Steven J. Bates, MD

I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Bates and his staff for their work. My daughter had a chin implant procedure done by Dr. Bates that looks and feels absolutely natural as possible. I did a lot of research and interviewed several plastic surgeons in the Bay Area and decided to go with Dr. Bates because of his excellent credentials, kindness and knowledge. He explained the entire procedure in detail, including the appropriate chin size that would balance out my daughter’s entire face. My daughter felt comfortable with the procedure every step of the way. We are absolutely thrilled with the results! Dr. Bates and his staff thoroughly exceeded our expectations.

Dr Bates is an extremely skilled plastic surgeon as well as a very kind and empathetic Doctor. I needed a lumpectomy (and a reduction on the other breast to match) and he did a truly amazing job. I now have slightly smaller breasts that look natural and well shaped .... I always feel like the result that he achieved turned my distressing experience with cancer from lemons into lemonade! I am deeply grateful to Dr Bates for both his great work and his kindness. He is a wonderful and very talented Doctor.

Dr. Bates is hands down the best. He explains everything with detail and answers any questions so you feel comfortable. I would recommend anyone planning on getting a breast augmentation to go to him. I have heard nothing but good things about this Dr. Bates and the other doctors at this office. The staff and nurses are knowledgeable and super nice and my whole experience was awesome and since it was my first surgical experience and a really good one from the time I made the appointment till my last was a really good experience I was always seen right away. I never sat waiting like at some other doctors offices I’ve been to before I I discovered Dr. Bates. Did I Mention I love my results!!!! I got exactly what I wanted . I couldn’t be happier. Let them know you saw my review when you make your appointment!! You won’t be disappointed.

Dr Bates delivered an amazing experience from start to finish. I met with him for a complimentary consultation for breast augmentation and lift for mild tuberous breasts. The first encounter was super pleasant! His bedside manner is superb! He was clear in explaining what would give me the best outcome and answered all my (many) questions. He knew I had done my research and was very transparent about everything that could be done. I saw him a second time because I had even more questions, and he was just as kind as the first time. I had 8 other consultations, but ended up going back to Dr Bates because he gave me the best information and scenario for my particular case. Every appointment with him was this way. I got my BA/BL a week ago, and he nailed it! Even though my case was slightly complicated, his work looks fantastic and I'm thrilled with the results so far. I highly recommend him for all your PS needs. I also got Botox for my TMJ with him, and one syringe of Voluma, and I'm pleased with both! Dr Bates rocks!!!

I could not have made a better decision than choosing Dr. Bates as my plastic surgeon. I had been wanting a BBL on and off for years, as I had wanted to transform my athletic build to more feminine. When I consulted with Dr. Bates, I knew he envisioned everything exactly what I was hoping to accomplish with this surgery. The two most important things that stood out to me was his honesty about the results he could accomplish with one BBL surgery and the fact that he was not trying to sell himself. He really showed that he cares about his patients, which is why I chose to move forward with him, rather than various other surgeons in CA. During my consultation, he was also very honest about the complications that can happen with getting a BBL, and gave plenty of pamphlets explaining everything one should know before surgery. I had already talked myself out of getting a BBL various times because I would go read the horror stories about women going to Miami or Mexico to get a less expensive procedure done, but then are faced with numerous complications, and unfortunately, sometimes death. With Dr. Bates, because he showed he cared about his patients and was being honest about everything, I felt extremely confident in him and his staff. Fast forward to two days later, I was in the OR getting a BBL by Dr. Bates! Not to brag, but I had probably one of the best recoveries post BBL surgery. The day after my surgery, I had to stop myself from moving around too much. I felt amazing, only a little sore on my abdomen, back, and butt. A better word to describe the feeling was sensitive. I felt so good, and already happy with my new body, even though I had a lot of swelling. My 1-week post-op appointment with Dr. Bates made me feel like a million dollars, because I felt amazing and was healing very well. Of course, there are so many factors that play into recovery, but I can guarantee that a plastic surgeon who performed your surgery properly plays a large role. If you are looking for a plastic surgeon, I highly recommend choosing Dr. Bates. He is not only a phenomenal surgeon, but he is also a very down to earth human being. I made the best decision for myself when choosing Dr. Bates as my plastic surgeon!