What size will areolas be after reduction?

After a breast reduction, most areola sizes are made about 4cm in diameter (range from about 3.8cm to 4.2cm). Will time, gravity and the resolution of swelling, patient's may experience slight stretching of the areola which can result in a modest increase in size as things heal. Your surgeon should try to size your areola to fit the size of your breasts.

The average areola diameter is approximately 4.0 centimeters.  Most plastic surgeons use "cookie cutters" which measure either 3.8 or 4.2 centimeters in diameter to mark the areola during surgery.  This does not mean that the final diameter of the areola will be this precise as you are suturing pliable areola to pliable skin and there will be a little bit of give and take as the tissue heals.  Still, the final areola size should be in this ballpark.

With a reduction mammoplasty, the areolar is usually reduced as well. The usual areola measurements after surgery are around 42 mm  in diameter. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon and express our goals, as this can also vary, within certain limits, according to your desire.Thank you for your question. Reduction mammoplasties are often the happiest patients of all those having cosmetic procedures. Best of luck to you.

Most surgeons will use templates for marking the areolar in theatre.  These will usually be from about 4-5 cm.  It is best to discuss this with your surgeon.

A Breast Reduction usually involves not only a reduction of the breast but also a reduction of the size of the areola to match the breast proportionately. Most, if not all reductions offer some type of areola reduction unless specified by the patient beforehand. Discuss your goals with your plastic surgeon. Like any procedure, the idea is to select the safest , most effective one that best meets your goals. Best Wishes

Your doctor will re-size your areola to fit your new breast.  Most areola are around an inch and a half in diameter.  If you would like larger/smaller sized areola then make sure you discuss it with your doctor at your consultation and again on the morning of surgery.