John J. Corey, MD

Dr Corey is incredible!! I was overjoyed to know that I wouldn’t need a lift and could achieve my results with my much less invasive breast implant exchange. I absolutely love my results!! He and his team were incredible from start to finish. The office staff were friendly and accommodating. It was so helpful to have not only every step of the process written out but also personalized videos every step of the way, so I knew exactly what to expect at the perfect time. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, better doctor or better outcome!! Dr Corey is a ROCK STAR SURGEON!

I want to start this review by saying my husband is a plastic surgeon and I’m a surgical NP. This was not a decision made lightly and we are both so thankful to have found Dr. Corey. My original intention was to get multiple opinions however after our first meeting with Dr. Corey, my husband and I were confident we didn’t need to meet with anyone else. He immediately listened to what I wanted and what my goals were. I felt listened to, understood, and felt like I was in the care of an excellent and very experienced surgeon.

From scheduling my first consult to scheduling surgery I was so incredibly impressed with his office staff. Tara is so personable, kind, and helpful. I’m really thankful for her through the whole process.

Dr. Corey’s “rice test” gave me time and space to live with the size I was going to be and truly pick it myself. I think many other plastic surgeons would have pressured me into a bigger implant which I didn’t (and still don’t) want.

Dr. Corey was very respectful of what I wanted and I never felt like I was being sold anything other than exactly what I came there for. I always felt like implant size/profile was my decision (with his expert opinion of course) which is something I’m so thankful for.

I got so much helpful information from his office pre-op which included a printed booklet of instructions and FAQ. This was incredibly calming and helpful. I had very few questions at my pre op visit because so much of what I was questioning was addressed in their extensive pre operative information packet.

They have all the details figured out like only a very experienced practice would, I never worried about post op medication because prescriptions were sent more than a week ahead of time. The amount of information I got from his office both pre and post op was so impressive and made me even more confident in my decision.

I had my first post op appointment with RN Hilla who was wonderful and gave very helpful instructions moving forward. She was so kind and knowledgeable. I am incredibly thankful for her time and expertise.

Sometimes you don’t realize how big an insecurity impacts for your life, until it doesn’t anymore! I’m forever thankful to Dr. Corey, Tara, Hilla and the entirely of his staff for such incredible care. Thank you so much!

Dr. Corey is amazing - my results at 6 weeks from my breast augmentation are a dream! They are exactly the size and shape I wanted. His staff made the entire process seamless - and it being my first elective surgery , they made me extremely comfortable. Thank you Dr.Corey & Staff!

I had the most AMAZING experience with Dr. Corey. Dr.Corey is the most personable, friendly doctor that I have ever met. He and his entire team treated me like family. I felt very comforted and at ease knowing I was in good hands. Dr.Corey listened to all of my questions and concerns and made sure I was 100% ready with my decisions before my procedure. Dr.Corey and his team were available for all of my needs after my procedure as well which was extremely helpful in my healing process. I couldn't ask for a better experience!

I've wanted a breast augmentation since I was in high school, so I finally got to a point where I could follow through with the procedure and started my search. Doctor John Corey was the first surgeon I found, and ultimately was who I chose for my augmentation. His years of experience combined with his after results stood out to me compared to other surgeons in the area.
His bedside manners were excellent and he was very attentive to what I said and asked for. He also takes into consideration the frame of your body for the best look that is in alignment with your goals, which I think is great.
I had my surgery earlier today with 405 cc moderate profile under the muscle through my underarm. The surgery center staff was very friendly and attentive to my needs before and after surgery.
I will be posting more of my post-op journey as often as I can :)
?Post Op, Day of Surgery:
When I woke up the anesthesia had me shaking a lot in the recovery room and I felt like my skin was stretching out and it was painful. The surgical center staff gave me a warm blanket and gave me pain meds. From there I was very loopy and out of it until a few hours after I came home. The pain was around a 5/10, it felt like pressure and stretching on my chest. I was fine a little over 2 hours after I took my prescription pain med. I slept for a few hours and when I was awake I was starving. I got to eat soups and crackers while staying hydrated.
Now, at 10pm my center chest is feeling some pressure with very mild pain (it's uncomfortable) and my left breast looks to be lower than the right but the right breast on the side closest to my underarm is a bit more swollen. I've also started to notice wome bruising coming in, but I fully expected that. I've walked around in the house throughout the day and lifted my arms for range of motion exercises, but now they feel more stiff and a bit harder for me to lift higher than I was earlier today.

