But, how big should it be? What is normal when it comes to areola size? The size of the areola can vary widely from woman to woman. A normal areola can be small, average, or large.

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Plastic surgery involves changing or remodeling tissues to restore function, improve appearance or both. In many instances, cosmetic plastic surgery involves major procedures on the face, breast or body that produce significant results. When it comes to the chest and breasts, however, it is the smallest and most central anatomical area, namely the nipple and areola—the circular, pigmented skin around the nipple—that can draw the most attention. As with many other physical attributes, some features are congenital and present since birth, whereas others are acquired and develop as a consequence of developmental, hormonal or medical factors. Many patients who are dissatisfied with some aspects of their nipples or areolas may not be aware of the cosmetic procedures designed to improve their appearance. This discussion will address only aesthetic procedures of the nipple and areola, although there are other reconstructive techniques which create a new nipple and areola in cases of nipple absence whether due to removal for cancer or following trauma.


Laura Linney
Middle school was the first year that I ever was faced with my own inhibitions of feminine body consciousness. Our physical education teacher informed us on the first day of school that we would have to dress out no problem and then after P. The shower room was a giant space with wall to ceiling tile and shower heads all around. The only problem is that the showers were open.



You've probably experienced that alarming moment when you see something on your body that doesn't seem like it's supposed to be there. But more often than not, it's nothing to worry about. Case in point: your nipple bumps. They might look weird, but they're totally normal.