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Breast Enlargement Surgery in Munster

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$4,700

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Breast augmentation (breast implants) in Munster: price and key facts

Breast augmentation for patients from Munster at City Medical Centre starts at €4,200 (from $4,700). The first online consultation is free; the doctor names the final price and it is fixed in the contract.

Price
€4,200 (from $4,700)
Performed by
Dmitry S. Kuznetsov, plastic surgeon
Anesthesia
general
Stay
one day at the clinic
Recovery
back to work after 7–14 days
How it works
Send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram, get a free doctor assessment and the price, then confirm the plan and dates before anything is booked.

How it works · Breast augmentation prices

Information current as of 24 October 2026

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Results

Mammoplasty outcomes
shown by our patients

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Method: implants

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Mammoplasty

Method: implants

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Method: implants

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Comparison

Mammoplasty methods

There are two main ways we correct the breasts: augmentation and reduction. Compare their goal, how precise the correction is and who they suit, and choose your method with confidence.

Breast augmentation

Size and shape correction with implants

Breast augmentation diagram: initial shape, implant placement and result

Discounted price

$4,700 $5,900

Main goal
More volume, shape correction
Who it is for
Low volume, asymmetry
Type of anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1 day

Breast reduction

Breast size correction: reducing the volume and weight of the breasts

Breast reduction diagram: initial volume, removal of excess tissue and result

Discounted price

$4,700 $5,900

Main goal
Less volume, better proportions
Who it is for
Large volume, physical discomfort
Type of anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, 1–2 days

The surgeon examines the shape and proportions of your breasts at the consultation, discusses your goals and picks the mammoplasty option that fits you best.

The consultation is free, before surgery and with no commitment.

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Comparison

Round and anatomical implants

Round and anatomical implants are the two main types we work with. Each adds volume and corrects the shape, but the form and the final look differ.

Round implant

A fuller upper pole with even volume

Breast augmentation with a round implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
Pronounced volume and fullness
Shape
Symmetrical round shape
How the result looks
A fuller upper breast

Anatomical implant

A natural slope with a soft, teardrop-like shape

Breast augmentation with an anatomical teardrop implant: initial shape, implant and result
Main goal
The most natural contour
Shape
Teardrop shape
How the result looks
A smooth natural slope

The surgeon will help you choose the implant shape and volume.

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Inside mammoplasty: insights from experts and patients

Our clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Comfortable rooms, modern equipment and care for each person

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Reach us in the way you prefer

We answer your questions and pick a convenient consultation time

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Mammoplasty is not for everyone

When surgery is not needed, the doctor tells you honestly at the consultation — and you avoid spending money on an unnecessary operation.

Suitable

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  • Insufficient breast volume
  • Asymmetry of breast shape or size
  • Sagging breasts
  • Loss of volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Change of breast shape after weight loss
  • Excessively large breasts
  • Back and neck pain from heavy breasts
  • Congenital features of breast shape
  • Correction needed after a previous surgery

Not suitable

Suitable
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Acute infectious diseases
  • Inflammation or damaged skin in the surgical area
  • Decompensated chronic diseases
  • Age under 18
  • Uncorrected blood clotting disorders
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Malignant breast tumours before treatment is complete

Unsure whether surgery suits your case?

Write to us: your coordinator will request photos in a messenger, and the surgeon will review them and tell you whether mammoplasty suits you.

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Prices

You know the price
before the procedure

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Discounted price

Breast augmentation

Size and shape correction with implants

A plastic surgeon during breast augmentation surgery

$4,700$5,900

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Discounted price

Breast reduction

Reducing the volume and weight of the breasts

Surgeons during breast reduction surgery

$4,700$5,900

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Breast reconstruction

Breast restoration after mastectomy

Surgeons during breast reconstruction

Price on request

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Breast lift without implants$5,900$4,700
  • Breast lift with implants$6,600$5,400
  • Implant removal$4,400$3,300
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Find out your mammoplasty plan and price

Your surgeon examines the anatomy and proportions of your breasts, discusses your wishes and recommends the right way to correct them.
The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

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Breast augmentation with implants

all inclusive

What $4,700 includes

From your pre-surgery preparation
to follow-up support for 12 months.

  • Consultation and result modelling
  • A highly experienced medical team
  • Combined inhalation anaesthesia
  • Stay in comfortable wards and meals
  • Dressings and check-ups for a full year
  • 24/7 monitoring by medical staff

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Step by step

One day at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

A personal correction plan, inpatient observation and a year of recovery monitoring.

