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

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.

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.

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.

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

There may be some stretching of the areolas, but not significant like the photo.  Look at before and after photos from your surgeon and you will find that they only slighly stretch and actually usually fit the new breast size and shape well.