThe tissue has settled around the implant; strength training can resume.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients under general anaesthesia, with a year of scheduled check-ups included to monitor the result. The first consultation with the plastic surgeon is free and can start online: the surgeon discusses size and shape and confirms the price in the contract before a date is booked.
The price is $4,700 and includes the consultation, anaesthesia, the inpatient stay and check-ups for a full year. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Nadja Benaissa or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who spoke openly, years later, about both having the operation and having it reversed.
Frequently asked questions
When did Nadja Benaissa have her breast augmentation?
She said it was at the peak of her singing career, without giving an exact year. She had the implants removed in February 2024, after around 20 years of problems she linked to them.
Why did Nadja Benaissa decide on the operation?
She said she did it for what she now calls silly reasons, after letting people talk her into complexes about her chest, at a time when motherhood, her career and personal problems overwhelmed her.
Why did she have the implants removed?
She described years of pain, swollen joints and low mood that she linked to the implants; during the 2024 removal surgeons found that the implant material had broken down inside her breast tissue.
Does Nadja Benaissa's story mean breast implants are unsafe?
No single story proves that. It shows that, like any operation, breast augmentation carries risks that are worth discussing openly with a surgeon, including regular follow-up checks.
How much does a breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
The price is $4,700. It includes anaesthesia, the inpatient stay and a year of check-ups with the surgeon, fixed in the contract after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Promiflash (citing Instagram, SAT.1 and RTL), 25 September 2026
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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