San Jose
Location
19+
Years
Plastic
Specialty
Dr. Steven Bates is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Jose, California, with expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the hand, breast, and body. He graduated first in his class from Chicago Medical School and completed a six-year plastic surgery residency at Stanford University, followed by a year as clinical instructor in Hand and Microsurgery at UCLA. Dr. Bates spent 13 years at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation before joining Reveal Plastic Surgery in San Jose.
Chicago Medical School
Stanford University (Plastic Surgery)
UCLA (Hand and Microsurgery)
Dr. Steven Bates
★ 5.0 (10 reviews)
Microsurgery
March 5, 2026
Dr. Bates has been the most meaningful part of my self-improvement journey. From the very beginning, he saw me as an individual and understood my personal goals and concerns. Because of his care and expertise, my life has truly changed. For the first time, I feel empowered, confident, and completely at peace with my body. The entire team made this experience even more special. Donna, Tammy, Yaya, and especially my nurse Maria treated me with such kindness and compassion. They made me feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. I never once felt alone in this process. The office is absolutely beautiful, with a warm and comforting atmosphere that instantly puts you at ease. I am beyond grateful for Dr. Bates and his incredible team. This experience has meant more to me than I can fully express. 2nd Review for Hollie I don’t even know where to begin. For more than 10 years, I carried the weight of my scars and cratering — trying treatment after treatment, hoping for change, and feeling disappointed every time. It affected my confidence more than I ever admitted out loud. I had started to believe this was just something I would have to live with forever. Then I met Hollie. What she has done for my skin feels nothing short of life-changing. She saw hope where I had lost it. Her patience, precision, and incredible attention to detail made me feel like I truly mattered. She didn’t just treat my skin — she cared about my journey. When I saw my results, I was honestly emotional. For the first time in over a decade, I feel comfortable in my own skin. I feel confident. I feel free. Hollie, thank you for giving me back something I thought was gone forever. You have no idea how much this means to me.
November 11, 2025
Dr. Bates is an incredibly skilled and humble surgeon. After interviewing several surgeons locally and out of state, he was the only one who truly listened and delivered on all my requests. He’s approachable, easy to talk to, and his work speaks for itself. In a single day, he performed a lower blepharoplasty, fat grafting to the face, chin liposuction, and a breast lift with a small reduction. Natural, tasteful results are possible for younger patients like me approaching 40. The combination of procedures complemented each other beautifully, giving me a refreshed, balanced look without anyone being able to pinpoint exactly why. If you want refined, natural results and a surgeon who truly cares about delivering on your goals, Dr. Bates is the one to trust. Make suer to ask him to show my before-and-after results in the office. His fees are also very reasonable for the Bay Area.
March 26, 2025
Great Result Wonderful People
Dr. Bates did my facelift and I am thrilled with the results. People are always shocked when I share that I had one because the results are so natural and flattering. He is a kind and thoughtful surgeon. The office staff could not be nicer or more caring. I have friends that come from as far away as Washington and Idaho to see the surgeons at reveal.
August 16, 2024
Rare perfection from this skilled surgeon & his stellar team
I am so grateful for exceptional care during my tummy tuck and liposuction procedures. Dr. Bates and his staff were flawless. I love my belly button creation, my scars are minimal, and the personalized approach made all the difference. The surgery center was top quality.
June 27, 2022
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.
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