Dr. R. Lee Steely MD FACS

04/18/2008 Posted by KTSS

I have been considering getting breast augmentation for a very long time but was too skeptical about the whole thing. After doing careful research, I decided to go with Dr. Steely because of his view of "be proportionate to your body" and not look overdone. During my consultation, he was able to answer my many questions with clarity which put me at ease. I personally hate going to the doctor but Dr. Steely and his staff made it so pleasant every time I was there. I decided to have silicone implants instead if saline. My husband who is also a doctor (not plastic surgeon though) thinks they are the best job he has seen. Plus, there is no ridiculous wait time at the office as the staffs are efficient. So if you have to see him during lunch while at work, it is definitely doable. Overall, he has exceeded my expectation and I wish I would have got them in my early 20's and not waited till my late 20's.

Pros: Everything

Cons: none

03/31/2008 Posted by nycstrawberry

Dr. Steely and his team are the most professional people that I have ever met. He was 100% honest with me throughout the entire consultation and procedure. I wanted a breast augmentation and I have a really small frame, so I could only go so big until it would start to look ridiculous. He respected what i wanted instead of trying to sell me a bigger size or other procedures. I never felt rushed in his presence. My case felt like the number one priority for his office even though I knew he had other patients. This was a life changing procedure; I needed someone that was compassionate with superb skills and Dr. Steely is exactly that. He always looked me in the eye when he spoke, very direct, but never arrogant or bored. Everyone at the hospital was wonderful and took great care of me throughout the entire procedure. It's been about 2 weeks since my operation but I was up and out the day after. My follow ups were just as warm and welcoming as my initial consultation. I now have a natural looking fuller figure and I can't thank him enough!!! I got exactly what I asked for and there is not a single friend or family member that that I've seen recently who hasn't complimented me on my new profile.

Pros: The entire experience was great and exceeded my expectations on every level.

01/09/2008 Posted by pinkpolkadots

I am a very detail oriented person and have very high expectations. I did a lot of research online & with friends & nurses who had undergone various cosmetic procedures. After that, I created a list of 5 plastic surgeons to visit in Houston. I chose Dr. Steely without hesistation after meeting with the other surgeons for my tummy tuck, lipo, and breast lift & reduction. I had all three procedures performed less than 4 weeks ago, first time for ANY surgery, at St Joseph's.The hospital was better than average, though I felt the hospital experience could have been improved. (The food was edible only, my intake nurse was EXCELLENT, but my recovery nurses were scatter-brained, but friendly) My actual results from the surgeries were excellent. I was back at work in less than a week, which was a lot sooner than I expected. My incisions are very narrow and the stiches are difficult to see if you are looking for them. (this is just 3 wks after surgery). Bruising was minimal, I only had significant bruising from the lipo areas, and that went away quite quickly. My breasts look great, my tummy is flat, and my saddlebags are gone! The staff at Dr. Steely's office is great. As other's have stated they are friendly, available, not condescending AT ALL, and very very helpful. None of the staff or Dr Steely will pressure you in any way to get extra procedures done (that was not the case with other surgeons I have visited) or "sell" you in any way. They are very sincere in their concern for you and your recovery, possibly even more so AFTER you have paid and gotten the surgery completed (again, not the norm). They go the extra distance to provide you with all the info and things you need to recover quickly and look your best (topical creams, endermology treatments, compression garments, antibiotic creams, sports bra, information packets, etc). Bottom line, I am not one to rate nearly any experience a 5 stars. I am a perfectionist. They met my HIGH standards. 5 stars!

Pros: Excellent Results & Surgical Skill , Excellent Care, quick appointments, ontime

Cons: parking garage near building is not my favorite

01/09/2008 Posted by procwil

Words can not express how happy I am with Dr. Steely and my breast aug and tummy tuck! I was very nervous about going in for a consultation. After doing extensive research online I found 100% positive reviews for Dr. Steely. I called his office and set up a consultation - The consultation was FREE! When I arrived, the office was very warm and welcoming. Heather greeted me. She was very pleasant and professional and asked me what I was looking to have done. I then met with Cindy who was extremely down to earth & easy to talk to. I felt so at ease. Dr. Steely came into the room & immediately I felt more comfortable. I told him what my concerns were & he gave me his opinion & answered all my numerous questions. I did not feel rushed at all -- I knew then that I would choose Dr. Steely as my surgeon. When I left I had made up my mind. I figured I should just check with a couple of other surgeons just so I could see a comparison. There was no comparison at all -- Dr Steely by far exceeded my expectations. Not only was he personable, professional & easy going, his fees were by far the best I have seen. I immediately booked my surgery. Before my surgery, I called the office frequently & the staff was always pleasant and eager to answer my questions. I had my surgery on Dec. 11th 2007 @ St Josephs hospital. My whole experience at the hospital was exceptional - I felt no pain & the staff was great! My breast aug and tummy tuck went amazing - the scar on my stomach is very thin and has been healing rapidly. I am happy with the size of my breast aug & since I have returned to work, I have refered 2 people to Dr. Steely as they are so impressed with my results. One other thing I would like to mention is, Dr. Steely & his staff also refers you to a store to get fitted for your bra --- this was an added extra perk as I did not know where I should go. All I can say is Dr. Steely is an asset to the plastic surgery industry. I am so happy!

