Brian M. Derby, MD, FACS

I had been looking to get a breast reduction for 18 years and the time had finally come where I was ready to proceed with finding the right plastic surgeon to perform the procedure. With time comes emotional baggage so finding the right doctor who would truly care about what I wanted out of the surgery was paramount to me. From my first consult with Dr. Derby, it was evident that he was the perfect person to entrust with this transformational surgery. He leads with compassion and sensitivity and truly listened to me, which I find is hard to come by in medical professionals these days. He excels at putting his patients at ease and works with you to achieve your medical goals, and is your biggest cheerleader while helping you to obtain them. He's one of a kind in that he is someone you can entrust with serious procedures that will change your physical appearance, but you can trust they will enhance your overall confidence in the outcome. 20 million out of 10.

Anxiously awaiting my procedure date on May 1st. I had a consult with Dr. Derby who was very patient, kind, and knowledgeable. I felt that I made the right choice choosing this surgeon.

I decided on going with a mastopexy, anchor lift and small implants, the sizers I chose were 200cc. I believe my surgeon will use high profile since I am a very small person. I am currently 4'11 and 95-97 pounds.

I have never had a surgery before so I am really afraid of going under anesthesia, and the risk of blood clots. I did get testing for clotting disorders for peace of mind. My surgeon has been reassuring so far.

I'm 29 and have one child, and earlier in life lost about 70-75 pounds. I also breastfed. I went from a DDD/F cup to about an A- to small B cup. My breasts are essentially skin sacks. I am hoping that ALL of the skin can be removed, since I want a super perky, high and tight chest. I am looking to be a full B cup with cleavage and a rounded look. I do NOT want the "ball in a sock" look. I don't want side boob, and I want to pass the "pencil test" after healing.

I will try to continue to document my journey.

Dr Derby is incredible - so welcoming and supportive. Gave me realistic expectations and supported me throughout the process.
He takes great care to give you the best possible results.
His staff are awesome and overall this has been such a positive experience for me.

I am thrilled with the results from my recent eyelid surgery, and laser skin resurfacing, with Dr Derby. The eyelid procedure was something I’ve wanted to do for a few years, however I was hesitant as I have dry eye disease. After my initial consultation with Dr Derby, I knew I was in good hands! We discussed all of my questions, and I never felt rushed at all. He explained the surgery, and his plan to tailor it specifically for me due to my dry eyes. His knowledge, experience, and calming demeanor made me feel so safe and comfortable.
Dr Derby and his entire team are so caring, and really made me feel like family. It was honestly a great experience from start to finish, and I’m beyond happy with the results.

Dr. Derby and his staff are amazing! The level of care they show is outstanding. After major weight loss I was in need of a Tummy Tuck, I was highly recommended to Dr. Derby by my doctor. At my consultation I felt so welcomed and comfortable. He is so down to earth! Dr. Derby took time to go over my goals for my body. He said I was a candidate for a “Fleur de Lis Tummy Tuck”. I soon after scheduled my surgery. He and his staff made sure I was completely prepared for my surgery. From beginning to end my experience has been wonderful. And my results are beautiful beyond what I ever expected. I truly cannot recommend Dr. Derby enough. I am grateful for Dr. Derby and his staff.

There are not enough words to describe how happy I am to have had Dr. Derby perform my surgery. I spent months looking for the right surgeon, and I will be forever grateful I chose him. His skills, expertise, dedication and compassion far exceeds any experience I have had. To say that I am happy with my results would be an understatement. I am completely amazed at my transformation. He exceeded every expectation I had. Having surgery can be a scary process, but from the very beginning he made me feel at ease. It is evident that he truly cares about his patients and their results. He and his team of nurses followed me closely during my healing process and ensured I was taken care of and recovering nicely. I’m sure Dr. Derby will be getting calls from family members and friends of mine who were so blown away with my results that they’re rushing to see him next! If you’re in the process of finding the right plastic surgeon for you, I would highly recommend Dr Derby and his team.

Trust me when I say you want to read this review!!! DO NOT look any further for a plastic surgeon! This is my experience with Dr. Derby. I went to numerous consultations in search of the right surgeon. I met Dr. Derby and knew right at that consultation that he was the beat surgeon for me. He was so easy to talk to and listened to every insecurity I had about myself. He explained the procedure with such empathy knowing how insecure I was feeling about myself. Because of Dr. Derby my self esteem went from 0 to 100. If you want plastic surgery and want it done correctly then believe me when I say that Dr. Derby is the best board certified plastic surgeon. He is such a kind and caring doctor. I do not have enough words to say about how he changed my life for the better. Thank you so much Dr. Derby, my husband and I are very grateful for what you have done for us. To anyone reading this review, if you are looking for a plastic surgeon stop right here and call Dr. Derby at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, you will thank me in the future! 

As an incentive for posting a review, this reviewer received an entry into RealSelf’s monthly $500 gift card giveaway.

When I considered having cosmetic surgery (face lift, temporal brow lift, blepharoplasty) I consulted with several women who had similar procedures done by plastic surgeons in the area. Universally, they highly recommended Dr. Derby and now I can understand why. I met with Dr. Derby and the first thing that I appreciated about him, was that he listened to my concerns and what I hoped to achieve by going through cosmetic surgery. He explained in detail what he thought needed to be done, the outcome I should expect, and the limitations/risks with the procedures to be performed. I was most concerned about having an unnatural look. I wanted to look like me, just a better version of me.

I am pleased to say that his surgical skills exceeded my expectations. My eyes no longer look sunken, my neck wrinkles are gone, the contour of my jaw line is much improved…I just look “refreshed” but not “redone.” The story is told in the before and after pictures…and my story has a happy ending.

Dr. Derby is very easy to talk to and a good communicator. His compassionate and caring attitude is reflected in all his interactions, and it is obvious that he is passionate about his profession and tries to achieve exceptional results.

Plastic surgery is a difficult specialty because the expectations of the patient are often unrealistic, but with Dr. Derby, I am confident that most of his patients are thrilled with the results. It is no surprise that he has garnered many top awards in the Sarasota community and that his patients, including me, offer well-deserved, glowing reviews that need to be shared.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Derby and all of the staff and nurses at the Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center! Everyone is so kind, communicative, helpful, and patient. I receieved the highest level of care at every stage of my surgery with Dr. Derby and his team, from consult to follow up and every step in between. Never did I feel rushed. The skill and precision of Dr. Derby is unmatched! Having never had surgery before, I did not know what to expect, and the experience was truly seamless. The time that he took with me be it an appointment or just talking, I truly felt his care and connection. He explained every detail thoroughly so that I fully understood the process and what to expect. I feel amazing today, and I owe it all to him! Choosing Dr. Derby was the best decision that I ever made and I would choose him over and over again. To say the very least, I highly recommend Dr. Derby and The Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center!

After the birth of my first daughter 32 years ago I had a severe case of mastitis and my breasts were droopy and saggy. Another baby and menopause only made matters worse. After meeting Dr. Derby and seeing his amazing work I decided to have a auto augmentation since I had plenty of breast tissue. The results superseded my expectations and my only regret was waiting soooo long to have it done. My breasts are even, perky and a perfect size. Dr. Derby listened to my concerns, answered all my questions and delivered fabulous results. The care I received from everyone at SPSC was top notch from beginning to end. In all a great experience and outcome.