That said, there are a few factors that can change the size, color, and shape of your areola over time, like puberty, periods, and of course, pregnancy. ... After pregnancy, areola do tend to get smaller, although they may not revert back to their pre-pregnancy size, Dr. White says.

Is it possible for areolas to shrink?

If you're uncomfortable with the size of your areolas, reduction is possible. Areola reduction surgery is a relatively simple procedure that can reduce the diameter of one or both of your areolas. It can be performed on its own, or together with a breast lift, a breast reduction, or breast augmentation.

Why are my areolas so big all of a sudden?

Your Areola Gets Bigger

Breasts change size throughout your menstrual cycle, dictated by your hormone levels. This is totally natural, and as your breasts change size, your areola might get bigger too. Your areolae may also swell when you're turned on. ... This can cause your areolae to get a bit expanded.