Breast augmentationFinland5 min read
Did Sara Forsberg have a breast augmentation? Yes, and she said so on YouTube
In January 2016 Finnish singer and YouTuber Sara Forsberg posted a video in which she said openly that she has breast implants, explained why and asked people to stop shaming women for their choices. Here is what she said, where it was published and what the operation involves today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- In January 2016 Sara Forsberg published a video titled My Boobs Are Fake and said she has breast implants, as MTV Uutiset reported.
- She said she had always been flat-chested and insecure about it, and saved money and did her research before booking a surgeon.
- Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia, usually takes 1.5–3 hours, and the patient normally spends one day in hospital.
- Non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days, and full recovery takes 3–6 months.
- At City Medical Centre breast augmentation costs $4,700, and the first consultation is free.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work7–14 days
- Stay in clinic1 day
- AnaesthesiaGeneral
- Fixed price$4,700
Profile
Sara Forsberg
- Country
- Finland
- Who
- YouTuber, singer and TV host
- Quote source
- Iltalehti, 24 January 2016
Sara Forsberg reveals she got breast implants: 'Now I'm happy in my body'
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What did Sara Forsberg say about her breast implants?
In January 2016 the Finnish singer, actress and YouTuber published a video titled “My Boobs Are Fake”. As reported by MTV Uutiset, she opened it without hesitation: “Hi everyone! My breasts are not real. I have breast implants.” According to MTV, she explained that the operation had been done long before her move to Los Angeles, that she had worked to save money for it, done her research and only then booked a surgeon.
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WhatsAppIltalehti quoted her reasons. She said she had always been flat-chested and insecure about it: “I remember putting padding in my bra until I was 17. I remember comparing myself to the other girls in class. I cried and prayed to get breasts. But it never happened.” At 17 she told her mother she wanted an augmentation, and her mother supported her. After consultations and background research the operation was done, and she said: “Now I feel much more feminine and more confident. And above all, I am happy in my own body.”
That is all we rely on here. Forsberg did not describe the implants or the technique, so this article does not guess at them. Where the text below explains how augmentation works, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.
Why her message goes beyond her own story
The most quoted part of her video is not about implants at all. She asked people to stop shaming women for what they do with their bodies: “We cannot know why someone wants plastic surgery. Behind it there can be years of depression, shame and being ridiculed, not just something superficial.”
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Her account also shows a careful process: saving money, consultations, research, and a family who knew. That is how a breast augmentation should be approached — as a considered adult decision made with a surgeon, not an impulse. Nothing in this article judges how anyone looks; the point is the decision itself.
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How breast augmentation is done today
Breast augmentation places an implant to add volume and improve the shape of the breast. 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, the skin and the result the patient wants.
Filling
- Options
- Silicone or saline
- What it affects
- How the implant feels and behaves
Shape
- Options
- Round or anatomical
- What it affects
- Fullness of the upper part of the breast
Surface
- Options
- Smooth or textured
- What it affects
- How the implant sits in the tissue
Size and profile
- Options
- Chosen with the surgeon
- What it affects
- Volume and projection in proportion to the body
Implants usually last about 10–15 years before they need to be replaced, so anyone planning an augmentation should expect that further surgery may be needed later in life.
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. After childbirth, surgeons recommend waiting 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 return 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.
How recovery after breast augmentation usually goes
- Day of surgeryGeneral anaesthesia, 1.5–3 hours in theatre, then one day in hospital.
- Days 1–3Moderate discomfort, controlled with prescribed painkillers; compression garment on.
- Days 5–14Discomfort eases; non-physical work is usually possible after 7–14 days.
- Weeks 4–6Swelling has largely settled; fitness and swimming return; compression garment comes off.
- Month 3Strength training is allowed again.
- 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. The first consultation is free and can be held online; 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. More details are on the breast augmentation page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Sara Forsberg or her treatment. Her words are simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about the operation.
Frequently asked questions
When did Sara Forsberg talk about her breast implants?
In January 2016, in a YouTube video titled “My Boobs Are Fake”, reported by MTV Uutiset and Iltalehti.
Why did she have the operation?
She said she had always been flat-chested and insecure about it, compared herself to other girls and at 17 told her mother she wanted an augmentation.
Is she happy with the result?
She told Iltalehti that she feels much more feminine and confident, and above all happy in her own body.
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 price is fixed in the contract after the free consultation.
Do breast implants last for life?
No. Implants usually last about 10–15 years before replacement, which is worth discussing honestly with the surgeon before the operation.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Iltalehti, 24 January 2016
- MTV Uutiset, 24 January 2016
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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