Profile of E. Stirling Craig, Dr

As a previous reconstructive microsurgery fellow and Assistant Professor at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. E. Stirling Craig is one of the few plastic surgeons in the Houston area that specializes in the microsurgical procedures required for free flap reconstruction for breast cancer and lymphedema patients.

Prior to her fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Craig was educated in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures during a six-year plastic surgery residency at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Craig obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. Her approachability and progressive plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures enable her patients to fully understand the best available procedures and make informed choices about their care.

Dr. Craig is a board-certified plastic surgeon active in several professional organizations that connect her to a wider network of plastic surgeons. Her affiliations include the:

Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Houston Women in Plastic Surgery.

Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery

As one of the few women specializing in microsurgery and plastic surgery, Dr. Craig is co-founder of the Houston Chapter of XX in Health. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote dialogue between local women in healthcare to encourage networking, ideas, and innovative practices. She is also an invited reviewer for peer-reviewed journals in plastic surgery.

Procedures of E. Stirling Craig, Dr ⁽¹³⁾

Procedure	Rank in Houston	Rank in TX	Rank in US
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Houston: 54	Ranked in TX: 93	Ranked in US: 391
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Houston: 42	Ranked in TX: 74	Ranked in US: 329
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Houston: 37	Ranked in TX: 62	Ranked in US: 299
Facial Rejuvenation Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment which aims to restore a youthful appearance to the human face.	Ranked in Houston: 14	Ranked in TX: 72	Ranked in US: 997
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in Houston: 26	Ranked in TX: 54	Ranked in US: 131
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Houston: 43	Ranked in TX: 78	Ranked in US: 374
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in Houston: 20	Ranked in TX: 62	Ranked in US: 236
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in Houston: 3	Ranked in TX: 27	Ranked in US: 28
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in Houston: 29	Ranked in TX: 71	Ranked in US: 349
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Houston: 43	Ranked in TX: 95	Ranked in US: 407
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in Houston: 6	Ranked in TX: 56	Ranked in US: 181
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Oncoplastic breast surgery merges the principles of oncologic and reconstructive surgery, utilizing a spectrum of aesthetic enhancing techniques to address tissue defects and optimize cosmesis from breast cancer surgery.	Ranked in Houston: 1	Ranked in TX: 10	Ranked in US: 4
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in Houston: 10	Ranked in TX: 102	Ranked in US: 669