Aesthetically Ideal Areola Size, How to Calculate

Hi I have noted that aesthetically ideal areola size is cited as being between 35mm and 48mm,or in terms of ratio(nipple:areola:breast) as 1:3:9. which would be a large 5.66mm I am confused as to how to measure that size, given the drastic change in areola size due to cold or stimulation etc. I am curious to know how to make the calculation as I am considering planning towards an improvement following reconstructive surgery. I am 5'10" and a 34D thankyou!

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Areola size

The areola size is not the same for everyone. Usually larger breasts have larger areola. These can be modified( reduced) in women whose areola are too large.

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What is an aestheticly ideal areola size?

There are no rules with aesthetic opinions. Areolas can be made any size that you want. They can be made to be more pointy or more flat. The important thing is tht you are shown photos of different sizes so that you can choose what you think looks best. We do look to acheive good symmetry, but sometimes making each areola something slightly different than a perfect circle may look more natural. Again, this is something to discuss with your surgeon. more

Aesthetically Ideal Areola Size, How to Calculate

This is a personal matter. There is a wide verity of shapes,sizes and colors to the nipple areolar complex. Different books different doctors different patients different views. I usually use a 38 mm diameter for a patient that desires a smaller areola and 42 mm for the one that likes them a little larger! Good Luck!

Best areolar size down under?

Dear 89768anon, I believe that your choice comes down to your preference. I prefer to use a 38 mm pattern to mark for areolar diameter. Your comments speak to the inherent areolar activity and when operating one has to take these phenomenon into account. In reconstruction your options may be dictated by your contralateral breast options and willingness to alter another breast to match. You might tape some appropriately sized washers... more

Areolar size

There is tremendous variation in areola size,as there is in breast size and shape So the areola size is really a personal choice It is possible to reconstruct a nipple areola complex fairly accurately in the reconstruction patient,however in the augmentation ,breast reduction and breast lift patient it is more unpredictable as stretching occurs to varying degrees after surgery Areolar size will also vary depending on the amount of stretch placed on the areola at the time of... more