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Modelling and consultation

The surgeon examines your figure, discusses your wishes and selects the best volume, shape and correction method.

Taking breast measurements before surgery2

Choosing and booking a date

A surgery date is booked in your name: pay the deposit by card at the clinic or by online bank transfer. The terms are recorded in the contract for medical services

A blood sample for tests before mammoplasty3

Tests before surgery

A complete pre-operative check-up comes first: blood tests, an ECG and the other examinations prescribed by your doctor.

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Surgery

Your surgeon carries out the mammoplasty following your personal plan, under general anaesthesia and with constant monitoring of your condition.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

Following surgery, you recover in a comfortable inpatient ward of the clinic with the medical team looking after you until discharge.

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Recovery

A recovery programme is prescribed after surgery. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months follow your recovery, and for a year after surgery you consult your surgeon for free.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step together with you.

Recovery
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Recovery

Getting ready for breast surgery

  • 1–2 months in advance

    Ahead of surgery, take a few simple steps: balance work and rest, get more sleep, steer clear of stress, anxiety and strong emotions, and cut back on physical activity.

    At least one month before the procedure, oral hormonal contraceptives should be stopped

  • 1–2 weeks ahead

    Stop using drugs with aspirin, steroids and hormonal medications prescribed for chronic conditions before surgery

    Get your tests a week ahead of surgery

Recovery after breast surgery

  • 3 weeks

    Swelling from surgery fades after 3 weeks

  • 3 weeks

    Scars take shape within 3 weeks

  • 3 weeks

    No strenuous activity (lifting over 3 kg)

  • 3 weeks

    Avoid raising arms above shoulder level — 3 weeks

  • 1–1.5 months

    Compression garments are worn for 1–1.5 months as part of recovery after correction

  • In 40 days

    No intense gym sessions for up to 40 days and no overly vigorous aerobics; light cardio is possible after one month. Watch what and how you eat.

  • 3 months

    Within 3 months, discomfort disappears

  • 3 months

    Stay away from baths and saunas for up to three months; no physiotherapy

  • up to 3 months

    It takes up to 3 months for inflammatory tissue changes to resolve and for a “pocket” to form around the implant

Doctors

Surgeons you can trust

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov, plastic surgeon

Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

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7 years of experience

Plastic surgeon

Plastic surgery residency completed at the Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery. Works in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and body.

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An experienced plastic surgeon focused on the beauty and health of every patient

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Advantages

Why patients choose us

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Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we go through your wishes and model the planned changes. The surgeon explains what surgery can do, so you know exactly what result we are aiming for.

Breast implants and a sports bra after surgery

We are by your side for a full year after surgery

During the year after surgery the surgeon keeps track of your recovery and breast shape. The price already covers check-ups and dressings.

A compression garment after breast surgery

A shape that suits you

We select the shape, volume and correction method according to your anatomy and goals; for augmentation, implant size and profile are chosen just for you.

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We fit around your plans

We value your time: open 24/7, easy to book, with a personal approach that adapts to your pace.

Taking breast measurements

Fixed prices

The surgeon sets the extent of correction after the consultation, and you get a transparent price for the operation, without unexpected costs.

A comfortable inpatient ward after surgery

Care around the clock after surgery

Recovery begins in a comfortable inpatient ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

Questions patients often ask
before scheduling

Breast Augmentation (breast implants) in Munster: price and what is included

Prices are in US dollars; the amount in brackets is an approximate conversion to EUR at the rate of 02.10.2026. The final price is fixed in your contract.

How much does breast augmentation in Munster cost?

Prices start from $4,700 (≈ €4,200). The surgeon sets the final price at the free consultation, and it is fixed in the contract, with no hidden extras.

What is included in the price?

The surgical team's work, anaesthesia, the inpatient stay with meals, dressings and follow-up visits for twelve months.

How do I get my exact price?

Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram using the buttons below. A coordinator will answer your questions and book a free consultation where the doctor names the exact price.

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Breast augmentation in Munster: from consultation to result

Breast augmentation is a mammoplasty in which implants add volume and correct the shape of the breasts. For patients from Munster, the surgeon helps choose the implant material, shape, surface, size and profile to match individual anatomy. Silicone implants give the most natural look, and both round and anatomical teardrop shapes are available. The procedure suits women who want fuller breasts or a better contour.

Here is the route in brief. Consultation and choice of implants. Lab tests and instrumental examinations. Surgery lasting on average 1.5 to 3 hours. One day under round-the-clock observation. Then a recovery program with swelling control and compression garments, plus check-ups at one week, three months and half a year. Women in Munster follow this same sequence.

