Dr. Kim L. Crosby, MD, FACS
Surgeon
2391 Court Dr Suite 110 Gastonia NC, 28054Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Kim Crosby graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago in 1991. She completed a 6 year residency at Cook County Hospital then went on to
do a Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker Medical Center. She has practiced in Gaston & Mecklenburg Counties since 1998.
Dr. Crosby began providing minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures in 2001. She was featured in an NBC Universal News segment on the cosmetic filler Selphyl in 2009. Dr. Crosby has been named as one of America’s Top Surgeons in her field by the Consumers’ Research Council of America 3 consecutive years. She was voted “Gaston’s Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in 2017. She is Board Certified in Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Dr. Kim L. Crosby, MD, FACS's Expert Contributions
What happens if stitches aren't removed?
Some stitches are intentionally not removed because they are designed to dissolve over time. Other stitches that do not dissolve must be removed. When this type is not removed in a timely fashion, the skin will begin to grow over the suture material, which then becomes embedded, creating a potential nidus for infection. READ MORE
Is getting a cyst removed painful?
Your surgeon should use plenty of local anesthetic (numbing medicine). You should only feel a small pin prick sensation when the needle is inserted. If the anesthetic is buffered with bicarb it doesn't even burn when injected. Some surgeons offer something for relaxation or to minimize anxiety prior to the procedure. READ MORE
Should I do something with my neck cyst?
Yes. Most neck cysts are benign but the best way to be sure of the cause of the cyst is to have it removed and sent to the lab for the pathologist to evaluate it. READ MORE
Will my facial surgery scars always remain?
Sadly, yes. Any time the skin is cut whether by accident or intention there will be a scar and yes the scar is permanent. Scars can be minimized. If thick or raised the scar may benefit from a scar revision. Microneedling can also improve the appearance of a scar. Consult with a reliable cosmetic surgeon to learn more about your options. READ MORE
Does eyelid surgery leave scars?
All surgery leaves scars. When done well the scars should be minimal and hidden in the skin fold. READ MORE
What can I do with my arm lipoma?
Lipomas tend to grow larger over time so, yes, you should probably consider having it removed. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a neck cyst surgery?
The most common type of cyst on the neck is a sebaceous cyst. This type of cyst is limited to the skin and the soft tissue immediately underlying the skin. It will take about a week for the skin to heal but since the muscles are not involved, it should not be terribly painful. READ MORE
Is there a safe cosmetic surgery to thin out my hips?
Consider liposuction. READ MORE
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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