Meet Toledo Plastic Surgeon Craig W. Colville, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Craig Colville, M.D. is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery in the Toledo area since 1990. He has established an outpatient, 24 hour recovery process for breast surgery most commonly augmentation, lift, reduction, and implant revision. He uses all types of breast implants including shaped gel and gummy bear implants. Dr. Colville is actively involved in silicone breast implant research, as well as a member of Novo, National Counsel of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics. His facial surgery interests now include endoscopic and minimal incision procedures for the face, neck, brow and eyelids. To complete the facial rejuvenation process, chemical peels of the skin and rhinoplasty are often performed. Body contour procedures include abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and/or lift and tightening to the hips, back, buttock, thighs, and arms. Powered or ultrasonic liposuction is often used to further enhance results for his patients. For many years Dr. Colville has been individualizing surgical procedures for patients after massive weight loss including newer procedures such as bra line back lift and extended arm or flank lift. His interest in noninvasive procedures began over 12 years ago with BOTOX® Cosmetic and now includes Dysport™. He has used dermal fillers including Juvederm Injectable Gel™, Restylane® and Perlane® frequently since they were approved for use in the United States. He is a speaker for Juvederm Injectable Gel™ Roundtable Program and serves as a trainer for injectable cosmetic procedures such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvederm Injectable Gel™.
Dr. Colville is a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), and is an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He received two additional certificates for Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has twice been Chief of Plastic Surgery at The Toledo Hospital and has surgical privileges at every hospital and surgical center in the Toledo and Northwest Ohio area. In addition, Dr. Colville is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Toledo Medical Center. He serves on the medical advisory board for the Victory Center which provides services to cancer patients and their families. He has a strong interest and is active in providing breast reconstruction for Northwest Ohio.
Dr. Colville was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and graduated with honors in 1979. He received his Doctorate of Medicine at The Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. Internship and residency in general surgery were completed at The Indiana University Medical Center from 1983-1988. His residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery was at Indiana University Medical Center, under Dr. James Bennett finishing in June of 1990. Post residency training has included further training in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, and cosmetic endoscopic surgery. Dr. Colville dedicates several weeks annually to attending national conferences and educational seminars to ensure optimal results for his patients. He has recently been a guest speaker for The Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, and for other local women’s groups. Dr. Colville resides in Sylvania with his wife Janet, and has four children.
