I'm 14 years old, never pregnant, a virgin, had my period for about 2 years, I'm a 36C. Both of my areoles are very large, about 2 1/2 inches wide. I'm very uncomfortable with my areola. Is there a reason they are like this? Is it normal? Is it cancerous? Is there a possible way that they can go to a normal size? I am extremely insecure about this.
Answer: All is normal Hi Bubble popI am sorry you are having such concerns. The size of areolas can be different and varied. It can sometimes take up more of the breast than the breast skin itself. This can be secondary to pregnancy or weight gain/loss but it can also be something that you are born with. This obviously would only become apparent during/ after puberty once the breasts start to grow and increase in size. There are surgical procedures available to reduce the size of the areola and mos to f these can be done under local anaesthetic. You would need to wait until you are 18 before you could undertake any cosmetic surgery for this. It is unlikely that this would be available under the NHS current guidelines for breast surgery as this would not be leaving you with a functional problem.Just remember, that what you have is totally normal. It is not a cancer and there is no 'normal size' as such. If you would like to have the areola reduced, then this can be done in the future. Once you become pregnant, your breast size can change and increase in size. This will also increase the size of the areolas at this time as well as darken their colour. Therefore, you might want to bear this in mind prior to embarking on any surgical route.I hope this is helpful for you.Kind regards Rohit SethPlastic, reconstructive, aesthetic and hair transplant surgery
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Answer: All is normal Hi Bubble popI am sorry you are having such concerns. The size of areolas can be different and varied. It can sometimes take up more of the breast than the breast skin itself. This can be secondary to pregnancy or weight gain/loss but it can also be something that you are born with. This obviously would only become apparent during/ after puberty once the breasts start to grow and increase in size. There are surgical procedures available to reduce the size of the areola and mos to f these can be done under local anaesthetic. You would need to wait until you are 18 before you could undertake any cosmetic surgery for this. It is unlikely that this would be available under the NHS current guidelines for breast surgery as this would not be leaving you with a functional problem.Just remember, that what you have is totally normal. It is not a cancer and there is no 'normal size' as such. If you would like to have the areola reduced, then this can be done in the future. Once you become pregnant, your breast size can change and increase in size. This will also increase the size of the areolas at this time as well as darken their colour. Therefore, you might want to bear this in mind prior to embarking on any surgical route.I hope this is helpful for you.Kind regards Rohit SethPlastic, reconstructive, aesthetic and hair transplant surgery
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Answer: Areola size Your breasts are still developing, and will continue to do so for a few years. During this time, your breasts will most likely change in shape and size.
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Answer: Areola size Your breasts are still developing, and will continue to do so for a few years. During this time, your breasts will most likely change in shape and size.
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August 15, 2018
Answer: Large Areolae Thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues. The enlarged areolar size is normal and nothing to worry about health-wise from your description. As the breast grows with maturity, the areolae (or areolas) in some women will grow (diameter-wise) and "expand" with the growing breast. This is something that potentially can be aesthetically addressed after final breast growth stops, usually after the age of 18. I would recommend seeking consultation with one or several board-certified plastic surgeons at that time to see what your options are at that time. Good luck!
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August 15, 2018
Answer: Large Areolae Thank you for your question. I agree with my colleagues. The enlarged areolar size is normal and nothing to worry about health-wise from your description. As the breast grows with maturity, the areolae (or areolas) in some women will grow (diameter-wise) and "expand" with the growing breast. This is something that potentially can be aesthetically addressed after final breast growth stops, usually after the age of 18. I would recommend seeking consultation with one or several board-certified plastic surgeons at that time to see what your options are at that time. Good luck!
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March 7, 2018
Answer: Young and large areolas, is it normal? Having areolas on the larger side when you have larger breasts is normal. A 36C at age 14 for natural breasts is quite full, so again, it is normal for you to have wider areolas. Also areolar size is hereditary, and the sizes can vary from very narrow to very wide with small or large breasts. Lastly, to clear up a misconception, having children can widen areolas in some women, but not an everyone.
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March 7, 2018
Answer: Young and large areolas, is it normal? Having areolas on the larger side when you have larger breasts is normal. A 36C at age 14 for natural breasts is quite full, so again, it is normal for you to have wider areolas. Also areolar size is hereditary, and the sizes can vary from very narrow to very wide with small or large breasts. Lastly, to clear up a misconception, having children can widen areolas in some women, but not an everyone.
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Large areolas Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like this is causing you some distress. Rest assured that large areolas are something very common amongst women. You are still very young and things are still changing in your body. Just know that if this is something that continues to bother you there is something that can be done about it. You just need to wait until you get to a point when your body is done changing/growing. At that point you can have a areola reduction surgery. I hope this helps and hang in there!Ankur Mehta MD
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December 21, 2017
Answer: Large areolas Hello and thank you for your question. It sounds like this is causing you some distress. Rest assured that large areolas are something very common amongst women. You are still very young and things are still changing in your body. Just know that if this is something that continues to bother you there is something that can be done about it. You just need to wait until you get to a point when your body is done changing/growing. At that point you can have a areola reduction surgery. I hope this helps and hang in there!Ankur Mehta MD
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