Craft MD

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

04/13/2026

Protect your skin - and your man. 💪

04/12/2026

You can’t make everyone happy.

Even the Grand Canyon is sitting on one-star reviews.

“Too big.”
“Nothing to do.”
“Overrated.”

If that doesn’t tell you everything you need to know…

In aesthetics, the same result will get:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Life-changing”
⭐️ “I expected more”

Same outcome. Different expectations.

That’s why this isn’t about pleasing everyone.

It’s about:
• saying no to the wrong cases
• setting expectations before you ever touch a syringe or scalpel
• and delivering results that actually hold up over time

Because if your goal is universal approval…
you’re going to make bad decisions trying to get there.

— Dr. Craft

Results vary. Appropriate patient selection and expectations matter.

This is a concentric pattern of smooth absorbable monofilament threads placed around the point of maximal projection.The...
04/10/2026

This is a concentric pattern of smooth absorbable monofilament threads placed around the point of maximal projection.

The goal is not bulk volume.

It’s biostimulation.

Absorbable threads (commonly PDO or PCL) act as a temporary scaffold and have been shown to stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen formation as they resorb. Over time, this can translate into:

• improved skin texture and tone
• mild tightening in early laxity
• subtle contour refinement
• enhanced tissue quality

In the right patient, the result is incremental, natural improvement—not an abrupt or exaggerated change.

What this is not:

This is not a substitute for:
• surgical gluteal augmentation
• fat transfer (BBL)
• large-volume enhancement

If your goal is significant size increase, this is the wrong procedure.

Where this works best:

• early or mild skin laxity
• texture irregularities
• patients seeking subtle refinement
• those prioritizing skin quality over volume

What determines the outcome:

Technique.
Placement.
Patient selection.

Because the best aesthetic results don’t look treated—
they just look better.

— Dr. Craft

Medical disclaimer:
Educational content only. Results vary based on anatomy, tissue quality, and treatment plan. Absorbable thread treatments are not a substitute for surgical gluteal augmentation. Medical procedures should be performed by a qualified provider after individualized evaluation.

This isn’t a glow up.At 40, I looked like what most high-functioning professionals accept as “normal” —slightly overweig...
04/09/2026

This isn’t a glow up.

At 40, I looked like what most high-functioning professionals accept as “normal” —
slightly overweight, under-recovered, inflamed, and running on willpower.

And I was doing everything I thought was right.

At 50, the difference isn’t motivation.
It’s understanding what actually drives how your body functions.

Hormones matter.
Muscle mass matters.
Sleep matters.
Metabolic health matters.

And environment matters more than most people are willing to admit.

This isn’t about chasing youth.
It’s about removing the variables that accelerate decline.

Most people don’t need more effort.
They need a better system.

Gen X didn’t glow up.
We optimized.








⚖️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results will vary. Any decisions regarding hormone therapy, peptides, nutrition, or exercise should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

04/09/2026

This is a concentric pattern of smooth absorbable monofilament threads placed around the point of maximal projection.

The goal is not bulk volume.

It’s biostimulation and structural support.

These threads act as a temporary scaffold and, over time, can stimulate collagen formation and improve:

• skin texture and tone
•* mild* laxity
• subtle contour refinement
• tissue quality in the treated area

In the right patient, that translates into a smoother, tighter, more refined contour—not an exaggerated or overfilled result.

Let’s be clear about what this is not:

This is not a substitute for:
• surgical gluteal augmentation
• fat transfer (BBL)
• large-volume enhancement

If you’re looking for dramatic size change, this isn’t the procedure.

Where this works well:

• early skin laxity
• mild contour irregularities
• patients wanting subtle projection support
• those prioritizing skin quality and refinement over size

What matters most:

Technique. Placement. Patient selection.

Because when done correctly, the goal isn’t to look “treated.”

It’s to look… better—without anyone knowing why.

