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Plastic Surgery Should be Safe

02/19/2019 by DR. ANDREW JACONO

Plastic Surgery Should be Safe…Could the Death of Rapper Kanye West’s Mother Have Been Prevented?

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 11 million procedures were performed on people seeking to improve their appearance, up from 8 million just three years ago. The message is clear that Americans are embracing cosmetic surgery, and that these treatments are becoming more “main stream.” With this large number of procedures across the country, and the diverse group of doctors that perform them, the number of patients dying from surgery is an extremely small fraction of one percent. So how does an affluent and educated woman like Donda West, a retired professor and former chairwoman of the Chicago State University English department, die from plastic surgery?

While we do not have all the specifics of the case, the Los Angeles Coroner states that preliminary information indicates West died from “complications of surgery”, rumored to having had a tummy tuck and breast reduction. “Complications of Surgery” can mean many things, but the two primary issues are whether she had a complication from anesthesia or a complication from the surgical procedure.

Before we consider whether there was a physician error, the anesthesiologist or the surgeon, the first step in ensuring a safely executed procedure is that the patient is healthy enough to withstand the physical stress of anesthesia and surgery on the heart and pulmonary (lung) systems. This requires a complete medical pre-operative evaluation, performed by an internal medicine doctor (not a surgeon), including complete blood work, an electrocardiogram, and chest X ray. Sometimes more extensive testing is required if a patient has a history of heart problems; a stress test or echocardiogram, etc. Simply put, some people are not good candidates for surgery and one should never have surgery before having a medical clearance. I have patients that are in their 40s that have many significant medical problems and are not candidates for surgery, and others in their 70s who get a face lift after they had a full medical clearance. It has been rumored, but not confirmed, that the surgeon took on the Donda West’s case after other surgeons told her it was not safe for her to have surgery.

The next step to a safely executed procedure is choosing the correct surgeon. The surgeon who cared for Donda West is Dr. Jan Adams. Dr. Adams is currently under investigation by the California state medical board, has been the target of malpractice lawsuits and has paid out nearly $500,000 in civil settlements. The board is also investigating whether Adams’ license should be revoked or suspended after two alcohol-related driving arrests in the past four years, according to records.

Where do we start when looking for a qualified plastic surgeon? On the internet? In a television show, or a magazine article or a phone book advertisement? A referral from a friend? Cosmetic surgery is more acceptable today than ever before, especially with the media’s coverage of Botox and television shows such as Extreme Makeover. Unfortunately people are still secretive, and trying to get information about a good cosmetic surgeon or a good experience with a cosmetic procedure, even from friends, can be difficult.

The reason for caution is that any physician with a medical degree and a license to practice medicine can legally perform plastic surgery in the United States. This is why OB/GYN doctors are performing liposuction, laser skin resurfacing, and Botox in their offices, and dentists are performing rhinoplasties.

Credentials are just the beginning when choosing a plastic surgeon. The public, in my opinion, is confused about this subject and with good reason. In today’s competitive environment, in order to attract patients, it has been claimed that there exists only one board that certifies surgeons to perform plastic surgery. This is clearly not the case. There are five different legitimate boards that are either member boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or equivalent boards. These boards include the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Plastic Surgery.

You should also check your doctor’s hospital affiliations. If a physician has privileges to perform surgery at an accredited hospital, this demonstrates that his or her performance and credentials are subject to regular scrutiny. While most plastic surgeons perform surgery only in their office, they do have privileges to perform surgery at a local hospital. If a doctor does not have these privileges, do not use that doctor.

Unfortunately, board certification is only the beginning to choosing your doctor. Board certification in Plastic Surgery or Facial Plastic Surgery means that your doctor has completed his or her residency training, passed rigorous comprehensive written and oral exams, and presented a series of surgical cases. But this does not mean he/she is a skilled surgeon; not all surgeons are created equal. Just as there are certain people who excel in sports due to their unique motor skills, there are a small percentage of surgeons who have the ability to use their hands to sculpt tissue in an aesthetic way. What I am trying to say is that there are good surgeons and there are great surgeons, and to use our sports analogy, your job is to figure out who the pros are versus the minor leaguers.

How do you do this? Ask your friends and your personal physician. Ask to see examples of the surgeon’s work, or talk to one or more patients about their surgical experience. Physicians who do the procedure you are interested in regularly, and do good work, will have an abundance of examples. Do not accept statements from your surgeon like . . . “my patients do not want me to show you their pictures” or “my patients are very private.” This usually means that there are no examples of their work that they would want you to see. Most of my patients come from word-of-mouth referrals.

Check out the surgeon’s office and staff; be sure you will be treated the way you expect and that you feel comfortable there. Be sure the doctor is easy to talk to and is someone with whom you can relate. If you do not get along with your surgeon before surgery, do not expect things to get better after surgery.

In the end sum, you have to be your own best advocate, ensure you overall health first, and do extensive research on your doctor.

