How Much Will My Areolas Stretch After Breast Augmentation? (photo)

Question

I don't want them to stretch out like the photo. If I choose to get very large implants, will they stretch out like that? How much will my areolas stretch? Is it possible for them to remain the same or close to the same as before surgery? Thanks.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation results in minimal stretching of the areola.  At this time, your areolas appear smaller than the average size, which is about 42 millimeters.  If you areolas did stretch, they would be a more normal size.  Certainly, you will not stretch to the size shown in the photograph.

	Best Wishes,

	Gary Horndeski, M.D.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and the photos.

	If the photo on the left is your pre-op picture, then it is very unlikely that your areolar will stretch to the size show on the picture on the right.

	To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.  I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures.

	You can expect the areola,  like the remainder of breast skin, to spread to some degree after breast augmentation  surgery.  It is likely that the larger the breast implants used, the more the  areola will spread. The pictures that you have posted however do not represent what the areola generally look like before and after breast augmentation surgery.

	 I would  suggest that you ask the same questions of your selected plastic surgeon; asked to see lots of examples of patients similar to you.

	 Best wishes.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

and usually it is more so in women who have had children and experienced the enlarging areola that comes with pregnancy.  You will not have the 'after' result that you provided.

Donna Rich, MD · Answer

After breast augmentation, if the incision is not periareolar, nipple areolar complexes will remain close to the same as before surgery.

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