Craft MD

Craft MD Craft MD: Phoenix’s patient-centric practice led by Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr.Craft

The new ‘BBL’ isn’t what you think.It’s not about volume.It’s not about exaggeration.It’s about precision.A subtle brow ...
04/27/2026

The new ‘BBL’ isn’t what you think.

It’s not about volume.
It’s not about exaggeration.

It’s about precision.

A subtle brow lift combined with upper eyelid refinement can completely change how the face reads—without anyone knowing exactly why.

Because most people aren’t just dealing with ‘extra eyelid skin.’
They’re seeing the effects of brow descent, structural change, and time.

Treat the right problem → natural, effortless results.
Treat the wrong one → something always feels off.

The goal isn’t dramatic.
It’s rested.
It’s open.
It’s you—just earlier.






04/27/2026

Everyone’s debating serums.
Peptides. Growth factors. Exosomes.

Meanwhile… the one product with the strongest data in all of skincare is sitting in the corner, unbothered.

Sunscreen isn’t a “step.” It’s the foundation.

Daily broad-spectrum SPF has been shown to:
• Reduce visible skin aging (fine lines, texture, pigment)
• Prevent collagen breakdown driven by UV exposure
• Lower the risk of actinic damage and skin cancer
• Preserve results from lasers, peels, and surgery

One of the most cited longitudinal studies (Nambour Skin Cancer Prevention Trial) showed that daily SPF use significantly slowed skin aging compared to discretionary use.

Translation:
You can invest in the best treatments in the world…
but if UV exposure is uncontrolled, you’re working against yourself.

Think of everything else as optimization.
SPF is risk management.

The quiet one in the corner?
That’s the one doing the heavy lifting.

04/26/2026

That Was My Peak

04/25/2026

That “needle fear”?

Usually based on the wrong needle.

Neurotoxin = ultra-fine (~35G)

topical numbing
proper technique

➝ minimal discomfort for most patients

Bigger isn’t always better.

Especially here.

04/24/2026

Everyone in your routine thinks they’re the star.

Retinoids. Growth factors. Vitamin C. Peptides.
And they matter.

But if you’re skipping sunscreen…
you’re letting UV undo all of it.

Daily UV exposure is the primary driver of photoaging—
wrinkles, pigmentation, loss of elasticity.

Translation:
You can invest in the most advanced skincare available…
but without SPF, you’re working against yourself.

So yes—
sunscreen is a little high-maintenance.
Reapplication. Texture. White cast complaints.

But it’s also the single most effective anti-aging product we have.

And that’s not opinion. That’s data.

— Dr. Randy Craft

he ED drug that might be doing more than you think.Not because it’s a “hack”—but because of what it does to physiology.T...
04/22/2026

he ED drug that might be doing more than you think.

Not because it’s a “hack”—
but because of what it does to physiology.

Tadalafil enhances nitric oxide signaling, which affects:

• blood flow
• endothelial function
• tissue-level responsiveness

There’s emerging data linking it to improved muscle perfusion,
better androgen signaling,
and even lower cardiovascular risk in certain populations.

But let’s be clear—

this doesn’t replace the basics.

If those aren’t in place, nothing else matters.

If they are—
this may be one of several tools worth understanding.

Evidence over hype. Always.



Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Medications and treatments should only be used under the guidance of a qualified physician following a personalized evaluation.

The cosmetic industry is moving beyond fillers.Into biologics.Into regenerative scaffolds.Into products like AlloClae—de...
04/20/2026

The cosmetic industry is moving beyond fillers.

Into biologics.

Into regenerative scaffolds.

Into products like AlloClae—derived from donated human tissue.

The promise:
longer-lasting, more integrated results.

The question:
how predictable is it, really?

The answer (for now):
promising—but not fully defined.

That’s the difference between a trend and a technology.

And yes—I’ve used it on myself.

Because if I’m going to offer something, I need to understand it beyond the brochure.

In medicine, we don’t guess—we measure.

Would you try something like this—or does the concept give you pause?

04/20/2026

I like my coffee like I like my men…
apparently a long-term project. ☕️

Some of us fix faces.
Some of us fix personalities.



(if you want crossover from your other content)

04/19/2026

What am I training for?
Not just strength. Not just aesthetics.
I’m training for this.

Longevity isn’t abstract—it’s being able to show up, keep up, and stay present for the moments that actually matter.







04/18/2026

If you recognize that song…
you’re probably Gen X.

Which also means—it’s time to start thinking about colorectal screening.

Not exactly the punchline—but it should be part of the conversation.

I turned 50 this year, and like a lot of people, this isn’t theoretical for me.

I’ve had two close friends—both physicians—diagnosed with colon cancer in their 40s.
That was a wake-up call.

What to know:

Average-risk screening now starts at age 45.

You have options:

• Colonoscopy — still the gold standard
Detects and removes precancerous polyps in one procedure

• FIT testing (stool-based, yearly)
Looks for occult blood

• Stool DNA testing (e.g., Cologuard)
Combines DNA markers + blood detection (done every 1–3 years)

Important nuance:

Stool-based tests are convenient—but they are screening tools, not definitive tests.

• They can miss polyps
• They can produce false positives
• A positive result → still requires colonoscopy

My approach (personally):

I’ve chosen stool DNA testing so far—at 48 and again at 50—based on my own situation.

But that doesn’t make it right for everyone.

What actually matters:

• knowing your individual risk
• family history
• symptoms
• and having a plan you’ll actually follow through on

And candidly—this comes up in my practice more than you’d think.

Patients will come in for aesthetics who haven’t seen a primary care physician in years.

If I can be the point of contact that gets someone to complete appropriate screening—
I’m going to do that.

Because this is bigger than aesthetics.

Take care of your health the same way you think about everything else you invest in.

Be proactive.

— Dr. Craft

Medical disclaimer:
Educational content only. Screening recommendations vary based on individual risk factors. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate screening strategy for you.

04/17/2026

Three days. No emails. No stress.
Honestly… not the worst protocol I’ve ever seen.

If a single word could raise testosterone by 300%…endocrinology would be a very different specialty.The reality:Hormones...
04/15/2026

If a single word could raise testosterone by 300%…
endocrinology would be a very different specialty.

The reality:
Hormones don’t respond to captions.
They respond to physiology.

Most men looking to “optimize testosterone” are ignoring the variables that actually matter—
and chasing the ones that don’t.

Fix the inputs.
Not the algorithm.

Evidence over everything.

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At ACARA we endeavor to become a trusted healthcare partner in our patient’s journey to becoming aesthetically whole again. We believe in education and are also dedicated to the creative process. We recognize that each patient has unique needs and we’re committed to utilizing the latest resources and techniques available. We provide patients with hope and healing who are ready to begin their journey: healthily, happily and beautifully.