Facial Plastic Surgeon - plastic surgery - long island

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS
Dr. Andrew Jacono is a Dual Board Certified, 
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a thriving 
practice on Long Island's Gold Coast and in Manhattan.  
He is Section Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
at North Shore University Hospital Manhasset; Assistant Clinical 
Professor, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary; Assistant Professor, 
Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the Albert Einstein 
College of Medicine; Director of The New York Center for 
Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery in Great Neck, NY; 
author of the book FACE THE FACTS: The Truth About Plastic 
Surgery Procedures That Do and Don't Work; and creator of 
J PAK SYSTEMS, homeopathic remedies to help optimize 
healing after aesthetic procedures


Andrew A. Jacono, MD, F.A.C.S. began his medical 
education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine 
in New York City where he received his MD degree 
and graduated at the top of his class.   He was elected into 
the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and 
graduated with Distinction for Research in Otorhinolaryngology..
Dr. Jacono completed his internship in general surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in 
New York followed by a surgical residency and specialization in Otorhinolaryngology / Head and Neck 
Surgery at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Manhattan.   There he was elected Chief 
Administrative Resident and upon graduation was awarded the William H. Turner Award for excellence 
in surgical and patient care skills. 
  
Dr. Jacono was then chosen for a Fellowship in Aesthetic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Lindsay House 
Center for Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery and the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.  
During his fellowship his entire experience focused on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, 
nose, eyes, ears head and neck.  There he received extensive training in the most updated techniques 
including laser surgery and minimally invasive endoscopic facial plastic surgery which has become one 
of his specialties.  
Dr. Jacono is Board Certified by the American Board 
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery..  He is one 
of a small group of surgeons that has achieved 
Dual Board Certification in Facial Plastic and 
Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck
Surgery.  He is also a Fellow of the American Academy 
of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a 
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Jacono 
is one of only 37 surgeons in the United States that are 
Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Training 
Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic 
and Reconstructive Surgeons. 
As Assistant Clinical Professor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Manhattan's prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Jacono is considered to be an outstanding teacher and lecturer. His innovative surgical techniques and skills have led to the publication of numerous manuscripts. He has published extensively in medical literature on topics including minimal incision eyelid surgery, endoscopic (telescopic) minimally invasive brow lifting, endoscopic midface and face lifting surgery, rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, lip augmentation, orbital reconstruction, and injectable collagen and biomaterials. An expert in aesthetic injectables, Dr. Jacono was recently named a National Education Faculty Member for Allergan.

Dr. Jacono's articles have been published in medical journals including Facial Plastic Surgery and Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. His clinical research has been presented at several national meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including the 8th and 9th International Symposiums on Facial Plastic Surgery. Recently, at the 9th International Symposium on Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jacono was a member of the Distinguished Faculty and presented an abstract on his Reverse Neck Lift, a procedure which he pioneered to repair problems resulting from poorly executed face and neck lifting procedures. (Click Here to See Dr. Jacono's Publications)

As a leading expert in his field, Dr. Jacono is regularly interviewed about current trends in plastic surgery. He has appeared on ABC's Good Morning America, Inside Edition, CNN, CNBC, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, New York's CW 11 Morning News and Telemundo and has been interviewed on NPR, 1010 Wins and WCBS Radio. His expertise has been featured in national and international print publications including Family Circle, Cosmopolitan UK, Details, Newsweek, USA Today and US Weekly amongst others. In 2007, Dr. Jacono was elected as one of America's Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America and was featured as one of Ten Leaders in Plastic Surgery in Long Island in The New York Times.

Philanthropy is a cornerstone of Dr. Jacono's practice. He is the National Chairman of the "FACE TO FACE" Committee for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "FACE TO FACE" is a national project offering pro bono consultation and surgery to victims of domestic violence. Dr. Jacono's commitment to the cause goes well beyond the operating room. For the past five years, he has chaired ABOUT FACE: MAKING CHANGES - an annual Long Island benefit for survivors of domestic violence. His efforts have been recognized by U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and by the Center for the Women of New York, who honored Dr. Jacono with a "Good Guy" Award in 2006 for his contributions to women's welfare.

Dr. Jacono is also a volunteer surgeon for "BEYOND OUR BORDERS," an organization that brings underprivileged children from third world countries to the United States for surgery to repair disfigurement due to cancer, trauma, and birth defects.

Doctor Jacono's background in Head and Neck Surgery and subspecialty training in Facial Plastic Surgery give him a unique knowledge of the face and its underlying structures. He is a specialist and limits his practice only to facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Jacono's current patient base consists of television news personalities, models, TV and film actresses and everyday women interested in rejuvenating their appearance, as well as those seeking difficult corrective and reconstructive procedures.

Dr. Jacono currently performs surgery at the following hospitals:

" North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
" The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, NewYork, NY
" The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
" Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY
" Saint Francis Hospital, Roslyn, NY
" Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY

Doctor Jacono's background in Head and Neck Surgery and subspecialty training in Facial Plastic Surgery gives him a unique knowledge of the face and its underlying structures. He is a specialist and limits his practice only to facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. This means that you are getting the quality and expertise that you deserve when having facial plastic surgery.