— Dr. Craft

Educational content only. Results vary based on anatomy, tissue quality, and treatment plan. Not a substitute for surgical gluteal augmentation.

04/07/2026

This isn’t a glow up.

It’s a standard.

10 years ago—overweight, bloated, not training with intent.
Like a lot of men in their 40s, I was productive… but not disciplined where it actually mattered.

At 50, that changed.

Not from motivation—
from structure.

• lifting heavy, consistently
• high protein, low glycemic nutrition
• dialing in recovery
• targeted medical optimization
• eliminating the habits that weren’t serving me

And sometimes it takes a major life event to force that shift.

Most people want results without changing the system that created the problem.

That never works.

You don’t get a different outcome from the same inputs.

This isn’t about looking younger.

It’s about becoming harder to break, harder to ignore, and more in control of your physiology than you’ve ever been.

That’s not a glow up.

That’s an upgrade.

— Dr. Craft



Medical therapies discussed (including hormones and peptides) require individualized evaluation and physician supervision. This content is for educational purposes only.

04/06/2026

For real though—I never thought this life would be possible when I was 14. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.

04/05/2026

We prioritize efficiency over personal judgement 🏳️🌈

Most men are still dosing testosterone like it’s 1995.One large intramuscular injection.Once a week.Massive spike → grad...
04/03/2026

Most men are still dosing testosterone like it’s 1995.

One large intramuscular injection.
Once a week.
Massive spike → gradual crash.

That’s not physiology—that’s a rollercoaster.

Your body doesn’t produce testosterone in one weekly bolus. It releases it in small, steady pulses throughout the day. When we ignore that rhythm, patients often feel it:
• Energy peaks and dips
• Mood variability
• Fluctuating libido
• Estrogen swings from supraphysiologic spikes

Daily microdosing—administered subcutaneously—changes the game.

By delivering smaller, consistent doses, we more closely replicate the body’s natural endocrine pattern:
• Stable serum testosterone levels
• Fewer peaks → less aromatization to estrogen
• More consistent energy, focus, and performance
• Improved symptom control with fewer side effects

There’s also a practical advantage—subcutaneous injections are typically better tolerated, less invasive, and easier to incorporate into a daily routine.

This is a more modern, physiology-driven approach to optimization—not just replacement.

At CraftMD, we don’t follow outdated protocols. We tailor hormone optimization to how the body actually works—precision dosing, data-driven monitoring, and a focus on long-term performance and health.

If you’re still riding the weekly injection rollercoaster, it may be time to rethink your protocol.

Contact us to learn more about our hormone optimization program.

04/03/2026

Most men are dosing their testosterone like it’s 1998.

One large injection.
Once a week.
Big spike → slow crash.

That’s not how your body works.

Endogenous testosterone is released in a steady, physiologic pattern — not a weekly bolus.

When you switch to daily, low-dose subcutaneous administration, a few things change:

• more stable serum levels
• fewer peaks and troughs
• improved symptom consistency
• often lower aromatization and less fluctuation in estradiol
• better overall tolerability

It’s not about taking more.
It’s about delivering it in a way that actually mirrors human physiology.

Small adjustments in dosing strategy can make a disproportionate difference in how patients feel.

This is where nuance matters.

Chest contouring isn’t about taking something away.It’s about creating something that looks natural on your frame.That m...
04/01/2026

Chest contouring isn’t about taking something away.

It’s about creating something that looks natural on your frame.

That means:
— understanding proportion
— controlling contour
— and knowing when to stop

Because the best results don’t look surgical.
They just look right.

03/31/2026

Most people think chest contouring is about removal.

It’s not.

It’s about proportion.
It’s about balance.
And it’s about creating a result that doesn’t look “done” — just right.

The difference comes down to nuance:
• incision placement
• contour lines
• tissue management
• restraint

That’s where surgical technique becomes artistry.

And that’s what separates a result you notice…
from one you never question.

Address

4630 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ
85018

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+16027866973

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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.