Houston’s Trusted Expert in Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michel Siegel is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston who has operated on one thing — the face — for more than two decades. The line his patients repeat most: “I still look like myself, just refreshed.”
Two Board Certifications. One Focus: the Face
Double board-certified
ABFPRS + ABOHNS — facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology–head & neck surgery.
Only the face — since 2003
Decades in practice. Nothing below the neck, ever.
Thousands of facial procedures
Rhinoplasty and facelift aren’t occasional work here. They’re the daily work.
Physician-led anesthesia
A board-certified anesthesiologist administers your anesthesia — not a nurse anesthetist.
Meet Dr. Siegel
A Facial Plastic Surgeon Ultraspecialist
You only get one face. That’s why you need a surgeon who treats nothing else.
Siegel Facial Plastic Surgery is the Houston practice of Dr. Michel Siegel, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon (ABFPRS and ABOHNS) who operates only on the face and specializes in rhinoplasty and deep-plane facelift.
Some surgeons operate on everything from eyelids to abdomens. Dr. Siegel made a narrower promise: only the face, nothing below the neck. Twenty-plus years of caring for patients’ faces is why his results hold up at conversation distance.
Facial plastic surgery is always advancing, and Dr. Siegel believes a surgeon should evolve with it. Through ongoing international training, he continually refines his approach to ultrasonic and preservation rhinoplasty and modern facelift techniques that support natural results and a more manageable recovery.
You may be carrying the same fear many patients bring to their first consultation: Will I still look like me?
The answer is Dr. Siegel’s entire philosophy: refinement, not change. “I still look like myself but prettier” is what patients tell us time and again.
Natural results require technique — and, just as often, restraint. If a procedure won’t serve your face, Dr. Siegel will tell you no, and tell you why. We only recommend what is truly necessary to achieve gorgeous results that are unmistakably you.
Maybe you’ve been waiting for years — wanting facial work and wary of it at the same time. You’re in familiar company; many patients waited a long while before a first call. Our consultation is built for you: unhurried, honest, and grounded in a realistic preview, so you can see what’s possible before you decide anything.
“You only get one face. I trust mine to Dr. Siegel.”
Rhinoplasty
A bump you notice in every photo. A bridge that feels too wide. A rounded or drooping tip. Breathing that has never felt easy. Dr. Siegel combines closed, scarless rhinoplasty with ultrasonic and preservation techniques to refine the nose you have—not replace it with someone else’s. Whether this is your first rhinoplasty, a revision after prior surgery, or an ethnic rhinoplasty tailored to thicker skin and softer cartilage, the goal is the same: a nose that fits your face from every angle, with better balance, proportion, and function.
Ear Surgery
When the ears sit too far from the head, they can draw more attention than they should. Otoplasty reshapes and repositions them through incisions hidden behind the ear, creating a more natural balance with the rest of the face.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want. Let us know what’s bothering you. Dr. Siegel will help you understand what can be done, what shouldn’t be done, and how we can keep you looking unmistakably you.
Deep-Plane Facelift
Jowls and sagging start beneath the skin, so that’s where Dr. Siegel works. A deep-plane facelift repositions the deep tissue instead of pulling skin, or tightening the superficial SMAS — restoring the natural appearance of the jawline you remember. Patients describe “a better, well-rested version of myself.”
Eyelid Surgery
Hooded lids that make your eyes feel heavy. Under-eye bags that leave you looking tired even when you are not. Dr. Siegel’s approach to eyelid surgery preserves and redistributes volume rather than simply removing it, restoring a smoother, more refreshed appearance without changing the character of your eyes. The goal is not to look different—it is to look more rested, more youthful, and still unmistakably you.
Chin Surgery
The chin quietly defines the profile. When it feels too small, too strong, or out of balance, the whole face can read differently from the side. Chin surgery restores proportion, on its own or with rhinoplasty, so the result feels balanced instead of obvious.
Neck Lift
Loose skin beneath the chin and a softened jawline can make the lower face look older. Dr. Siegel uses neck lift and deep neck lift techniques to restore definition while preserving natural anatomy. Performed alone or with a deep-plane facelift, each procedure is tailored to create a smoother, more balanced transition from face to neck.
