Dr. Stephen M. Krant is a board-certified plastic surgeon and the founder and medical director of SK Clinic in La Jolla, California. With over 45 years in practice, Dr. Krant has performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries for patients in the San Diego area and beyond. Known for having the utmost attention to detail, Dr. Krant specializes in breast enhancement surgeries, tummy tucks, and mommy makeovers, as well as facelifts, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty. His practice also offers nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, skin tightening, laser skin resurfacing, and more. With every procedure that he performs, Dr. Krant aims to create a natural-looking, youthful result. Many of his patients tell him that his enhancements have touched every aspect of their lives, improving them for the better. He believes that a successful result starts by understanding each patient’s motivations and goals. He also hires only the most qualified staff to ensure his patients have a warm, comfortable, and fulfilling experience, from their very first consultation to the last post-operative follow-up appointment. Dr. Krant earned his medical degree at Yale University’s School of Medicine. He completed two residencies—the first in general surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, and the second in plastic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Krant is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. With thorough training in reconstructive plastic surgery in addition to cosmetic work, Dr. Krant is able to provide an even deeper level of care for patients touched by birth defects, injury, or cancer. He frequently performs breast reconstruction surgery on breast cancer survivors, in addition to surgical corrections of deformities. Dr. Krant considers it an honor to support his La Jolla patients with meticulous work that can help them feel like themselves again. When not treating plastic surgery patients in the San Diego area, Dr. Krant is active in the larger medical community through his memberships in the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Throughout his years of practice, Dr. Krant has received many honors, including being voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” in La Jolla for 13 consecutive years by the readers of La Jolla Light.
My breast reduction and lift surgery at age 72 has been life changing. Some people have larger ears and noses as they get older... my breasts just kept growing and eventually they bothered my neck shoulders and developed horrible rashes on the underside of the breasts. I finally took the leap and consulted with Dr. Krant. I scheduled my surgery immediately and 5 months after the surgery i am so happy with the results. Dr. Krant is so skillful. The surgery and aftercare have been amazing and I am so grateful for feeling better. I wish I had done the surgery sooner.
Dr. Stephen Krant is an amazing detailed and talented plastic surgeon. I’ve had 2 separate surgeries where he relived 12 years of pain from neck fusion. Scar tissue had developed after a surgery I had in 2010, it was essentially choking me. He removed the scar tissue and thanks to Dr. Krant and his amazing attentive staff, I can breathe easily for the first time in 12 years. Second surgery there was a mass on the back of my neck, he removed that mass; again for the first time in 12 years I’ve had complete pain relief from tingling/excruciating prickly pain in my fingers and hands, pain in my forearm and neck pain; full and complete pain relief! Dr. Krant Has stellar skills, and really cares about his patients. It’s almost like a second family. He makes sure you recover well! It is my personal opinion Dr. Krant and his office Are an awesome team working diligently to improve your life.
Dr. Krant-and his team- are exceptional. I trust this doctor completely and he is so skillful in providing great plastic surgery results and a natural look. I had rhinoplasty 20 years ago and recently went back for a tummy tuck and breast reduction. My self-esteem has been enhanced immeasurably. I’m able to be more active and am more confident with my physical appearance. No words to describe my gratitude.
Dr Krant is a brilliant plastic surgeon -- and the kindest, most talented, compassionate dr I have ever met in more than 4 decades. He truly cares about each patient, and always goes above and beyond. I was referred to him by several friends who raved about his expertise and experience, as well as his incredibly caring bedside manner. The results speak for themselves - am thrilled with the plastic surgery he performed. The results make a big difference and still are naturalistic. Pre and post op, Dr. Krant bent over backwards to assist. I met with Dr Krant his team met several times to make sure I understood everything and that every question was answered. Post surgery, I met with Dr Krant and his team and had calls from his team more than 4 times -- just because they cared so much. Am SO happy with the result. Best medical decision I have every made.
I went in for a consultation August 2020 and all of my questions were thoroughly addressed for my mommy makeover. The staff were very thoughtful, polite, and exceptionally professional. I had my surgery in October of 2020 and I love my results. As an African American woman, I was worried about how I would scar as I am prone to keloids and hyperpigmentation. Dr. Krant and his staff went above and beyond to care for me after my surgery. When my car was having issues and the person who had to drive to and from my appointments could not pick me up, Dr. Krant had a staff member use his personal vehicle to drive me home. When I needed to take medical leave from school due to my healing, Dr. Krant wrote a letter for me so that I could provide it to my university to excuse me for the time out of courses. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder 5 months after my cosmetic surgeries that would entail myself getting laparoscopic surgery through my abdomen and Dr. Krant reached out to one of my medical health providers to get/share information regarding how I would be cut. Dr. Krant made me feel comfortable and cared for with his amazing bedside manners. His attentiveness to my desires for my appearance and my overall needs was AMAZING. I am now 10 months post op and I have had no issues with my healing process. He and his staff have my highest recommendation!!!