If you are comparing breast augmentation prices in Munster, check what each offer includes. Here the all-inclusive rate from $4,700 (≈ €4,200) already covers anaesthesia, the clinic stay, meals, dressings and a year of check-ups with the plastic surgeon. Apply before the end of the year and your consultation is at the clinic's expense. Fill in the form or message the coordinator.

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Patient reviews

What patients write after this operation. Reviews are translated from the original language.

Anna Smirnova

I went to Dmitry Sergeyevich for breast augmentation with implants. At the consultation everything was explained in detail, and together we chose the best size. The operation under combined anaesthesia took 2 hours, and I was discharged home the next day. The swelling went down in about a month, and my breasts look very natural. The year of follow-up care is a real lifesaver: you can always ask a question and get an answer. Thank you to the clinic!

Breast augmentation

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Ekaterina Morozova

After two births I decided on a breast lift without implants. I chose Dmitry Sergeyevich and have no regrets. The result exceeded all my expectations: my breasts are lifted and the shape is youthful and firm. The incisions are minimal and almost invisible. I spent one day in the hospital, and the room was very comfortable. I recommend him!

Breast lift

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Olga Kuznetsova

I had a combined operation, a breast lift with augmentation, with Dmitry Sergeyevich. At the consultation it was immediately clear that I was in the right place. Everything is included in the price, with no hidden charges. After a month my breasts already feel soft and natural. Personal follow-up after the operation is very valuable.

Breast lift with implants

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Maria Lebedeva

Breast augmentation from a size 3 to a size 4 with Dmitry Sergeyevich. He chose perfect anatomical implants. The operation took 2 hours, and I woke up with almost no pain. In the ward I was fed and monitored around the clock. Four months have passed and the result looks like a magazine cover.

Breast augmentation

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Natalia Vorobyova

I went to Dmitry Sergeyevich to correct breast asymmetry with a small lift. A true professional: at the consultation he immediately showed before-and-after photos of similar cases. Recovery was easy and the swelling went down quickly. I had my check-up after just 7 days. An excellent clinic!

Breast reconstruction

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

Yulia Romanova

I had a lift with implants after losing a lot of weight. I chose Dmitry Sergeyevich. At the consultation everything was explained in simple words, and my fears were gone. One day in the hospital, then care at home. Now my breasts look natural and keep their shape. I am very happy!

Breast lift with implants

Doctor: Dmitry S. Kuznetsov

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Choosing a season for breast augmentation in Munster

Munster has a mild, damp climate, and that matters for a recovery that includes weeks of compression. In the 2015–2020 table the mean daily maximum is 25.3 °C in July, the warmest month, 24.3 °C in August and 23.4 °C in June. The annual mean maximum is 15.4 °C. A garment worn close to the body for 1–1.5 months feels different in a 25 °C July than in a 6 °C January, so the calendar is worth a thought before you fix a date.

Winter is the cooler option. January averages a daily maximum of 5.7 °C and a minimum of 0.4 °C, and February's mean minimum is 0.7 °C. A snug compression garment under a jumper and a coat is easy to live with in those months, and the first days of low activity do not clash with outdoor plans. The trade-off is humidity, which averages 85–86% from November to January. Damp, heavy air does not change the medical plan, but it can make a long afternoon indoors feel slower, so have books, series and groceries ready before you go to the clinic.

Summer brings longer light. Sunshine averages 6.3 hours a day from June to August and 6.6 hours in May, against 1.3 hours in December. Some patients simply feel better with a bright window during the first quiet week. Warm weather means the compression garment needs more attention to comfort. Choose breathable layers and loose tops that do not press on the chest. The doctor will explain how to adjust clothing without taking the garment off earlier than planned.

A practical way to decide is to write down the weeks when you can stay at home for 7–14 days, the usual period before a return to work without physical exertion. Then mark the following three weeks, when lifting over 3 kg and raising the arms above shoulder level are not allowed. Send those windows to the coordinator on WhatsApp or Telegram. The coordinator can then propose dates that fit the plan the doctor sets at the free online consultation.

Compression, swimming and the water around the city

Many people in Munster plan their free time around the water. The Aasee was created by damming the Munstersche Aa in the 1930s, and the Aa runs on through the inner city to the Ems. The Dortmund-Ems-Kanal also crosses the city. Water is part of the landscape, so it is natural to ask when you can return to a pool or to open water after breast augmentation.

