Does a breast reduction change the nipple (areola really) size?

May 11, 2015
Asked By:hootiesgirl in Georgiana, AL

I have really large breast. I would say I probably average a 42DD, but I've never been measured (we can't afford things like that) and wear cheap bras that just don't hold up to breast this size. I am finally having them reduced. I am hoping that the areola area is going to be reduced too, but is something I forgot to ask. I know I can ask right before, and that is fine, but was hoping to see if it is typical.

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 23, 2015

Answer: Does A Breast Reduction Change The Nipple (Areola Really) Size?

1 person found this helpful
Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 23, 2015

Answer: Does A Breast Reduction Change The Nipple (Areola Really) Size?

1 person found this helpful
Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
May 13, 2015

Answer: Arela reduction

William R. Burden, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
MOST RECENT
May 13, 2015

Answer: Arela reduction

William R. Burden, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
May 12, 2015

Answer: Reduction of areola with breast reduction

Alfred Sofer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
May 12, 2015

Answer: Reduction of areola with breast reduction

Alfred Sofer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU

Recommended reading

Breast Reduction

Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction

  • 97% worth it
  • 9.5k reviews
  • Avg cost: $8,200
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADVERTISEMENT
May 12, 2015

Answer: Nipple size after a breast reduction

Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
May 12, 2015

Answer: Nipple size after a breast reduction

Andrew T. Cohen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a consultation
May 12, 2015

Answer: Breast Reduction

Ellen A. Janetzke, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation
May 12, 2015

Answer: Breast Reduction

Ellen A. Janetzke, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
Book a virtual consultation