Areola size after breast lift and implant - will they look smaller or bigger?

Question

will my areola look smaller after the surgery or bigger ? I hate the way mine look I want them smaller

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

With the right lift, the areolae can be made smaller.  I would search for the surgeon who you
feel is most likely to give you
the best results. Look at reviews and before and after pictures on that
surgeon's website. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Andrade, MD · Answer

You can request that your areolar dimension be reduced during breast lift and implant surgery.  With certain types of breast lifts if the areola is decreased it usually remains smaller than before.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

A peri-areolar or vertical breast lift both involve making an incision around the areola. A circular marker is used in the operating room. The marker has a set diameter and is used to mark the areola so that it can be made smaller. If you are having a periareolar or vertical breast lift, then your areola should decrease in size.It's important to discuss your goals with your surgeon, so that he/she can help you obtain them.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  If you are having a vertical mastopexy or peri-areolar mastopexy then your surgeon will have the opportunity to reduce your areola size.  Please discuss your goals with your surgeon.

Ashley Thorburn, MD · Answer

The perceived size of areolas after a breast lift and implant surgery can vary. Generally, they may appear slightly smaller due to the tightening of the breast skin during the lift. However, the actual outcome depends on individual factors and the specific surgical technique used. It’s essential to discuss your preferences and concerns with your surgeon to ensure they understand your desired outcome.

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD · Answer

Your question is a common-type that many patients ask but is really the opposite of the true situation. If your areolar size is of concern to you and would like them smaller, the question is what kind of lift and implant needs to be done to produce the sizze of areola I want? In other words, the surgery should be customied to the goals and desires of the patient. So your surgeon should incorporate your wishes into his techniques and then it becomes a matter of prioritizing your goals and the risks and compromises that need to be made to get you what you want.Robin T.W. Yuan, M,D

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

usually result in smaller areola... but you should discuss this with your surgeon so your expectations are known.  You have the opportunity to change things more towards your liking.  Make sure your surgeon doesn't use rapidly dissolving sutures in Benelli lifts because you will end up with humongous areola... I know because I know a surgeon that does this and must like huge areola.  And know revision policies in case the scarring is suboptimal.

James A. Hoffman, MD · Answer

A Breast Lift usually involves an incision around the areola and this can be decreased in size at the time of implant placement. Be sure you have discussed your goals with your surgeon and have seen pictures of their patients who are similar to you so you can judge for yourself.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

The areola size should be able to be controlled a bit when a lift is performed in conjunction with the augmentation. If an augmentation alone was performed then the areola would spread.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

You can request the size of areola that better fits your wishes, do communicate openly with your surgeon.

Areola size after breast lift and implant - will they look smaller or bigger?

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