People of all backgrounds may want nose surgery. Given that the facial features and anatomy vary between people of different ethnicities, so does the surgical process on your specific nose. Techniques that work well for a Caucasian nose may be ineffective when reshaping the nose of an Black, Asian, Latino, or Middle Eastern patient.  (For more info on this, read our page on “What Patients of Different Ethnic Backgrounds Want to Change About Their Noses.”)  Wherever your nose is in relation to where you want it to be, Houston’s Dr. Michel Siegel can help.

Dr. Siegel’s experience in “ethnic” rhinoplasty has helped him understand the specific anatomical differences between patients’ unique backgrounds, and tailor his surgical approach to deliver balanced, harmonious, natural-looking results.

Note: Dr. Siegel specializes in preservation and ultrasonic rhinoplasty, both of which produce superior results. He is one of the few surgeons in the US experienced in these types of rhinoplasty.  Find out more.

Dr. Siegel Understands Your Goals and the Balance You’re Going for

As an experienced nose surgeon who listens to his patients’ needs and goals before making them a reality, Dr. Siegel has a good sense of the nuanced, occasionally conflicting goals you might have for your nose and overall look.  For more about that, you can check out our page titled “What Patients of Different Ethnic Backgrounds Want to Change About Their Noses,” but here is a quick summary of what we think you might have in mind:

What Black & African American patients often want out of nose surgery: Many Black patients want smaller nostrils, a more-refined tip, and a nasal bridge that is less flat.  At the same time, they do not want a “Michael Jackson” nose: one that’s too small, too obviously worked on, and too white-looking.  It needs to be balanced, and part of that means preserving a look that is true to their heritage.

What Asian patients often want out of nose surgery: Asian patients often want a higher and more-defined nose bridge, narrower nostrils, and a tip that’s more refined and less bulbous.  Their biggest concern overall tends to be achieving more definition, typically by making the tip of the nose less round and making the nostrils somewhat smaller.

What Indian and Middle Eastern patients often want out of nose surgery: Patients of Middle Eastern, Indian, descent typically would like to remove a hump and have a straighter (less sloping) bridge, and refine and lift a droopy tip.  They want the tip lifted only slightly, so that it appears basically straight from the side, and not lifted UP.  In the same way, they want to avoid a nose that appears too thin or pinched (with no nostril showing).  In general, Indian and Middle Eastern patients want conservative changes and a light touch, so that nobody – even people in their community – can tell they had surgery.

What Latino patients often want out of nose surgery: With a Latina / Latino patient the goal tends to be pretty straightforward: a smaller nose.  If a hump is present, they want a gentler slope or curve. Many want a refined and somewhat lifted tip.

What Patients Say

“Rhinoplasty to me is the hardest surgery to consider because your nose is the focal point of your face, and one mistake can ruin it forever. As an Afro-Latina the task is even more difficult because of constant reminder of the dreaded ‘Michael Jackson’ nose. For years I put off getting a nose job for all those reasons, but one day I said, ‘I am finally going to make the appointment’. I knew that to obtain the maximum results I needed to find an expert in that field, and I came across Dr. Siegel. I had my consultation and explained to him what I was looking for and after that was discussed he had a photo simulation of what my nose would look like, and I loved it. Fast forward to a year later and I am in love with my nose. I still look like myself, but most importantly no one can pinpoint that I had a nose job. If you are considering an ethnic nose job, Dr. Siegel is the right doctor.” – Lorena Lissette (see review on Google Maps)

“As an African-American male, I was looking for a doctor, who had experience in doing ethnic rhinoplasty. He listens to patience desires, and executes it flawlessly. I had little bruising and swelling. I give him a perfect 10 across-the-board. If you’re looking for a great doctor who specializes in rhinoplasty or facelifts in the Houston area, I recommend Dr. Michel Siegel.” – Garrin Chillis (see review on Google Maps)

“My wife, Ann saw Dr Siegel for a rhinoplasty wanting a more ‘western nose’. Dr Seigel delivered! She had her surgery in August and just had a follow up appointment earlier this week. Everything looks great and as the healing continues we expect that it will be just what she expected. Dr Seigel listened to what my wife wanted and made recommendations based on his experience matching with her desires. We recommend Dr Siegel.” – Dave Grygier (see review on Google Maps)

“If you have any doubts, like I did, don’t worry. Dr. Siegel is very talented and he did a wonderful job on my African American rhinoplasty. His work is unmatched. The best in Houston.” – Madeylon Minguell (see review on Google Maps)

“I was convinced this was a good surgeon solely from the before and after photos shown on his website! The natural looking and perfectly straight noses that were constructed by Dr. Siegel in the photos are what captured my attention, & I’m very pleased to say that after a month of recovery, I chose the right doctor. I did come across some scheduling interferences and cancellations, however in the end I got the nose I always envisioned for myself. I feel cuter now. My septum was straightened, my tip was slightly lifted and the bump I had was shaved down, resulting in a perfect feminine nose that fits my face and still feels like me. Thank you!” – Sirena Ramirez (see review on Google Maps)

“Very experienced plastic surgeon especially for Asian rhinoplasty. Very thorough, answered all questions, and continual post op care. The procedure itself was 2 hours, very manageable, in and out by afternoon. Wonderful experience!” – Hollie Nguyen (see review on Google Maps)

“I had my ethnic rhinoplasty procedure done on July 5, 2022. Dr. Siegel is beyond gifted at his craft. The receptions were also amazing and always available to meet any post-surgery needs. Dr. Siegel maintained the masculinity and ethnicity in my nose, while providing excellent symmetry and definition to my nose. As of today, my nose is still recovering, but I can definitely see the amazing results. I highly recommend Dr. Siegel for those seeking ethnic rhinoplasty. Thank you again!” – Adrian Walker (see review on Google Maps)

“If you are Black and considering rhinoplasty, Dr. Siegel is your man. I’d been researching rhinoplasty for about a year. I found Dr. Siegel on Instagram. As a Black woman it was very important to me that I book with a surgeon who had actual experience with ethnic noses and understood that I still wanted my retain my ethnic features while correcting slight flaws. There a plenty of surgeons in the Houston-area who say they do, but Dr. Siegel was THE ONLY ONE I found with pictures of MULTIPLE patients. During my consultation, Dr. Siegel listened to what I didn’t like about my nose and asked thoughtful questions to get a better picture of what it is I was looking for. It felt like he knew exactly what I was looking for and a few days later I booked my surgery with 100 percent confidence. Dr. Siegel and his team do a great job of detailing the cost of surgery. Also, everyone in the office, from Erin (appointment scheduler) to the ladies at the front desk are so welcoming and nice. Everything went smoothly the day of my surgery. I had no pain or bruising. My cast came off 8 days post-op and the results were everything I could have imagined. As I type this review, I’m 2 weeks post-opt and more and more the swelling is going down and I’m more than satisfied with the results. BOOK HIM TODAY!” – Jhanae Kelley (see review on Google Maps)

“Dr. Siegel is AMAZING!!! I got an ultrasonic rhinoplasty exactly 8 days ago and you can see how awesome of a job he did from the before and after pics. The tip of my nose always bothered me, especially when I smiled because I felt the tip of my nose sort of drooped down. The picture of me wearing black was taken about a month prior to the procedure. Obviously there is still a lot of swelling in the after picture (wearing white), but for it only being 8 days later, it’s incredible. If you’re looking for a new nose and a quick recovery, opt for the ultrasonic rhinoplasty with Dr. Siegel!!” – Avani Persaud (see review on Google Maps)