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Did Océane Dodin have a breast augmentation? Yes, she said so herself
In October 2025, the French tennis player Océane Dodin returned to the professional circuit after nearly a year away because of an inner-ear problem, and confirmed to RMC Sport that during that break she had also had a breast augmentation. Below is what she said, as reported by Le Figaro, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In October 2025, tennis player Océane Dodin told RMC Sport she had a breast augmentation.
- She said it was something she had wanted to do for a long time, done during an injury break.
- Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia and takes about 1.5–3 hours.
- Most patients return to desk work after 7–14 days and resume light training at 4–6 weeks.
- At City Medical Centre, breast augmentation has a fixed price of $4,700; first consult free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
It's something I'd wanted to do for a long time [...] I told myself: since I had to stop for six months anyway, I might as well do what I wanted. And yes, it's true that I must be the first to play with redone breasts — there has to be a first for everything.
What did Océane Dodin say about her breast augmentation?
The 28-year-old, a former world No. 46 now rebuilding her ranking after an enforced break, told RMC Sport about her decision as she returned to competition in Reims.
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WhatsAppLe Figaro quoted her explanation in full: «C'est quelque chose que j'avais envie de faire depuis longtemps.» (“It's something I'd wanted to do for a long time.”) She explained why she chose this particular moment: «Je me suis dit : quitte à m'arrêter six mois, autant faire ce dont j'ai envie. Mais oui, c'est vrai que je dois être la première à jouer avec les seins refaits, il faut bien une première à tout.» (“I told myself: since I had to stop for six months anyway, I might as well do what I wanted. And yes, it's true that I must be the first to play with redone breasts — there has to be a first for everything.”)
That is the whole of what we rely on here. Dodin did not name a surgeon, a clinic or an exact implant size in that interview, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains methods, timelines and prices, it describes breast augmentation in general, not her treatment.
Why her matter-of-fact tone stands out
Dodin's account is notable for how plainly she discussed the timing: she said she knew professional players typically need about two months away from competition after the procedure, so she used an injury break that was already going to last around six months rather than create a separate gap in her season. She also said directly that she expected people to talk about it, and answered the question before it was asked.
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That kind of planning is in fact close to how the operation is approached clinically: recovery time is a real factor in scheduling, and patients who play sport or do physical work are usually advised to build in a comparable pause before returning to full training.
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How breast augmentation works today
A breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes on average 1.5 to 3 hours. The surgeon places silicone implants either over or under the chest muscle, choosing the size, shape and placement together with the patient at the consultation stage.
- Anaesthesia
- General
- Typical duration
- 1.5–3 hours
- Hospital stay
- One day
- Return to desk work
- 7–14 days
- Return to full sport
- Around 6 weeks, longer for contact sport
The final implant size and placement are matched to the patient's own anatomy and goals at a consultation, not decided from a tennis player's story.
Who is a good candidate, and preparing for surgery
People consider a breast augmentation for many personal reasons: they feel their current volume doesn't match what they want, their body has changed after pregnancy or weight loss, or they simply want a different look. A consultation includes a physical exam, a discussion of size and placement, and standard pre-surgical blood work.
Contraindications include active infection, uncontrolled diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and anything that prevents safe general anaesthesia; the surgeon checks all of this before a date is booked.
What recovery looks like
After surgery, patients typically stay at the hospital for one day. Most people return to desk work without physical exertion after 7 to 14 days. Heavy lifting and raising the arms above shoulder level are avoided for about three weeks. By one month, swelling has usually gone down enough for the breasts to take on a natural shape and softness. For an athlete, a gradual return to light training usually starts around 4 to 6 weeks, with full-contact sport later still, which fits with the kind of multi-month break Dodin described.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia; implants placed; one day of observation.
- Days 7–14Return to desk work without physical exertion.
- About 3 weeksSwelling fades; no heavy lifting, no raising arms overhead.
- 1 monthBreasts take on a more natural shape as swelling fades.
- 4–6 weeksLight training can usually resume, with a compression garment.
- 3 monthsRemaining tightness usually resolves as tissue settles fully.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation for international patients under general anaesthesia, with a fixed price of $4,700 that covers the implants, the operation, the hospital stay and a year of post-operative follow-up visits. The first consultation is free and can be held online: the surgeon reviews photos, discusses size and placement, and confirms the price in the contract before the date is booked. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Océane Dodin or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of an athlete who spoke plainly about her own reasons for a breast augmentation.
Frequently asked questions
When did Océane Dodin have a breast augmentation?
She did not give an exact date. She said it happened during a break from competition of around six months caused by an inner-ear problem, and spoke about it when she returned to the circuit in October 2025.
Why did Océane Dodin say she chose this timing?
She said the procedure usually requires about two months away from competition, so she preferred to do it during an injury break that would last roughly six months anyway, rather than stop a second time during the season.
Where did she say this?
In an interview with RMC Sport, quoted by Le Figaro on October 6, 2025, when she returned to competition in Reims.
How long is the recovery after breast augmentation?
Most patients return to desk work after 7–14 days, avoid heavy lifting for about three weeks, and can usually resume light training at 4–6 weeks, with tissue fully settling by around three months.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
The price is fixed at $4,700, covering the implants, the surgery, one day in hospital and a year of follow-up visits. It is confirmed in the contract after a free consultation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Le Figaro, 6 October 2025
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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