The service guidance gives a clear sequence. Baths, saunas and physiotherapy are not allowed for up to three months. A pool or the sea is mentioned from 4–6 weeks, and fitness and swimming from 4–6 weeks as well. These are different activities with different timing, so do not treat them as one. A hot bath or sauna belongs to the three-month group, while an easy swim comes much earlier. Final timing depends on how your recovery goes, and the doctor confirms it at the check-ups.

Compression follows its own schedule. The text mentions 1–1.5 months in one place and 4–6 weeks in another, so ask the doctor which period applies to you. Whichever applies, plan the garment into your wardrobe, not around it. If a warm week arrives while you are still wearing it, the advice is to pick breathable layers, not to take the garment off early.

The Aasee and the canal are reservoirs and watercourses, not heated pools. For that reason it is sensible to restart swimming in controlled conditions first and decide about open water later with the doctor. Do not read this as a medical instruction. It is a reason to ask the right questions at the consultation: which type of swimming, which water, which week. You will also be asked to avoid strong sun on the healing skin while scars develop, and the first three weeks are when scars form.

A last point for summer planning: swelling after the operation fades after about three weeks, and discomfort fades after about three months. If a family holiday or a long weekend on the water is already in your diary, set the operation date well ahead of it. The coordinator can lay out the weeks on a simple timeline so you can see what falls where.

Cycling, sport and the upper body

Munster calls itself the bicycle capital of Germany. In 2007 bicycle traffic accounted for 37.6% of trips and vehicle traffic for 36.4%. The Promenade, a bicycle-friendly ring, encircles the city centre. If you commute by bike, you will want to know when you can get back in the saddle after breast augmentation.

The recovery guidance does not name cycling, so do not guess. It does say what affects the chest and arms. Strenuous activity and lifting over 3 kg are off the list for three weeks, and so is raising the arms above shoulder level. Handlebars, a heavy bag on one shoulder, a rain jacket pulled over the head and a bike lock lifted from a rack all involve the arms and shoulders. Think through your usual routes and chores, and ask the doctor which of them you can do and when. Easy walks are possible from 1–2 weeks, so walking or a tram or bus ride is an easier first step than cycling.

For sport the order is clear. Intense gym training should wait up to 40 days, and overly active aerobics should be avoided. Light cardio may be possible after a month. Strength training returns from three months. If your week in Munster includes team sport, climbing, rowing or weight training, make a list and talk it through at the consultation. Upper-body work is the area most likely to be affected, because the implant settles in a pocket and, within three months, the tissue is free of inflammatory changes.

Dates make this concrete. If the operation took place in the second week of January 2027, the three-week limit on lifting and overhead arm movement would end around the start of February. A return to the gym would be considered after the 40-day mark and strength training after about three months. These are only counting examples. Your own dates will come from your plan and your check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months.

Insurance in Germany and what coverage means for this procedure

Insurance is the question that surprises people most. In Germany the statutory health insurance (GKV) does not pay for cosmetic procedures done at the patient's request. The patient bears the full cost, including lost income. The source says that no cost coverage is provided by the statutory insurers in such cases. About 92% of the population is covered by statutory insurance, and as of 2024 about 88% of the working population is insured through statutory funds and about 11% privately. So almost everyone in Munster has some form of cover, but that cover does not usually extend to a procedure chosen for aesthetic reasons.

There is a second point worth knowing before you book. After a medically not indicated procedure, insured people may be required to share in the costs of any resulting complications, including sick pay. Insurers may restrict or refuse benefits under § 52 SGB V, and there is no entitlement to continued wage payment from the employer in that case. This is general information from a public reference, not advice about your policy. Your own contract, your employer's rules and your insurer's terms decide what applies to you, so read them or ask the insurer in writing before you commit.

Employment matters here too. Because lost income is the patient's own responsibility in such cases, plan the time off as you would plan a holiday: use annual leave, a period between jobs or a quiet period in your studies or business. The usual return to work without physical exertion is 7–14 days, but a job that involves lifting, long arm movements or standing all day needs a longer pause.

Not all breast surgery is cosmetic. Some of the situations listed as suitable, such as back and neck pain from heavy breasts or correction after a previous operation, are medical in character. Whether insurance would ever take an interest in such a case is a question for your insurer, not for this text. The doctor will tell you at the online consultation what your plan includes, and the price is set there and fixed in the contract. The first consultation is free.

Planning around Send, semesters and the year's rhythm

Munster has a calendar of its own. It has about 65,000 students according to a 2018 figure, and the university alone had 41,217 students in the winter semester 2025/26. For students and for staff, the semester is the main block of the year. A recovery that fits between teaching periods or exam preparation is easier to organise than one placed in the middle of them. The same logic applies to school holidays for parents: if children are at home, you will need help with lifting, since lifting over 3 kg is not allowed for three weeks.

