I first got areola reduction surgery. Now I am thinking about getting implants. Will my areola stretch?

Question

I am 27 and have never took of my shirt during intercourse due to my areola size. Not even my boyfriend i've been with for 3 years has seen them. To fix this issue I recently had areola reduction surgery. My areola is a lot smaller as it was 6cm with an A cup sized breast and now is 4cm. There is an improvement yet it is not as small as I wanted it to be. I noticed that if my breast were larger my breasts would look good. If I do get breast implants will my areola stretch more? Please respond!

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Large areola are a common complaint with women. A circular reduction like you've had is a great fix.If you get larger implants, it may re-stretch them, so please be careful.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Andrea Marando, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for the photos. The areola is likely to stretch moderately after breast augmentation. However I agree with the colleague that the appearance of your breasts might be enhanced with an increase of volume, in proportion with the size of the areola. I would wait 12 months after the areola reduction to give the time to the scar to settle as much as possible before having surgery.All the best.Andrea Marando

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

It would be interesting to see your preops and how large the areola's were initially. The scars still look like they are maturing and I wouldn't consider augmentation until the scars have settled and healed. A breast augmentation is certainly an option although it may well stretch the areolas. You could choose to have the areolas reduced further or in fact a small lift at the same time as an augmentation but I think you should wait some time before deciding on which is the best way to proceed.

Michael Hueneke, MD (retired) · Answer

It depends on the size implants you choose and your tissues. You are right the your current areola size may look better on a larger breast. You could also reduce them again is needed.

I first got areola reduction surgery. Now I am thinking about getting implants. Will my areola stretch?

Answers (4)

Answer: Areola stretching

Answer: Areola stretching

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

I first got areola reduction surgery. Now I am thinking about getting implants. Will my areola stretch?

Answers (4)

Answer: Areola stretching

Answer: Areola stretching

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implants

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.