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03/22/2026

This saline breast implant had been in place for four decades. Over time the body forms a
capsule of scar tissue around any implant. In long standing implants, that capsule can become thickened, contracted, or even calcified

Interestingly, the implant it self was still intact, but the capsule had hardened significantly
which can lead to firmness, distortion, or discomfort. Breast implants can last many years, but they are not lifetime devices which is why long term follow up is important.

03/21/2026

Maturing is realizing your father is just a chapter in your life.

But to him… you’re the entire book.

One day our kids grow up, build their own lives, and the center of their world shifts — exactly the way it’s supposed to.

But for a while… we’re their whole universe.

Being his dad has been the greatest privilege of my life.

The surgeries, the career, the years of training — those things matter.

But these moments are the ones I know I’ll care about most when the story is over.








Most surgeons are afraid to perform a phenol–croton oil peel.Not because it doesn’t work — but because it requires a dee...
03/19/2026

Most surgeons are afraid to perform a phenol–croton oil peel.

Not because it doesn’t work — but because it requires a deep understanding of skin physiology, wound healing, and careful patient selection. And most of us were never trained how to do it.

When done correctly, however, few treatments in plastic surgery can produce such dramatic improvement in deep wrinkles and severe sun damage.

In this patient, a phenol–croton oil peel was used in combination with a deep plane facelift to resurface decades of photodamage and restore smoother, healthier skin.

A few key principles I keep in mind when performing these peels:

• Proper patient selection is critical
• Controlled depth determines both safety and results
• Post-procedure care is essential for optimal healing

For the right patient, phenol–croton oil peels remain one of the most powerful resurfacing treatments in aesthetic surgery.

Follow .randy.craft for more insights into advanced facial rejuvenation techniques.














03/18/2026

Most surgeons separate lifting and resurfacing. In the right patient, combining a
deep plane facelift with a phenol croton oil peel can dramatically restore both
facial structure and skin quality. This combination addresses two major components of aging:

• structural descent
• decades of sun damage

When performed carefully, the results can be extraordinary

On Thursday I drew Baby Groot for my five-year-old on a napkin for school lunch. (I do this every day)That night he said...
03/16/2026

On Thursday I drew Baby Groot for my five-year-old on a napkin for school lunch. (I do this every day)

That night he said, “You can do better.”

Challenge accepted.

So I drew Groot again… but this time with a little more effort.

It made me think about something I explain to patients all the time:

Not everyone performing cosmetic procedures is a plastic surgeon. The skillset is not the same.

In many states, almost any licensed physician can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon after taking short courses or workshops.

Board-certified plastic surgeons take a very different path.

• Medical school
• 6–8 years of surgical residency (I did 9!)
• Extensive training in anatomy, reconstruction, and aesthetics
• Board certification in plastic surgery

The difference in training shows up in the details — just like it does in drawing Groot.

When it comes to your face, training matters.

If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure, always ask about your surgeon’s training and board certification.

(And for the record… my five-year-old approved the second Groot.)

03/16/2026

Plastic surgeon during the week.

Matching Mickey shirt dad on vacation.

One of the things I love most about being a dad is creating these little moments and memories with my son.

The surgery will always be there.

He’ll only be this age once.







03/15/2026

I never went on a cruise as a kid.
Honestly… I hadn’t even been on an airplane until I was in college.

Trips like this weren’t part of my world growing up.

Fast forward a few decades and I just spent three days on a Disney cruise with my son.

One of the quiet privileges of working hard and building a life is being able to give your kids experiences you never had.

Watching him take it all in — the ships, the shows, the chaos, the pure excitement — was the best part of the trip.

Back to the OR tomorrow.

But for a few days, the only job that mattered was being his dad.










03/14/2026

How plastic surgeons get patients now… apparently.

Step 1:
Give a lecture in front of Harvard diplomas.
Explain anatomy.
Demonstrate surgical technique.

Audience response: 😐

Step 2:
Put on a ridiculous coat.
Lip sync to trending audio.
Make an Instagram reel.

Audience response: 👀

Medicine has always been serious work.
Social media… not so much.

I’ve realized that sometimes people aren’t looking for another formal lecture — they want to see the human being behind the credentials.

So yes, the CV is still ridiculous.
The training is still real.
The surgery is still meticulous.

But every now and then… the fur coat makes an appearance.

Turns out personality and expertise can coexist.

And honestly, that’s probably healthier for everyone.

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Honored to be recognized for the third consecutive year as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.Castle Connolly physicians are n...
03/11/2026

Honored to be recognized for the third consecutive year as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Castle Connolly physicians are nominated by their peers and vetted for clinical excellence, outcomes, and professional integrity. That recognition means more than any advertisement ever could.

My commitment has always been simple: evidence-based surgery, meticulous technique, and natural, structurally sound results that age well.

Grateful for the trust my patients place in me every day.

Divorce is one of the highest sustained stress events a person can experience.Your body goes into survival mode.Cortisol...
03/09/2026

Divorce is one of the highest sustained stress events a person can experience.

Your body goes into survival mode.

Cortisol rises.
Sleep suffers.
Collagen drops.
Inflammation climbs.

And your face reflects it.

This isn’t about vanity.

It’s about biology.

The good news?

Stress aging can be addressed — structurally and intelligently.

03/09/2026

How I chose plastic surgery.

In medical school I saved my surgery rotation for last… because I was absolutely sure of one thing:

I did not want to be a surgeon.

In my defense, most of the ones I had met up to that point were… intense.

But somewhere during that rotation I realized something.

These were my people.

People who liked fixing problems.
People who liked working with their hands.
People who could see structure, anatomy, and aesthetics all at the same time.

And for someone who grew up loving art and building things, it clicked.

The idea that you could actually fix something in a tangible way was addictive.

I thought surgery wasn’t for me.

Turns out it was exactly where I belonged.

03/08/2026

Hot take from a plastic surgeon:

Threads aren’t a facelift.
A facelift isn’t threads.

But that doesn’t mean threads are useless.

I’m 50. I perform deep plane facelifts.
And I just got threads.

Why? Because the right treatment depends on timing, goals, and lifestyle.

Right now I can’t take facelift downtime — I have a young son and a busy operating schedule. Threads give me a subtle lift and a bridge until I’m ready for surgery.

And for the record: absorbable thread lifts don’t prevent future facelifts.

Good aesthetics isn’t about ideology.

It’s about patient selection.

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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.