Updated on 25 Aug 2023:
I felt a lot more pressure on my chest today and my back is super stiff. I was up walking around the house more today and moved my arms. However, I can't lift my arms as high I could the day before. I felt a little dazed throughout the day, I'm not sure if that's because of the pain meds or because the tiredness caught up with me. Definitely going to rest more tomorrow and not walk around as much. My stomach is also bloated, my breasts are swollen and they are still numb. I did start to feel some spasms and itchiness around the incisions and like "warm streams" of feeling around my right breast. My right breast is still more swollen on the side near my underarm compared to my left.

Updated on 26 Aug 2023:
I slept most of the day for some much needed rest. I did do some stretches today for my arms as well (with the help of my boyfriend). I showered today, which I also needed his help for as I can't reach my hair yet or into my incisions to wash with soap.
I had a lot more "warm streams" of sensation through my breasts today that even felt like stinging. I had center chest pain and back pain, but used a heating pad on my back for relief. I did stop taking the pain meds today because they made me feel dazed and dizzy, so I've been taking ibuprofen every 4 hours as needed. I felt great when I woke up this morning, but I think things just caught up with me today. I would rate the discomfort a 7/10 and pain 6/10.

Updated on 27 Aug 2023:
Last night was really hard for me to fall asleep, I don't think I went to bed until 2am out of discomfort. It was a bit difficult for me to breathe well because of the pressure (I couldn't take any deep inhales) and then I started to sketch myself out about my breathing so i was scared to sleep...ultimately, everything was and is okay I think the pressure has been uncomfortable and I haven't been able to take as deep breaths as I normally would. My stitches are looking good too, they're bruised but it's okay.
It felt weird to sit up this morning, each day has been getting easier but today I felt like I could feel the implant move in my left breast when I sat up and it weirded me out. I haven't had as much warm streams through my breasts, they're still numb on the top part and my nipples but in some areas I've been getting feeling back. I do have center chest pain here and there (including now as I'm typing) and I felt warm stretching on my underboobs. My back is sore and my shoulders are still stiff but my boyfriend has been helping me out with heating pads and back massages for relief. I was able to comfortably raise my arms up a bit higher and tie up my own hair today, so that's been nice.
I stopped the pain meds and only took ibuprofen twice today. I'll probably take more before I go to bed for comfort.
Pain level: 7/10 (the center chest pain and my back and the occasional stretching feeling)
Discomfort level: 9/10(the center chest pain and stiffness in my back)

Updated on 31 Aug 2023:
Officially one week post op!! I feel great! I can lift my arms up more comfortably, but as advised from the office I am staying in a t-rex range of motion to prevent internal bleeding.
Pain & Sensation:
My left side earlier in my post op was hurting the most and had shooting pains. Now, I can move this arm the most and have the most sensation back in it around my underarm. My right side is just now "waking up" so I'll get shooting pains around the incision and in my breast here and there. When it happens it ranged from like a 6/10-8/10 in pain but it's just for a few moments. I do have more sensation on my breasts but they're still pretty numb for the most part. I do not have sensation in my nipples at all and my breasts are still rock hard lol.
**Something that's not talked about often:**
I did have some post operative depression for a day or two where I did kind of feel guilt about the elective surgery. Mentally I was ready to just go go go and be able to help around the house more but physically I really couldnt/still can't in some ways so I felt a bit sad about that at first. I struggled to sleep for 3 nights so maybe I was cranky but one of the nights I was in such discomfort that I just started to feel sad about doing the surgery to begin with. I was thinking why did i change my body I was perfect before. Luckily, I know my dramatic self so before my surgery I did write myself a letter in my notes app to uplift me during recovery and a reminder on why I wanted to do the surgery, why past me fully accepted it with excitement and that I needed to be kinder to myself in recovery. I wanted to share this in my update because I've never seen anyone talk about feeling that way so I just want others to know thay it does happen and it's okay to feel that way at first-- just remember to give yourself some grace :)
Now to today looking in the mirror I'm like damn I look sooooo hot. I was cute before, but now I feel hot ;) I think they've dropped a little bit compared to a week ago and I've started to massage them today to get them to drop more :)

Updated on 15 Sep 2023:
I can't believe it's already been 3 weeks. I feel so much better and the implants already feel like a part of my body. I have full comfortable range of motion with my arms. At the moment it's still hard to push or pull things suddenly or with more pressure as it just feels odd to me that I can feel the implant flexing from underneath when I activate the chest muscles to do anything like that.

