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Jeffrey Spiegel

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Procedures: FFS, VFS

Overview

Dr. Jeffrey H. Spiegel is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at The Spiegel Center in Newton, MA, and a Professor of Otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine. He is one of the most prominent FFS surgeons in the United States, with a strong reputation for rhinoplasty, soft tissue feminization, and combining FFS with voice work.

He has published extensively in medical literature on FFS and maintains a detailed educational YouTube channel. The Spiegel Center has expanded to include other surgeons including Dr. Sarah Saxon and Dr. Arthur Shektman.

Credentials

  • MD, Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon
  • Professor, Otolaryngology — Boston University School of Medicine
  • Extensive publication record in FFS and facial plastic surgery
  • Active educator — detailed YouTube channel on surgical concepts

Procedures

FFS:

  • Forehead recontouring (Type 1, 2, 3)
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Orbital rim reduction
  • Jaw and chin contouring
  • Brow lift and brow repositioning
  • Lip lift
  • Tracheal shave
  • Fat grafting

VFS:

  • Glottoplasty / Wendler glottoplasty (pitch-raising via vocal fold shortening)
  • Cricothyroid approximation (CTA)
  • Tracheal shave (alongside FFS or standalone)

Pricing

Broadly comparable to Deschamps-Braly — comprehensive FFS typically $30,000–$60,000+ depending on procedures. The practice accepts some insurance.

Patient Reviews

Reviews are generally positive. Patients frequently highlight detailed consultations, strong rhinoplasty results, and good staff communication.

Revolutionary-Net-42 (2022–2023) documented an extensive 6-part healing timeline — forehead, rhinoplasty, jaw — with strong 6-month outcomes.

The center has other surgeons on staff: Dr. Sarah Saxon received a critical review for communication issues (ImpressiveEffect8212, 2023); Dr. Arthur Shektman is newer (Delicious-Mark5783, 2024).

Comparison

Spiegel sits in a similar tier to DB in terms of quality and price, known for prioritizing soft tissue work and rhinoplasty. For patients whose primary concerns are nose and soft tissue, he is frequently a top recommendation.

Websites

FFS

VFS

Evidence

Reddit

Susan's

YouTube

RealSelf

Other

Evidence spans 2007–2025, 87 total links.