Considering A Lift With 550cc Implant, How Do I Know What Is The Best Size For The Areola?

asked 11 months ago by FitPostKids
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 550-599cc, areola reduction, proportion

I am 5'3 145 pounds I have broad shoulders rib cage is 18" inches , Areola is 8cm, I am considering 550cc Saline HP implants with lift and areola reduction, what is a good size areola? and how do you think that breast size will work out for me? I like the bigger breast look like kendra wilkinson (Hugh heff's GF) I posted a pic of her as well ,,, she is 5'4 125 pounds

9 answers to Considering A Lift With 550cc Implant, How Do I Know What Is The Best Size For The Areola?

Areola size in a lift/augmentation

In general this question has been well addressed. I would make a few other points. Average areola diameter is about 4 1/2 cm in a breast that is not too big or too small. A breast augmentation alone will not change the size of the areola if it is not collapsed, but since you need a mastopexy, the areolar diameter can be set. The trick is to control the size of the areola which is a bit like trying to control the exact width or appearance of a scar. An augmentation with the pressure of the... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Areola size after breast lift

The ideal areola size is a personal preference that varies among individuals. This is one of the many topics I cover with my patients in preparation for breast lift (or reduction) surgery, where I have lattitude in creating the nipple size. In general, many surgeons will use 42 mm diameters as the optimal areola size for most patients. I find that many of my patients prefer areolas smaller than that, but some do prefer larger. Also, it is natural for the areola size... more

David Stoker, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Best Areola Size in Breast Lift/Augmentation

Although areola size varies, most would agree that an ideal areola diameter would be 4-5 cm. (2.5 cm.=1 inch). It is difficult to tell what type of breast lift would be best for you without a physical exam, but you should know that in a peri-areolar lift (scar around the edge of the areola) the areola tends to stretch over time. The most successful way to control the size of the areola is by using a gortex stitch. That's the easy part compared with choosing an implant size. If you... more

Joseph Fata, M.D.
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Under 5 cm

Most women consider areolae over 5 cm to be too large. If you are having a lift, the areolar size can be as small as you want. However, the areaola tends to stretch out, particularly in the presence of implants. So if you want an areolar diameter under 5 cm, the width should be set to 3.8 cm. Be sure you are having a vertical lift. Inverted-T causes too much scarring and does not provide a pleasing shape. The periareolar technique stretches the areaola and... more

Eric Swanson MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon

www.swansoncenter.com

Ideal size of areola

Ideal size of areola is considered to be 4.5-5cm. As you would expect some stretch after areolar reduction, I would consider keeping the areola about 4.5cms in diameter. I would also take into account what you, the patient, want.

Anindya Lahiri, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

Areolar size can be reduced

There is a wide variation of areola sizes that look attractive. Since your are having both an augmentation and a lift done, you can expect to have some dilation of the areolar diameter over time. I usually set my areolar diamters between 42-45 mm and expect some dilation - depending on implant size and tension on the areolar closure.

Scott Sattler, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and areola size

Areola reductions begin by removing the pigmented area either from the outside of the areola or from around the base of the nipple. Dr. Pousti minimizes the incisions so that there is minimal scarring. Dissolving sutures are used so that suture removal will not be necessary after the procedure. Clear communication with your plastic surgeon is important in achieving the desired goals of the patient. I like to communicate with patients with “goal” pictures. During... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

What areolar size would be best?

You have good sized breasts, and usually we set the areola at about 42 mm and expect some not completely predictable areolar stretching over time. Please be aware that a full lift, which you need, and an implant augmentation, particularly with large implants such as 550cc, are very difficult to do together. There is a significant risk of healing issues as you tighten a large sagging breast with a fair weight of breast tissue around a large high profile saline implant, as well as... more

Robert M. Grenley, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Areolar size

Adding that large implant to the lift will make "setting" the areolar diameter very, very tricky. The implant will put pressure on the closure and could cause the areola to stretch. Augmentation at the same time as lift is very, very tricky and the re operation rate is high. If you were my patient (in Seattle where we like it look like it could have, on a good day, occurred in nature) and were not impressed with Heff's lady friend (who I think is now an... more