I do not have any pain in my breasts as often as I did the previous updates. I have more sensation in my breasts but the areas that I just gained sensation back feels like mild sunburn. My nipples are still numb :(

I got the clear to sleep on my side so last night was the first time I got to do that for a full night's sleep. I woke up a few times throughout the night to adjust myself and felt a little discomfort as the pressure on my side did squeeze the breasts together and they're not fully there yet to do that.

My right breast is a lot more squishy than my left but my left is starting to catch up. I've been doing my massages 3 times a day and I think so far they're evenly dropping. They're still a bit high up so I can't wait for them to drop and settle more. I have my one month post op scheduled next week, I'll see if I can upload my before pictures. I'll also post an incision update on its own post later today.

Please feel free to ask any questions or comment :)

Updated on 2 Oct 2023:
Looking at my before and after pictures is so shocking for me. I love my new boobs. Simple as that. Beforehand I didn't have much cleavage or volume. Now, I have all the cleav, volume, and roundness that I've wanted :)

Updated on 2 Oct 2023:
The girls are dropping and fluffing out more everyday. They've gotten a lot softer and squishing, but the muscle still tenses up before after bed (doctor said this should go away over time). They're not bouncy yet, just squishy. I got sized and went from a 32B to a 34DD(34E). I can now sleep on my sides and stomach comfortably(I try to avoid my stomach but I'll wake up like that at times).
I'm back in the gym this week, avoiding direct upper body exercises and only using body weight - 5 pound dumbells. I can raise and move my arms almost just as normal as before. I just can't lift anything heavy past my shoulders or I start to feel the implant and the muscle rub together(it's weird). But I know overtime I'll be able to once again.
I am very happy with my results and so grateful that I've had a smooth recovery. I am starting to get more feeling back in my breasts but I still have p sensations in my nipples. My breast tissue is super sensitive so I can't really be out tanning yet. I tried and I started to get burnt on the top of my breasts.
Incision Update:
My incisions are still pretty obvious. They're starting to smooth out but are still a bit bumpy so I've been avoiding shaving the area. I tried to use bio oil to start scar treatment but it irritated my skin and made my incisions red so either A) I'm not ready for that or B) Bio Oil is not for me. My right incision seems to be healing quicker than my left.

Updated on 26 Dec 2023:
Hello :)
Sorry for the delay in updating, it has been a..hectic and whirlwind these past few weeks. See below for updates.
Incisions: my incisions are still noticeable so any scar treatment recommendations are appreciated. I sometimes get a deep tingling feeling in my incisions. They do feel odd stretching in that area whenever I'm exercising my upper body.
Exercise: I've been back to my routine, however, I've mainly been focusing on my core and lower body in workouts. I can't really do much upper body workouts like any pulling or pushing motions with weights greater than 10 pounds. When I try to train my upper body/chest area i feel the implant again my chest a bit and my armpits stretch in an uncomfortable way. I'm going to start training that area more, just with very light weights to try and get it flexible again but yeah I've really only been doing core and lower body workouts.
Weight gain: Since my surgery in August, I have gained around 30 pounds. I use to weigh 115, I know weight 138-140. I will not say that this is because of the implants, but it is something I've noticed. I am happy about my weight gain though as I feel like leaving a toxic workplace into a much better one has made my life less stressful so I can actually take care of me more. Also, after surgery I was laying down all day for a few weeks so that may also have contributed to it. I'm not upset about it because this is the healthiest I've felt in life but again it is something I've noticed but also could be from factors going on in my life outside of the implants (who knows though).
Tops: LADIES, DO NOT BUY BRAS UNTIL 6 MONTH POST OP. I got excited and spent money on cute new bras and now none of my lightly lined ones fit me (my boob falls out). I now just wear a basic Victoria secret one and sports bras. I have to go shopping for new tops. I use to wear a size small, I'm definitely a medium now in tops. My size small tops make my boobs look huge, I am a 34DD atm. However, my boobs are fluffing more each week (I love them tho) so I definitely need a new wardrobe once they're done. Some tops I will be keeping cause they look great on me, other ones have to go. None of my bikini tops fit me anymore, boo! But sometimes micro-kini tops are cute so I'm keeping a few ;)
Overall, I love my size and the way they're looking every day. They're a lot softer but not as soft as I'd like them to be. I know they'll be more soft over time as they're still just dropping and fluffing. I feel like just this week they got jiggly whenever I'd jump or go down the stairs. I do not regret my size, I love them but they're definitely bigger than I though they would be. But I do love the fact that I could dress them up or down, just need to either wear no bra or a lightly lined bra.

