Plastic Surgery New York - New York Plastic Surgeon

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS
Andrew A. Jacono, M.D., FACS  is a Dual Board 
Certified, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon; 
Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Facial Plastic 
and Reconstructive Surgery at The New York Eye and 
Ear Infirmary; Director of The New York Center for 
Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery in Great Neck, NY and 
author of a new book entitled  FACE THE FACTS: 
The Truth About Plastic Surgery Procedures That 
Do and Don't Work.
 
Andrew A. Jacono, MD, F.A.C.S. began his medical 
education at the Albert EinsteinCollege 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 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 Certifiction 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's innovative surgical techniques and skills have led to the publication of numerous manuscripts. As an Assistant Clinical Professor in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Manhattan's prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, he is considered to be an outstanding teacher and lecturer. 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.

Dr. Jacono's articles have been featured 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 International Symposium on Facial Plastic Surgery and he is one of the distinguished faculty at the 9th International Symposium on Facial Plastic Surgery which takes place in May of 2006. (Click Here to See Dr. Jacono's Publications)

In addition to his published works, Dr. Jacono has appeared on Inside Edition, CNN, CNBC and WB 11 News and he has conducted radio interviews on 1010 Wins and WCBS. His philanthropic work has been featured on the cover of Newsday and he has been publicly recognized on air by U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy for his efforts. Dr. Jacono was voted One of America's Top Physicians by The Consumer Research Council of America in 2005. Most recently, he was featured in a spread in The New York Times as one of Ten Leaders in Plastic Surgery in Long Island.

Philanthropy is a cornerstone of Dr. Jacono's practice. He is an active participant in "FACE TO FACE," a national project offering pro bono consultation and surgery to victims of domestic violence. In 2003, 2004 and 2005, Dr. Jacono Chaired ABOUT FACE: MAKING CHANGES -- the first of three benefits on Long Island to benefit survivors of domestic violence. In March of 2006, the Center for the Women of New York honored Dr. Jacono with a "Good Guy" Award 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 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.

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 corrective 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.