As a specialist in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Heather Lee joined our team of double board-certified facial plastic surgeons at the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in 2017. The previous year, she completed fellowship training under Dr. Vito Quatela, impressing her colleagues with her surgical technique and excellent patient care. She is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS).
Special Clinical Interests
Dr. Lee’s extensive training and experience in facial plastic surgery, including her fellowship training with Dr. Vito Quatela, includes a range of procedures. She has a focused clinical interest in the following procedures:
Dr. Lee’s passion for helping others extends from local communities to countries across the globe. Throughout her medical training, she provided care at women’s and children’s clinics and offered skin, head, and neck cancer screenings to local residents. During her residency, she traveled to Africa to perform surgery for Kenyans with large, compressive goiters. Dr. Lee continues her international humanitarian work through Dr. Vito Quatela’s HUGS Foundation, reconstructing the ears of patients with microtia, a congenital defect of the ear, in Guatemala, Ecuador, and Vietnam.
Dr. Lee assisting at a back-to-school supply drive hosted by one of our surgical technologist’s faith community.
Dr. Lee hosts an annual holiday craft party for staff.
“Exceptional care begins with a commitment to excellence. What motivates me is the pursuit of excellence, and the focus of this intention is always centered around the patient. With this at the core of our practice, we are able to deliver a world-class experience with the highest standard of individualized care and results.”
Heather Lee, M.D.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Lee
One patient summed up Dr. Lee’s unique appeal for people considering facial plastic surgery: “Rarely do you find a surgeon who has such incredible skill and amazing bedside manner…She instills confidence and puts all your concerns at ease.” Dr. Lee prioritizes compassionate care for her patients and truly believes that plastic surgery results in positive changes in people’s lives, from children to adults.
Media outlets seeking expertise in facial plastic surgery, cosmetic injectables, and other facial rejuvenation treatments feature Dr. Lee in articles and on television. She’s been quoted in Women’s Health, Fortune, and E! Online on topics such as buccal fat removal and BOTOX® alternative, XEOMIN®.
Dr. Lee filming a feature with Spectrum News about the spike in plastic surgery since the pandemic.
Dr. Lee with the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery guide that includes one of her published articles.
“Amazing facility...amazing staff and Dr. Lee has the best bedside manner...she is beautiful on the inside and out and is so talented in her profession…”
“Rarely do you find a surgeon that has such incredible skill and amazing bedside manner. From the moment you meet Dr. Lee you will feel at ease with her lovely personality. She instills confidence and puts all your concerns at ease. The surgery itself was better than I could ever imagine. All the staff were comforting and made sure that my needs were looked after. The results are amazing! Truly Dr. Lee has a gift.”
“I went to Quatela about my horrible neck and wrinkles. I got to the point where I hated looking in the mirror and was hoping to find something that would help me look and feel better. I met with Dr Lee and decided to get a facelift and temporal lift. Everyone that works at Quatela is so supportive and kind and I've never felt more comfortable in my life about choosing this practice for surgery especially with Dr. Lee. She always took the time to answer any questions I had before and definitely at every visit after my surgery. Everything went beautifully and I feel about 15 years younger. The surgery was worth everything to me, I haven't felt like this in a very long time! If I ever decide to do anything else I would definitely go back to Dr Lee again. Thanks to everyone at Quatela for such a wonderful experience, I'm truly so grateful for all your kindness and caring. Special thanks to Lisa Daeffler, and all the nurses that took care of so well every time I was there. You're all so wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
“Dr. Lee helped me to feel whole again after a traumatic experience with a previous surgery to have a tumor removed from my face. Dr. Lee was always very attentive. She answered every question and reassured me every step of the way. I truly could not have navigated this process without her compassionate spirit. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Lee and the team at Quatela. I would highly recommend them!”
“I have been going to Dr. Lee for about three years now and it has been life changing. Literally. I trust her completely with my face. We have done Botox and fillers and it has made me have so much more confidence, just made me more of a happy person in general(feeling great about yourself can do that lol) She is a true artist.. if you haven’t made an appointment do so.. you won’t regret it! Thank you Dr. Lee”
“It is often said a good surgeon operates with his/her hand, not with his/her heart. This adage characterizes surgeons who stereotypically may have great surgical skill but lack in bedside manner. Luckily, working with Dr. Lee is like winning the daily double. Dr. Lee demonstrates both excellent surgical skills matched with a fabulous upbeat caring personality. My experience with Dr. Lee and her team far exceeded my expectations. At every appointment, I was welcomed warmly, processed timely and always treated with care and respect. It is clear that professionalism is highly valued by Dr. Lee as this tone is displayed from the moment you enter the office and has continued through my surgical follow-up. Thank you Dr. Lee for a positive experience and an excellent outcome. Something you want when it's your face!”
“Dr. Lee did an upper eyelid blepharoplasty and I couldn't be happier. I healed quickly with very little bruising or swelling and my eyes look great. She is knowledgeable and has a great personality - I would recommend her very highly.”
“Dr. Heather Lee performed my rhytidectomy (facelift) and she did an AMAZING job. First, let me say that we met a year ago to discuss my concerns (saggy neck) and I thought it would just be a neck lift, but she educated me on how that would look if she only lifted my neck - my face and jawline would look horrible. A year later I got it done and I have no regrets. I am only 2 weeks out and not only do I look younger with no saggy neck, but I also have a jawline and I look thinner too (score). Besides all of that, she has the best bedside manner ever and you can tell she is genuine and she really does care. I love her and I will go back to her for any future facial surgeries.”
Awards & Recognition
10 Best Plastic Surgeons for New York, American Institute of Plastic Surgeons, 2018 – present
RealSelf Top Doctor, 2017 – present
Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2024
Outstanding Performance in Otolaryngology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 2015