From the moment I walked into his office I was at ease! Still have two more consultations scheduled, trying to do my due diligence. However, in my heart, I know Dr Corey is my surgeon. Just as I knew the first surgeon I met with was not for me. I will be sure to follow up as the process proceeds.

I can't express enough the respect and praise I have for Dr. Corey and his artistry. I had a breast lift 9 years ago with a different "5-star" local Scottsdale surgeon and my experience was night and day in comparison. Dr. Corey took ample time with me and listened to what I wanted going into my 60's. I went from a 410 cc to a 235cc with a lift, capsulorrhaphy (which was never done on my last lift but, should have been done) and reduction. My scars are almost invisible at 5 weeks post surgery and the shape of my new breasts are perfect! I have had NO pain since the day of surgery. I only wish that I would have went with Dr. Corey for my initial breast lift 9 years ago. If you are considering his services, book him before he retires! Dr. Corey is the best in all areas of his profession!

I decided to have Dr Corey perform my breast revision after meeting with 4 other Dr’s in the valley. I made the right choice. I had 15 year old silicone implants that had ruptured. The old implants were also too large, high and round to look natural on me. I was looking for a smaller size with out a lift and additional incisions. My old implants were placed through an incision under the areola and I wanted to stick to that location. Dr Corey was the only surgeon that said this was not only possible but no big deal to accomplish. I am thrilled with my results. My implants are approximately 30% smaller and natural in shape. Pain was minimal and recovery has been relatively easy. Scarring will be nearly invisible. Thank you Dr Corey and team.

I cannot praise Dr. Corey and his staff enough. They are professional, very knowledgeable as well as down to earth. They are always available to answer any questions or concerns with complete kindness and efficiency. At my initial consult I felt comfortable and very confident in Dr. Corey knowing he is honest and does not promise anything he cannot do. He explained to me in detail what my surgery would involve and the possibility of it not being perfect due to the complexity of it.
I had a previous augmentation done over 20 years ago which left me with symmastia, ripples, and with them pointing mostly outward. In 2010 I had gone to two other doctors for a consult, both of whom gave me no hope to fix these issues along with feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable after leaving their office. I waited another 12 more years in hopes to find a doctor who could possibly help correct my previous surgery. Well, I certainly did… I found Dr. Corey.
Over two months post-surgery now and I couldn’t be happier. I’m finally not ashamed to look at myself in the mirror. It took me 23 years to get this corrected but since I waited, I ended up with the most educated, confident, and compassionate surgeon.
Dr. Corey has changed my life. He had told me that if he could give me 80% of what I’m asking from him, then that would be a total win. Well, he didn’t give me 80%... he gave 100% of what I hoped and dreamed. I will forever be grateful for him and his brilliant staff.

I feel so great about myself!!!! My boobs are amazing!!! I wish I would have gone to him FIRST!!! Communication was NEVER an issue which was amazing because previous experience for me was the opposite. He doesn't rush you out of the appointments either, so, if you have a 100 questions, he will answer them all! He and his staff are just so awesome! No nasty attitudes, no lying, no misleading, no BS!

OMG HE DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB!!!!!!!!!