Technique & Recovery
The Right Facial Plastic Surgery Techniques for a Natural Appearance and Easier Recovery
The right technique should protect what makes your face yours: your expression, your proportions, your structure, and your ability to get back to life without feeling like surgery took over.
Rhinoplasty that preserves more of your nose
Dr. Siegel combines closed, ultrasonic, and preservation rhinoplasty to refine the nose with less disruption. These techniques allow for precise reshaping without traditional bone breaking while preserving the ligaments and support structures that help maintain shape and function. The result is a more comfortable recovery and a nose that looks naturally suited to your face.
No nasal packing
after rhinoplasty
Little to no bruising
routinely reported
Back to work in about a week
for most patients
A deep-plane facelift that avoids the pulled look
A deep-plane facelift addresses the deeper tissues where facial aging begins instead of relying on skin tension. By repositioning the face’s natural support structures, Dr. Siegel restores a refreshed appearance while preserving expression, movement, and individuality.
Deep Plane Technique
Natural and long-lasting results
Sharper Jawline & Smoother Neck
Avoids the pulled look
No drains
Minimal downtime for refined recovery
A recovery that’s surprisingly manageable
Recovery is planned with the same care as the procedure itself. Dr. Siegel uses techniques that minimize unnecessary tissue disruption, helping patients return to public view with few visible signs of surgery in about 10 to 14 days. He remains personally involved from consultation through final follow-up, providing direct guidance throughout your recovery.
A plan specifically for you
No two faces age, heal, or balance in the same way. Dr. Siegel plans each procedure around your anatomy and the changes you want to see while preserving the features that make you recognizable. He will explain what can be improved, what should be left alone, and which approach is most likely to create a natural result.
Our Patients Love the Way They Look
Patients often come in worried that surgery will change what makes them recognizable. Our patients tell a different story: natural-looking results, restored confidence, and the most important theme: I still look like me.
Christine L.
Linh D.
Sam S.
A lot of patients arrive after years of thinking, researching, and hesitating. Many leave wishing they had given themselves permission sooner.
Before You Book
Questions Patients Ask Before Choosing a Facial Plastic Surgeon
Clear answers to the concerns patients often carry into the consultation: looking natural, recovery, anesthesia, cost, and choosing the right surgeon for your face.
Will I still look like myself after facial plastic surgery?
Yes. The goal is refinement, not a different face. Dr. Siegel plans each procedure around your natural proportions, so the result looks refreshed, balanced, and still unmistakably like you. Advanced 3D imaging can help you preview what is possible before you decide.
How painful is recovery, and how much bruising should I expect?
Most patients report little to no pain, little to no bruising, and a return to work in about a week. Many manage discomfort with an over-the-counter pain reliever. Rhinoplasty patients are often relieved to learn there is no nasal packing.
What makes ultrasonic and preservation rhinoplasty different?
Ultrasonic and preservation rhinoplasty refine the nose with less disruption. Ultrasonic instruments sculpt bone more precisely, while preservation techniques protect the nose’s natural support structures. The goal is a refined nose that still feels stable, natural, and yours.
Does Dr. Siegel really operate only on the face?
Yes. Dr. Siegel has focused only on facial plastic surgery for more than 20 years. Rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery, neck lift, chin surgery, and otoplasty make up the surgical practice. Nothing below the neck.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes. Virtual consultations are available for Houston-area and out-of-town patients. You get the same unhurried conversation, honest recommendation, and clear next steps you would receive in person.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available through CareCredit, and the team can walk you through your options before or during your consultation. If part of your procedure may be functional, such as surgery to improve breathing, the team can help you understand what documentation or insurance questions to ask.
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The Practical Details, Made Easier
“You can call and speak to an actual person (not a recording) in seconds.”
That same care shows up in how we handle scheduling, payment, travel, and more.
Financing through CareCredit
Clear payment options before you commit. Ask during your consultation, or apply ahead of time.
Virtual consultations
Start from home with the same unhurried conversation and honest recommendation you would receive in person.
En Español
Información sobre rinoplastia, estiramiento facial y todos nuestros procedimientos — disponible en español.
Out-of-town patients
Traveling for surgery should feel organized and well supported. Dr. Siegel and his team guide out-of-town patients from consultation through recovery, helping with accommodations and recovery arrangements, including optional private nursing when appropriate. Each detail is planned around your procedure so you can focus on healing with confidence.