I am 8 months post Tummy Tuck, and I am very pleased with the results. Dr. Krant took the time to explain the procedure and the reason why the need of two hernia repair along with the tummy tuck. His staff is also super friendly and willing to help any time. I am very grateful that I chose Dr. Krant for this procedure.
I am 11 months post-op for a tummy tuck and I am very happy with my result. In addition, the care I received from everyone at SK Clinic, especially Dr. Krant and his nursing staff, was excellent. It was a big surgery, with a somewhat difficult recovery, and every step of the way I felt informed and well-cared for. The after care couldn't have been more attentive and I felt like the goal of my complete satisfaction was never abandoned. Today I'm super happy with the result; my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Now SK Clinic takes care of all my skin care needs, and I'm very grateful.
Absolutely in Love with my results. This is my second time back with Dr. krant, I had a breast aug. over ten years ago (which looked fabulous) and just recently after having a baby decided to get a lift & some lipo to get my mom bod back and he did it again.. I couldn’t be happier!! Dr. Krant truly cares about his patients and his team is beyond wonderful, they made me feel comfortable and safe.. it honestly felt like family. Not only is Dr. Krant looking out for what’s best for your health and body & making sure he hears you out as to what you want, but also extremely knowledgeable in his craft (more then any other Dr. I’ve met.) He’s truly the BEST!!! I wouldn’t go with any other Dr. I can’t thank him and his team enough..
I had breast augmentation and Dr. Krant did an amazing job. They are the perfect size. They look so natural just like I wanted. The scar I can barely see it and it's been only 2 months and it will get better so that is amazing. I have never seen such a perfect work. I am so happy!
Dr. Krant and his team were amazing the whole way through. Not only do I love the results (then and now 1 year later), but the level of care provided by the entire team at S.K. Clinic was outstanding. Before, during and after my procedure, I always felt like I was part of a very close knit family. Dr. Krant is truly one of a kind! Easy to talk to, informative, and shows a genuine interest in you and your goals. I highly recommend!
The photo shows that your distal septum is deviated to the right, making the nostril smaller and decreasing your airway/flow. Correction of the distal septum will correct that problem. And, yes, insurance may cover it. But, a complete exam is necessary to evaluate the rest of the septum (cartilage and bone). Also, the anesthetic evaluation will determine what else will be necessary to give you the best overall functional and aesthetic result. Good luck!
The upper lip appears relatively long . . . distance between the columella and Cupid's bow of the lip. This can be shortened with an ellipse of skin at the base of the nose just below the nostrils. The scar heals well . . . but these will be a fine line scar. It has to be worth the trade-off to gain the aesthetic result that you want. It will often positively improve your Cupid's bow! Good luck!
From this photo alone, I can speak to the rhinoplasty/septoplasty which will lower the dorsum conservatively, as well as giving the nasal tip better/finer contour/size. By reshaping the nose, the overall shape and symmetry of the face will be improved. Also, checkout your chin position in relations to the base of your nose . . . if the chin is more recessed, then a chin augmentation with an anatomic implant (done through an intractable incision) will put the face in better symmetry. Good luck!
Your ideal procedure is a full/extended “tummy tuck” which includes tightening the rectus muscle/fascia from the xiphoid/breast bone to the pubic area. This is called repair of the diastasis recti muscle. This effectively improves your “core” which in turn will help connect low back discomfort secondary to the laxity. Also, the oblique muscles/fascia can be tightened from the midline lateral to your hip bone! The end result is a flat abdomen and flank area (lipo) with the scar hidden in your bikini!! Good luck!
Ideally, one procedure would treat the neck (submental platysmaplasty) through a small 2-cm incision beneath the chin crease and treat the entire face through the pre and postauricular incisions. Secondly, the neck can be done through the submental (2-cm) incision with lipo of the neck and jowl region. Small incisions behind each earlobe will be used for lipo from this direction. These procedures will sculpt the neck, jowls and jawline. Also, I would do a Fraxel re:pair at the same time to tighten the skin of the face and neck . . . and décolleté as well. Ask your plastic surgeon about all of the “added” procedures that can give you your ideal result! Good luck!