Pros: Best Plastic surgeon, great staff, positive experience

Cons: none

01/07/2008 Posted by jrinhouston

After doing an extensive search for the most prominent plastic surgeons in Houston, Dr. Steely was one of three we picked for a consultation. These three were well known in the area. Dr. Steely was by far the most personal and attentive to me and what I was wanting. His bed side manner is top notch. I never felt rushed. Even at the free consultation he would have stayed as long as I needed. Your time is important to him. Never makes you wait for your appointment, like some of his colleagues. Friendly and helpful staff round out the experience. St. Joseph's staff was also excellent! After the surgery I was never rushed to leave. Keep up the good work. Will recommend you to anyone.

Pros: Great Experience

Cons: None

01/05/2008 Posted by ashley214

I found Dr. Steely through a friend that had recently had a breast augmentation by him, i had been wanting to get one myself but was sceptical about finding a good doctor. When i went for my FREE consultaion, he and his staff made me feel at home, like no question i had was a stupid one. I didnt even feel like i had to or even wanted to consult with another plastic surgeon. After leaving his office for the first time, i knew he was the doctor for me. I sceduled my apointment one week later and have been VERY satisfied since. He is very profesional, yet he treats you like you are family. St. Josephs Hosptital's staff are also very nice and helpful, they dont rush you out, and are always there if you need them. I couldnt be happier with Dr. Steely, his staff, St. Josephs Hospital, thier staff or my results. Everything was PERFECT!

Pros: Perfect is the only way to describe it!

Cons: NONE

01/04/2008 Posted by grneyes630

Dr. Steely has excellent bedside manner, is never hurried, takes your concerns seriously and is available after hours if needed. He provides honest feedback about what he can or cannot do. His staff is very nice and helpful. They tolerated numerous calls from me when I was concerned or had questions I forgot to ask the dr. I am pleased with my results and highly recommend him. You will be glad you went with him!

Pros: Everything was great!

Cons: none!

11/30/2007 Posted by abreia

I just recently had lipo 10-25-07 he made me feel so comfortable not even knowing this was my first time ever having surgery. After my surgery I had a lot of bleeding and I was very nervous not know that the bleeding was just some fluid and I wasnt going to die from it. Dr steely was able to inform me of this b/c he had given me his direct cell phone number to contact him @ anytime. I would recommend him to anyone! Along w/myself for more surgeries to come.

Pros: GREAT STAFF/NO WAITING TIME/ONLINE ASSISTANCE FROM STAFF

Cons: NONE

10/01/2007 Posted by shanna256

I got a breast augmentation from Dr. Steely about 8 weeks ago and I couldn't be more happy. The surgery takes place at St. Joseph's downtown. EVERY ONE that I came in contact with in that hospital were wonderful. I didn't not have one rude person help me. With this doctor I didn't feel pressured into getting the surgery and I didn't feel like he was telling me things that weren't correct just so I would agree to get the augmentation. If anything I was trying to rush him into letting me sign the papers! Another thing I appreciated about Dr. Steely is I told him what I wanted and he told me what he could do. I wanted to go as big as I could and he informed me that I could only go to a certain size because that is the max that my body can hold. If I were to go too big I would have a "uni-boob". My implants would touch underneath the skin and my cleavage would be connected under the skin. He informed me if I went too big that would happen to me and it is something that is very hard to correct. So of course I listened to him and I am so happy. I have recommended him to all of my friends and some have already gone for a consultation and we very impressed!

Pros: Always on-time. Easy in and out. Great Staff. Always felt comfortable.

Cons: NONE!

08/11/2007 Posted by bheinzen

After nursing 3 children, I was suffering from a lack of self-confidence with the appearance of my breasts. Gone were the full, perky breasts I had as a young adult; no more cute tops or bikinis. I was finally ready to make a change and with the support of my family and friends, began researching breast augmentation and the top surgeons in Houston. One quick search provided me with a handful of doctors, including Dr. Steely. I immediately scheduled consultations with all 5 "top docs". My first consult was with Dr. Steely's office. Upon walking in, I was greeted by Heather with a warm, friendly smile. I spent the next 10 minutes with her describing why I was ready to make this change, and the expectations I had as far as final result was concerned. Throughout our conversation she was genuinely interested in my story and supportive of my decision. Next, I met with Cindy. I can't list her many beautiful qualities, but I can tell you that I felt as if I was talking with my sister. She has the ability to instantly calm your nerves. Any questions I had, she was ready with a quick, informative answer. Then, I met Dr. Steely. I remember the moment he walked in the room - my shoulders relaxed and my mind was at ease. I've never felt more comfortable with any doctor. He was nothing less than everything I was hoping for - kind, caring, honest, and most importantly he made me feel like his only patient. I walked out of his office, and immediately cancelled all other consults. I scheduled my surgery as soon as possible. A friend of mine had her surgery a week before me, and another is set for late August. Surely that in itself is enough evidence that Dr. Steely is one of a kind. I'm two months post-surgery and I'm still blown away when I look in the mirror. If you or someone you know is considering a breast augmentation, call Dr. Steely's office right away. I highly doubt you will find the same all-around treatment in any other setting.