Brazilian Influence

Dr. Corey’s approach to plastic surgery draws on his training here in the United States as well as Brazil. After graduating from the University of Utah School of Medicine and fulfilling prerequisite training in general surgery at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, he entered the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta to begin his plastic surgery residency. It was there that Dr. Corey met Dr. Renato Saltz, one of his professors, who introduced him to some of the surgical ideas and concepts of Brazil.

Intrigued by the Brazilian approach to plastic surgery, Dr. Corey traveled to Brazil in July 1993 to study in Rio de Janeiro as well as with other surgeons in other cities. His training there taught him to view plastic surgery from a more artistic standpoint.

Dr. John J. Corey, MD explains that there are several reasons why their approach is somewhat different from that of many American surgeons.  "Brazilians seem to have more of an artistic eye, not relying on the same measurement for every woman.  We Americans have a tendency to be very technical. We want to know exactly how much to contour and how much to measure. Brazilians seem to approach procedures more artistically.  They really believe in sculpting the form and creating curves and lines of the feminine shape.  Ultimately, this approach appeals more to my philosophy helping me provide a balanced approach to surgical beauty."

If you would like to learn more about Dr. John J. Corey's Brazilian approach, contact him for a personalized consultation.  He happily serves the areas of Scottsdale, Gilbert, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and surrounding areas in Arizona.