Will my areolae stretch after augmentation?
Stretching of the areolae (plural of areola, the disc of darkened skin around the nipple in the center of the breasts) is very common and sometimes unavoidable. This can create more sag in breasts that are already saggy although the usually stretching is from the pressure of a tight breast envelope. If you have less tightness, you will usually experience less stretching. it may not happen over night, but it will happen over time.
In persons with peri-areolar lifts and areolar reductions, some surgeons use permanent sutures which are usually made from Prolene, Mersilene (like I have) or even Gore-Tex (although Gore-Tex sutures can stretch) around the areolae to keep them from stretching again.
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