Breast augmentationUnited Kingdom4 min read
Olivia Attwood: “The giant boobies are no more”
Love Island star and TV presenter Olivia Attwood did not wait to be asked before telling her followers what had happened. The morning after surgery, still in her hospital bed, she posted the news herself, in her own words, with her usual humour intact. Here is exactly what she said, and what breast implant removal and augmentation involve for anyone weighing up either decision.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Olivia Attwood announced her breast implant removal from her hospital bed.
- She joked her “giant boobies are no more” the morning after surgery.
- She has not stated the exact date of her original augmentation.
- At City Medical Centre, augmentation is a fixed $4,700; implant removal is $3,300.
- City Medical Centre has no connection with Olivia Attwood or her treatment.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
She's awake hunnies. And the giant boobies are no more.
What did Olivia Attwood say about her breast implants?
Olivia Attwood took to Instagram to reveal she had had her breast implants removed, posting a picture from her hospital bed the morning after the operation. As OK! Magazine reported, she wrote: “She's awake hunnies. And the giant boobies are no more.” She added that she would share more details once she was properly back on her feet.
That post is everything this article relies on. Olivia Attwood had entered Love Island with implants she had already had fitted, and in this 2019 post she described the removal itself, but she has not given a public account of exactly when her original augmentation took place or which technique was used, and we do not guess at either.
Why saying it herself matters
Attwood chose to announce the result in her own words, from her hospital bed, rather than letting fans speculate from photos. Treating implant removal as a normal update rather than something to be hidden or explained away is, in itself, useful information for anyone who assumes a changed appearance always has to stay unexplained.
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How breast implant removal and augmentation are done today
Augmentation places an implant to add volume and shape; removal takes it out, with or without a lift to address any loose skin left behind. Both are performed under general anaesthesia.
Augmentation
- What it changes
- Implant placed to increase volume and shape
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Implant removal
- What it changes
- Implant taken out; breast tissue returns closer to its natural shape
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Removal with lift (mastopexy)
- What it changes
- Implant removed and excess skin addressed for a firmer contour
- Anaesthesia and stay
- General anaesthesia, 1 day
Who it suits, and how to prepare
Removal suits anyone who, like Olivia Attwood, decides their implants no longer fit what they want from their body, whatever the reason. Augmentation suits women in good general health who want more volume or symmetry. Preparation for either includes:
- blood tests, a coagulation panel, infection screening, an ECG and a chest X-ray;
- a breast ultrasound before surgery;
- stopping aspirin-type medication, steroids and hormonal contraceptives at least a month beforehand, with the doctor's guidance;
- arranging time off, since physical exertion is paused for several weeks.
Recovery after breast surgery
Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days. Swelling usually settles and scars begin to form within about three weeks, during which lifting over 3kg and raising the arms above shoulder height are avoided.
Compression garments are typically worn for four to six weeks, after which fitness and swimming are allowed, and most discomfort has resolved by three months, when strength training can resume.
How recovery after breast surgery usually goes
- Day of surgeryOperation under general anaesthesia; one day at the clinic.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, managed with painkillers; no lifting or raising the arms above shoulder level.
- 7–14 daysReturn to non-physical work.
- 3 weeksSwelling disappears and scars begin to form.
- 4–6 weeksCompression garments come off; fitness, swimming and pool allowed.
- 3 monthsDiscomfort fully resolves; strength training can resume.
Breast augmentation at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs breast augmentation under general anaesthesia with a one-day hospital stay, at a fixed price of $4,700. Implant removal, without a new implant, is priced separately at $3,300. The first consultation with the surgeon is free and can take place online, and the cost agreed after the assessment is fixed in the contract. More information is on the breast augmentation page.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Breast Augmentation in Ibadan, Breast Augmentation for Patients from Winnipeg and Breast Surgery with Implants in Kampala.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Olivia Attwood and her treatment. We tell her story because she chose to share it herself, publicly, straight from her hospital bed.
Frequently asked questions
What did Olivia Attwood say about her breast implants?
The morning after surgery, she posted from her hospital bed: “She's awake hunnies. And the giant boobies are no more,” confirming her implants had been removed.
When did Olivia Attwood have her implants removed?
The post was reported by OK! Magazine in May 2019. She did not state the exact date of her original augmentation.
Can breast implants simply be removed without replacing them?
Yes. Implant removal is a standard operation performed under general anaesthesia with a short hospital stay, sometimes combined with a lift if there is excess skin.
How much does breast augmentation cost at City Medical Centre?
Breast augmentation has a fixed price of $4,700, and implant removal alone is $3,300. The first consultation is free.
How long is recovery after breast implant surgery?
Most patients return to non-physical work after 7–14 days, with swelling settling by three weeks and full comfort returning by around three months.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- OK! Magazine, 15 May 2019
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