The Send fair takes place three times a year: in spring during Lent, in June and in October, and draws more than one million visitors a year. A fair of this size changes the feel of the city. If you prefer a quiet week at home, take the fair dates into account when you pick the operation date. If you would like to see it, remember that crowds, rides and fast movements are not compatible with the early weeks, when strenuous activity should be avoided.

Preparation also has its own timeline. One to two months before, the guidance asks for a steady balance of work and rest, more sleep and less stress, and for hormonal oral contraceptives to be stopped at least one month ahead. One to two weeks before, aspirin-containing drugs, steroids and hormonal medications for chronic conditions must be stopped as the doctor instructs. Tests are done about a week before the operation. Tests include blood work and an ECG. Count backwards from your chosen date and check that a busy period, such as exams or the semester start, does not land on these weeks.

Think also about who will be with you. The stay is one day at the clinic, with general anaesthesia and medical monitoring. After discharge, a spouse, friend or relative can help with shopping, carrying and cooking for the first weeks. The coordinator answers around the clock on WhatsApp and Telegram, so questions that come up late in the evening or at the weekend do not have to wait.

Does the cooler Munster winter make compression garments easier to wear?

Often it does, because winter in Munster has a mean daily maximum of 5.7 °C in January and a minimum of 0.4 °C, so a snug garment under warm clothes is not a problem. The recovery guidance asks for compression for 1–1.5 months and mentions 4–6 weeks elsewhere, so ask the doctor which period applies to you. In humid months, from November to January, relative humidity is 85–86%, so choose soft, breathable fabrics next to the skin.

Can I plan a summer operation if I want to swim in the Aasee or the pool?

You can plan around it, but not for the first weeks. A pool or the sea is mentioned from 4–6 weeks, and baths, saunas and physiotherapy are not allowed for up to three months. The Aasee is a reservoir, and open water is something to discuss with the doctor first. Warm months, with a July mean maximum of 25.3 °C, also mean a little more care with garment comfort, so write your swimming plans in your first message to the coordinator.

How do I handle cycling around Munster during recovery?

Munster has a strong cycling culture, and the Promenade ring is bicycle-friendly, but the guidance does not give a date for cycling. It does say that lifting over 3 kg and raising arms above shoulder level are not allowed for three weeks, and that easy walks are possible from 1–2 weeks. Ask the doctor about cycling by name at the consultation and until then use walking or public transport. Intense gym training waits up to 40 days.

Will German statutory insurance pay for breast augmentation?

Statutory health insurance in Germany does not pay for cosmetic procedures done at the patient's request, and the patient bears the full cost, including lost income. If a complication follows a medically not indicated procedure, insured people may be asked to share in the costs under § 52 SGB V, and there is no entitlement to continued wage payment in that case. Read your policy or ask your insurer in writing. The price at City Medical Centre is set at the free online consultation and fixed in the contract.

How should I plan time off from work or study in Munster?

Return to work without physical exertion is usually possible after 7–14 days. For three weeks there should be no lifting over 3 kg and no raising of arms above shoulder level, so a desk job and a physical job need different plans. Students can look at the semester structure, since the university had 41,217 students in the winter semester 2025/26. Send the coordinator your possible weeks and the dates will be matched to your plan.

Should I avoid the Send fair weeks when choosing a date?

It depends on what you want from the weeks after the operation. Send takes place three times a year, in spring during Lent, in June and in October, and draws more than one million visitors yearly. Crowds and active rides do not suit the first weeks, when strenuous activity should be avoided. If you would like a calm, quiet recovery at home, choose a date well away from those weeks. The coordinator can help you count the dates.

What can I prepare in advance from Munster before the online consultation?

Send a few clear photos in WhatsApp or Telegram, a short list of questions and your possible time-off weeks. Note any medicines you take, because aspirin-containing drugs, steroids and hormonal medications for chronic conditions must be stopped before the operation as instructed. Hormonal oral contraceptives are stopped at least one month ahead. Tests are done about a week before. The doctor reviews everything during the free consultation and tells you whether the operation suits you.

How long do the results last, and is the follow-up included?

The guidance says results after augmentation last about 10–15 years, until implant replacement, and that weight changes, pregnancy, skin ageing and gravity affect this. Check-ups come at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and consultations with the doctor are free for a year. Dressings and check-ups for a full year are part of what the plan includes, and supportive underwear and weight control help maintain the result.