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Sarasota, Florida 34239
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For some women, large breasts can be a source of discomfort or a deterrent to a an active lifestyle. The medical term for this is symptomatic macromastia. There is relief for these symptoms in the surgical breast reduction. Dr. Jiles of Jiles Cosmetic Surgery is a talented cosmetic surgeon with fellowship training in breast reduction, breast lifts as well as many other procedures. Dr. Jiles offers breast reduction surgery in Sarasota, Fl.
A breast reduction is a surgery removes excess breast tissue, fatty tissue, and skin to ultimately reduce the size of the breasts. The areolas (pigmented skin around the nipples) are often reduced in size as well in the process. The end result is the breasts are reshaped and lifted to their proper position on the chest wall. The procedure may be customized somewhat based on the desired resultant size of the individual patient.
Not all breast reductions require incisions, In some cases, large breasts may be reduced with liposuction as well. In your consultation with Dr. Jiles, she will discuss with you what your best option will be to get your best possible result.
Most women seeking to reduce their breasts experience similar symptoms. Over years, symptoms of large breasts may worsen causing more discomfort. The common issues affecting women with large breasts include but are not limited to the following :
Ideal candidates are not smokers, or are able to stop all nicotine products and vaping for 1 month prior and 1 month after the surgery. This is important for blood supply to the nipples and the skin of the breasts. In general, good candidates for elective surgery do not have uncontrolled medical conditions, and their BMI is ideally under 39. These things do not necessarily exclude you from having a breast reduction with Dr. Jiles. If these areas are a concern, be sure to ask Dr. Jiles and she will make arrangements to best have your needs met to make the surgery as safe as possible.
At Jiles Cosmetic Surgery, we celebrate every patient’s journey toward greater comfort, confidence, and well-being — and no story illustrates that better than the recent transformation featured in People Magazine. In a social media post that has since gone viral, a woman who once wore a 42G bra size bravely shared her years-long battle with chronic discomfort, self-consciousness, and limitations in daily life due to the strain of extremely large breasts. After finally moving forward with a breast reduction with Dr. Jiles, she described the experience as nothing short of life-changing.
Learn more about her journey before and after her breast reduction.
You will have your consultation with Dr. Jiles at Jiles Cosmetic Surgery, where she will get your detailed medical history and do a breast exam. At that time, it is particularly important to discuss your exact goals for the breast reduction, and bring up any history relevant to your breast health such as family history of cancer or recent mammograms.
For many patients, breast reduction is not purely an aesthetic decision. It is also a decision about physical comfort, daily function, and quality of life. We approach it with both of those realities in mind, understanding that the concerns driving patients to consider this procedure are often as practical as they are personal.
Dr. Jiles is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons, and brings that professional foundation to every patient interaction. Her approach to breast reduction centers on achieving a result that looks natural and balanced, removing enough volume to provide meaningful relief while creating a shape that suits your frame and proportions.
Our consultation process gives us the chance to listen carefully to what has been difficult for you and what you hope life will feel like after surgery. We take the time to be clear about what the procedure involves, what recovery typically looks like, and what realistic outcomes are. We do not inflate expectations, and we do not minimize the significance of the decision you are considering.
Many patients describe our practice as the first place they felt genuinely understood during the process of exploring this surgery. Our all-female team brings a particular attentiveness to what it means to live in a body that causes daily discomfort, and we work to reflect that understanding in how we care for patients from the first conversation through follow-up. We serve patients from Sarasota and the surrounding region, including Bradenton, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.
Your surgery will be performed at our outpatient surgery center, Jiles Cosmetic Surgery. On the day of your surgery a licensed anesthesia provider will place you under general anesthesia. During that time you will be closely monitored by them for your safety and comfort.
During the surgery, local anesthetic will be injected into the breasts to assist with postoperative comfort and control bleeding during the procedure. The majority of the excess breast tissue and skin from the bottom of the breast is removed, and nipples are resized to an appropriate, proportional size and rotated upward into place. Any necessary additional contouring will take place at that time as well. The whole procedure takes approximately two and half to three and a half hours depending on the breast size and contouring necessary.
As you recover, you will be assisted by one of our excellent nursing staff and find that you have a soft, compressive surgical bra in place. You will have post operative medications prescribed such as pain medication to keep you comfortable, as well as antibiotics.
Anticipate approximately 2 weeks off from work following the procedure to optimize the comfort of your recovery. The worst phase of your post operative pain will subside after the first few days. You will need to avoid driving for about 2 weeks until it is comfortable for you to wear your seat belt. You will be instructed to refrain from heavy exercise for 4 to 6 weeks, and avoid lifting over 5 pounds for the same amount of time. Typically, a soft non restrictive bra is encouraged until 3 months after the surgery to allow the tissues to “settle.”
You will immediately notice the difference in the weight of your breasts after the surgery. Most women at this point report they have immediate improvement in their neck and back pain. The breasts may feel firm and tender for the first month after surgery, and will continue to soften and “settle” as they heal. The incisions are surrounding the areolas, straight down the middle of the breast, and under neath the breast (anchor configuration). They will appear as red lines on fair skin and darker lines on dark skin as they heal, and will slowly lighten over the course of a year.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
Price is an estimate and does not include anesthesia or facility fees.
To schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Emily Jiles, call us at (941) 867-7682.