New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

Andrew Jacono, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a global authority in the field of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and is often called upon by colleagues and media around the world to provide his expert opinion. As one of New York City’s premiere plastic surgeons, Dr. Jacono is known for his original, advanced approach to non-surgical and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation with flawless, yet natural results. His current patient base consists of prominent American and international socialites, television news personalities, editors, models, actors, actresses and everyday men and women interested in rejuvenating their appearance.

He is one of a small group of surgeons that have achieved Dual Board Certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery, and currently serves as 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 and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Jacono serves as Director of The New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery in New York, New York. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American College of Surgeons and one of only 70 U.S. surgeons who are Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship Directors for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A proponent of alternative healing, Dr. Jacono is the creator of J PAK SYSTEMS™ homeopathic remedies to help optimize healing and speed recovery after aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Jacono has presented clinical research and conducted live surgery in front of peer audiences at over 100 plastic surgery meetings and symposiums around the world including Paris, Rome, Japan, Spain, Brazil, Colombia, Portugal and Russia, hosted by: International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS), European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), among others. He has delivered lectures on his innovative techniques at the most prestigious universities in America, including Harvard University, Yale University, Stanford University, Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. He has also published extensively in medical literature on minimal incision mini-facelifting, eyelid lifting, rhinoplasty. Lip augmentation and endoscopic browlift, midface and face and necklifting techniques, with over 50 articles appearing in peer-reviewed journals, including the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Click Here to See Dr. Jacono’s Publications). His highly acclaimed second book entitled THE FACE OF THE FUTURE: Look Natural, Not Plastic was released in 2012. Dr. Jacono’s third consumer book is slated for release in the spring of 2018.

In addition to his aesthetic work, Philanthropy is a cornerstone of Dr. Jacono’s practice. Dr. Jacono is committed to helping children throughout the world with limited medical and financial resources receive surgeries, including cleft lip and palate reconstruction. Dr. Jacono has served as Surgeon Team Leader on pro-bono surgical missions to Southeast Asia, Central America and South America, and has completed surgery on more than 500 children with Healing the Children, the HUGS Foundation and T.H.A.I Children, among others. 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.

Dr. Jacono has served as National Chairman and is the Senior Advisor 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 nine years, he has chaired ABOUT FACE: MAKING CHANGES – an annual benefit for survivors of domestic violence. To date, Dr. Jacono has provided pro bono reconstructive surgery to over 100 female victims. His work with domestic violence victims was chronicled in the television series Facing Trauma on OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) and Discovery Fit & Health. Facing Trauma follows Dr. Jacono and his team as they work to heal both the internal and external scars of victims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DsKVr8pTFQ His efforts on behalf of women has 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 for his contributions to women’s welfare.