Welcome to LaBratory®

Our focus is to optimize patient’s results and comfort after surgery. In addition, our goal is to provide access to functional, optimally fitted, beautiful bras for patients after breast surgery, and to enhance their long term excitement with how their breasts look and feel.

  • Dr. Alex Seal

    Learn more about Dr. Seal's background and surgical training.

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  • Dr. Adelyn Ho

    Learn more about Dr. Ho's background and passion for bra design.

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  • Dora Lau

    Learn more about Dora and her dedication to the bra and lingerie world.

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Dora Lau International

Since 1991, DLI has successfully launched over 100 bra styles.The company’s knack for interpreting global trends, understanding of size grading, and knowledge of high-tech fabrics are core strengths to expanding the company. DLI uses its industry expertise to create innovative products, including launching the first cooling bra which sold over 20,000 units in one week. The company is also meeting the needs of younger shoppers who want bra-like support in their apparel using trendy fabrics and sophisticated manufacturing.

Dora Lau is an award-winning designer whose expertise in design and industry knowledge has resulted in collaboration with an impressive list of brands, including La Senza, Contessa, Bodyslimmers, Victoria Secret, Agent Provocateur, Oscar de la Renta and Valentino. She was recently recognized by industry peers for her achievements at the HUG Awards in NYC.

Designed by Plastic Surgeons & Bra Experts, in Collaboration with Patients

Dr. Adelyn Ho and Dr. Alexander Seal are both certified Plastic Surgeons and Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. They take pride in providing their patients both aesthetic, and reconstructive, breast surgery care. It was identified that, patients undergoing breast procedures are limited in post operative bra selections. In addition, there is a challenge in directing patients to an appropriate resource for garments. The existing surgical bras are restrictive in their aesthetic appeal and attention to beauty, and the options for everyday, supportive bras that meet the unique needs of their patients were limited.

Dr. Alex Seal, plastic surgeon, in his office

"We have recognized the need for a better quality and selection of bras for women who have had breast surgery. We frequently have heard comments from our patients on the challenges in finding bras that fit them properly, as well as the discomfort of bras that they are currently wearing. This need has led to the creation of LaBratory, a Bra and lingerie company scientifically creating beautiful bras. The first area of focus for LaBratory has been to design bras specifically for women who have had breast surgery, and this is under the label Surgical Couture."

Milestones

2015

Partnership with Dora Lau International formed.

2016

Feedback from patient interviews results in first version of Surgical Couture Bra.

2017

First prototype of bra fit-tested on patients and final bra design completed.

2018

First Surgical Couture Photoshoot

2019

Dora Lau is a 2019 #HUGAward honoree and founder of Dora L International, Inc. in 1991. She has served as its CEO and President for the past 28 years.

2019

First delivery of bras delivered to Vancouver, Canada (2 weeks before the delivery of their second child).

2020

Non-lace Surgical Bra Launched

2021

First booth at the Canadian Society Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Meeting.

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Ready To Enhance Your Recovery?

Post Op Compression Bra | Non Lace | Black

Post Op Compression Bra | Non Lace | Black

Post Surgery Compression Bra | Non Lace | Bombshell Nude

Post Surgery Compression Bra | Non Lace | Bombshell Nude

Labratory Bras Lace Post Surgery Compression Bra | Black

Lace Post Surgery Compression Bra | Black

Labratory Bras Lace Post Op Compression Bra | Bombshell Nude

Lace Post Op Compression Bra | Bombshell Nude

Give Back with Us

We are grateful for your support, as a percentage of the proceeds from every bra sold is donated towards Breast Cancer Research.