Are oval areolas normal after a breast lift? (photos)

Thank you for your questions and photographs, and I am sorry that your nipple and areola results have not been what you anticipated.  There are some changes that can occur to the areola during the healing process, largely due to gravity and wound tension.  Should your results persist for 6 months, a small touch up can be performed in the office to improve the oval appearance.  

Your best bet would be to wait out the post op healing term a few months longer and reevaluate the situation. If you still feel that your nipples are too ovular in shape then you should definitely see your surgeon in person too see what can be done.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend that you wait for the time that your surgeon has told you before considering revision.  At that time, if you are still dissatisfied, a revision can be performed to improve the shape of your areolas.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Every body heals differently and at a different rate. It is important to allow yourself the time to heal completely before evaluating the result of your breast lift surgery.  As difficult as it is, be patient with yourself.   Most surgeons wait until you are six months post-op to evaluate the outcome of surgery.  If at that point you are unhappy with the result your surgeon can discuss options for touch-up or revision surgery, if needed.  

I understand your concern. However, the shape that the areolas take after surgery is often out of the control of the surgeon. Many factors including incision tension, breast size, skin quality, and type of incision used dictate how the areolas heal.My advice would be to wait at least 6 months. This will allow ample time for the breasts to heal and take on the appearance that they will most likely remain.Then, if you are dissatisfied, the nipples can be revised.

While we all cut the Areolas to be a perfect circle in the OR, they do not always turn out that way.  I have my patients wait at least 6 months to allow the tissues to heal and then will consider a small touch up in the office under local anesthesia.

I would recommend you work with your doctor and there experience based on the technique they used.  In my experience this may not change much, a small revision may be necessary, which could probably be done under local anesthesia with little downtime.  I would wait at least 6 months first.Best RegardsDr Michael Gartner

At 11 weeks, you are still in the infancy of your healing. Your breasts are swollen which is affecting how they look. As the swelling decreases and your breasts drop/settle over the next 3-6 months, your nipples will change. If at 6 months, you are still unhappy, speak with your surgeon. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information with pictures as well. Your breasts and areolas look alright, you should talk about the form with your surgeon, if you don't like them that way, they can be corrected. Remember,, that any breasts or areola look exactly like the other one. 

Areola are not perfectly round. Many are oval, ovoid, and some have pigment speckles outside a defined area of the areola as well.