Tóth Gabi and her breast augmentation: what she said herself

What did Tóth Gabi say about her breast augmentation?

Her own explanation was given on RTL Klub's magazine programme Fókusz and retold by Femina in a 2023 overview of Hungarian stars who have spoken openly about cosmetic surgery. According to that report, after her weight loss in 2010 she was still not fully happy with her figure, and in 2012 she had her breasts enlarged. In Fókusz she said that she believes in a natural look and had previously been against such operations, which many people use to distort themselves. She did it, she explained, to feel like a woman, because during the weight loss she had also lost a lot from her breasts.

Velvet repeated the same facts in 2026: the singer had her breasts enlarged back in 2012 after a significant weight loss.

That is all we rely on here. She did not describe the implants, the technique or the surgeon in what was reported, so we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains how augmentation works, it describes the operation in general, not her treatment.

Why her reasoning is worth hearing

The most useful part of her answer is the context. She did not present the operation as a fashion choice; she linked it to a very common experience after large weight loss. When a lot of fat is lost, the breasts often lose volume too, and the skin does not always adapt. Exercise and diet change the body, but they cannot rebuild breast volume.

She also said honestly that she had once been against such procedures. Changing one's mind after a real change in the body is a normal part of a considered decision. Nothing in this article judges how anyone looks; the point is how the decision was made.

How breast augmentation is done today

Breast augmentation places an implant behind the breast tissue or the chest muscle 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.

After major weight loss the surgeon also looks at the skin and the position of the breast. 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. After weight loss it is sensible to wait until the weight has been stable for some time, so that the result is not changed by further loss. Women who plan pregnancy are advised to think about timing: 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 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. 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. 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 Tóth Gabi or her treatment. Her words are simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly about the operation.

Frequently asked questions

When did Tóth Gabi have breast augmentation?

According to Femina and Velvet, she had it in 2012, two years after losing a lot of weight in 2010.

Why did Tóth Gabi decide on the operation?

On RTL Klub's Fókusz she said she had lost a lot of breast volume during her weight loss and wanted to feel like a woman. She added that she believes in a natural look and had earlier been against such operations.

Can breast volume come back after weight loss without surgery?

Exercise can change the chest muscles, but it cannot rebuild breast tissue lost with fat. That is why volume is usually restored with implants or, when the breast has dropped, with a lift.

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.