Dr Stephen M. Krant, MD Plastic Surgeon in La Jolla, California 92037

Name: Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS
Last name: Krant
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1976
Years experience: 47
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.sk-clinic.com/
Business: SK Clinic- La Jolla Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Address: 528 Nautilus St.
Phone: (858) 384-4193
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International phone number: +18583844193
City: La Jolla
State: California
Zip Code: 92037
Country: US
Statement: 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.
Consulting Fees: -1$
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Special Offers: 
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Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
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Clinical Privileges: 
  • Baptist Hospital, Pan American Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Jackson Hospital and Westchester General Hospital
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: Emory University
  • Medical: MD, Yale University School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center
  • Plastic Surgery, Yale New Haven Hospital

Stephen M. Krant, MD

Member of: 
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8321913,-117.276016

Primary location: 
Location name: La Jolla
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.8475,-117.2750015
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Arm Lift
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Biocorneum
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cyst Removal
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lightsheer Laser
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Lower Facelift
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sientra Breast Implants
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thermage
  • Thermage FLX
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 9869
Answer count: 348
Review count: 29
5 star count: 13
Total star count: 13
Star rating: 4.0033201498575
Lead count last three months: 3
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 11, 2008
Profile modified: Jul 16, 2023
Profile photo modified: Jul 16, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 19, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • La Jolla, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8475,-117.2750015

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mole Removal (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Reconstruction (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mommy Makeover (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Liposculpture (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2023 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
  • $6000 – Mar 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5000 – Sep 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $5000 – Sep 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8000 – Mar 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8000 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Facelift Prices

  • $15000 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
  • $32000 – Sep 1, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $32000 – Sep 1, 2015 – La Jolla, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA
  • $15000 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $13000 – Jul 2022 – La Jolla, CA
  • $13000 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA

Breast Reconstruction Prices

  • $8000 – Jul 2022 – La Jolla, CA
  • $1500 – Jul 2022 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8000 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA
  • $1500 – Jan 2012 – La Jolla, CA

Breast Lift Prices

  • $8000 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8000 – Dec 2011 – La Jolla, CA

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $8500 – Oct 2018 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8725 – Jul 2014 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8500 – Jan 2013 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8725 – Mar 2011 – La Jolla, CA
  • $8725 – Mar 2011 – La Jolla, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
SK Clinic, https://www.sk-clinic.com/
Address
528 Nautilus St., La Jolla, California, US, 92037 (GPS coordinates: 32.8321913,-117.276016)
Phone
+18584543161
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Created / Modified
Jun 12, 2018 / Nov 9, 2020

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Treatments
Galderma Offer
Feb 15, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Is my septum deviated and is it severe enough to be covered by insurance?
Rhinoplasty
Mar 19, 2020
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!
Is my philtrum long? Is there anything I can do about this?
Rhinoplasty
Mar 19, 2020
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!
What kind of cosmetic procedure/plastic surgeries could I have to make my overall appearance bette
Rhinoplasty
Mar 19, 2020
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. ...
What procedure (other than tummy tuck w/ lipo) would best improve my stomach?
Tummy Tuck
Mar 19, 2020
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...
I am ready to take the plunge for a mini facelift or neck lift. Can this be done in 2 phases if I
Facelift
Mar 19, 2020
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...
Can I get by with having just lipo on my abdomen, flank and back area? Or is a tummy tuck needed a
Tummy Tuck
Mar 19, 2020
Your best result would be an abdominoplasty with tightening
of your rectus muscles (midline) and the oblique fascia (lateral). This will
give you the contour and tightening that your “core” needs. It will also
decrease the “sway” in your lower back. Liposculpture of your flanks and
back-braline will sculpt your torso. This will be an ideal course of action for
you. Good luck!
How can snoopy deformity be treated?
Breast Implant Revision
Mar 19, 2020
I agree that a larger implant might increase the “snoopy” dog
appearance . . . but doing a mastopexy with the secondary augmentation will
correct the “snoopy” look by raising the nipple complex to the apex of the
mound. Check with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck!
What rhinoplasty procedure is best for bulbous, flat, Asian nose with wide nostrils?
Rhinoplasty
Mar 19, 2020
Not an easy solution, but I would do a tip plasty to give you
more definition by sculpting the cartilages and add a cartilage graft to the
tip for projection. Reducing the width of the nostrils will also give a thinner
appearing nose. The incision is hidden in the alar crease. Third, if the nose
needs more definition on the dorsum, then I would use crushed cartilage in the
midline. Good luck!
Am I a good candidate for liposuction and tummy tuck or should I lose more weight?
Tummy Tuck/Liposuction
Mar 19, 2020
You are an excellent candidate for an abdominoplasty with
tightening of the rectus abdominus muscle (midline) and oblique muscle/fascia
(lateral). Also, liposuction of your flanks and back will give you a great
result. By tightening the anterior and oblique muscles, you will also
help/”cure” your lower back discomfort and improve your “sway” back! Good luck!
Do I qualify for a breast reduction? Would it include a lift, or is that extra?
Breast Reduction
Mar 19, 2020
Your diagnosis is bilateral mammary hypertrophy with multiple
symptoms: Pain, back, neck, shoulders, headache – chronic, rash –
inframammary. Anthem BC/BS should definitely cover the reduction mammoplasty
CPT 19318-50, and should cover the hospital and anesthesia expenses. You need
to find a board-certified plastic surgeon who will accept the insurance
coverage. Good luck!
Will a tummy tuck make my silhouette squarish?
Tummy Tuck
Mar 19, 2020
It is important for your consult with a plastic surgeon to
determine how much skin can be removed safely without a vertical
incision. I appreciate your desire to keep your “hourglass” figure . . . but I
would definitely sculpt your buttock and lateral/posterior thighs to put
everything in ideal proportion. Good luck!
How to fix my banana rolls?
Liposuction
Mar 19, 2020
Your “fullness” in your buttock and posterior/lateral thigh
can be sculpted to improve your already excellent figure. Liposculpture can
contour your lateral hips/thighs, inner thigh and anterior thigh. The photos
don't show it, but I bet you have a significant amount of lipodystrophy (fat)
anteriorly, including the medial knee area. The incisions are small (
Want a revision without a lift - is this possible? What implant size will I need to achieve that?
Breast Augmentation
Mar 19, 2020
You are asking a lot without doing a mastopexy . . . which would be ideal! The plan would be as follows:

Remove implant (325 cc HP).
Revise capsule with capsulectomy or capsulorrhaphy . . . to decrease the lateral position of the implant.
New prosthesis . . . size to be determined as to size you want (within reason).
Internal mastopexy – tack the posterior breast tissue to the anterior pectoralis muscle . . . this will stabilize the breast mound higher without the external i...

What causes this horizontal line in my stomach? Treatments?
Liposuction
Mar 19, 2020
The hortizontal creases lines are “normal.” You seeing
relatively small amount of lipodystrophy (fat) in the lower abdomen.
Continue working out, especially with your abdominals. If the lower fullness
from your umbilicus to the pubic area does not improve, then limited
liposculpture can be done with one small incision in the suprapubic area. Good
luck!
I want a smaller nose when I smile. Is it possible?
Rhinoplasty
Mar 19, 2020
You are an excellent candidate for a tip plasty to reduce the
fullness of your tip. This will remove excess fibrofatty tissue and sculpt the
lower lateral cartilages to give you less bulbous appearance and better tip projection. Secondly, your nostrils are wide, especially
when you smile. This can be corrected with incisions below the nostrils and
alar rim. The combination of these procedures will give you the
sculpted/elegant tip contour. Good luck!

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Last updated on 11/21/2023