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Why Are There Different Sizes of Areola's?

asked 4 months ago by Pokey1
Latest answer by Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Question viewed 79 times
Tags: areola, size

Some people have big areolas and some have small. Why is that? What are they for?

2 answers to Why Are There Different Sizes of Areola's?

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Different areola sizes

If God made everyone the same, it would be an awfully dull world and we plastic surgeons would have nothing to do. Having said that, I really don't know why some people have larger areolae than others or what particular function the areolae perform.
Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Areola?

Thank you for the question. Areola do not have any specific function. They come in all different shapes and sizes ( just like any other body part). They tend to change in size and/or shape with change in breast skin elasticity ( seen with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss). Similar to the appendix for the general surgeon, the areola tend to be a frequently operated upon area for plastic surgeons. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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