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#supersunday !!!! #motherdaughtermakeover !! This beautiful patient of mine is only 2 weeks after I performed a #deepplanefacelift #necklift #platysmaplasty and #neckliposuction and already looking fabulous!  I think she looks 20 years younger!!! Even after just 2 weeks the incisions are blending away and well hidden with her hair pulled back!  I LOVE her new jawline and that her #jowls #turkeyneck and #Platysmabands are gone!  She is such a fun patient, always joking and upbeat even day 1 after her surgery! I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!! .  #facelift #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #deepplanefaceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #plasticsurgery #extendeddeepplanefacelift #neckliftbeforeandafter

#supersunday !!!! #motherdaughtermakeover !! This beautiful patient of mine is only 2 weeks after I performed a #deepplanefacelift #necklift #platysmaplasty and #neckliposuction and already looking fabulous! I think she looks 20 years younger!!! Even after just 2 weeks the incisions are blending away and well hidden with her hair pulled back! I LOVE her new jawline and that her #jowls #turkeyneck and #Platysmabands are gone! She is such a fun patient, always joking and upbeat even day 1 after her surgery! I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!! . #facelift #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #deepplanefaceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #plasticsurgery #extendeddeepplanefacelift #neckliftbeforeandafter ...

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Today I saw this patient only 4 weeks after surgery #ilovehernewnose !! She wanted a #rhinoplasty because she felt like the size of her nose and her bulbous nasal tip overwhelmed her face. I performed an #openrhinoplasty to help reduce her nasal bridge, refine her #nasaltip.  On her profile she wanted a slight curve to her bridge and her tip lifted which I think looks so feminine and pretty.  It is swollen now since it is only 4 weeks but will get much more refined in the ensuing months!  Her eyes are brighter, her face appears more heart shaped, her chin is more balanced and she looks glowing!!! Her eyes are sparkling with a new confidence! I am grateful for her entrusting her face in my hands! #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #nosejob #rhinoplastyspecialist #rhinoplastydiary #rhinoplastynyc #rhinoplastysociety #rhinoplastysurgery #rhinoplastynosesurgery #rhinoplastyjourney #rhinoplastyexpert #rhinoplastysurgeon #rhinoplastygallery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryinstagram #plasticsurgerynyc #parkavenueplasticsurgery #plasticsurgery #septorhinoplasty #nosejobbeforeandafter #newnose

Today I saw this patient only 4 weeks after surgery #ilovehernewnose !! She wanted a #rhinoplasty because she felt like the size of her nose and her bulbous nasal tip overwhelmed her face. I performed an #openrhinoplasty to help reduce her nasal bridge, refine her #nasaltip. On her profile she wanted a slight curve to her bridge and her tip lifted which I think looks so feminine and pretty. It is swollen now since it is only 4 weeks but will get much more refined in the ensuing months! Her eyes are brighter, her face appears more heart shaped, her chin is more balanced and she looks glowing!!! Her eyes are sparkling with a new confidence! I am grateful for her entrusting her face in my hands! #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #nosejob #rhinoplastyspecialist #rhinoplastydiary #rhinoplastynyc #rhinoplastysociety #rhinoplastysurgery #rhinoplastynosesurgery #rhinoplastyjourney #rhinoplastyexpert #rhinoplastysurgeon #rhinoplastygallery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryinstagram #plasticsurgerynyc #parkavenueplasticsurgery #plasticsurgery #septorhinoplasty #nosejobbeforeandafter #newnose ...

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#wowwednesday !! Today I saw this 72 year old patient of mine 5 months after I performed her #plasticsurgery and I love how refreshed she looks!! today at her follow up visit.  She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, nose and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty #ptosisrepair and #temporallift .  She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping jawline, #jowls,and hanging neck. She also wanted to open her eyes.  The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow.  The ptosis correction lifts the upper eyelid.  I reduced her dorsal hump and lifted the #nasaltip  with the #rhinoplasty which pulls it all together!!! She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! She is a physician so I am honored she trusted me with with her face.  She and her husband are such a wonderful people.  We talk about our kids, food, travel.  We have so much in common!  I feel like we were destined to be friends, this is one reason I love my job! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #facelifts

#wowwednesday !! Today I saw this 72 year old patient of mine 5 months after I performed her #plasticsurgery and I love how refreshed she looks!! today at her follow up visit. She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, nose and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty #ptosisrepair and #temporallift . She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping jawline, #jowls,and hanging neck. She also wanted to open her eyes. The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow. The ptosis correction lifts the upper eyelid. I reduced her dorsal hump and lifted the #nasaltip with the #rhinoplasty which pulls it all together!!! She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! She is a physician so I am honored she trusted me with with her face. She and her husband are such a wonderful people. We talk about our kids, food, travel. We have so much in common! I feel like we were destined to be friends, this is one reason I love my job! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #facelifts ...

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12 weeks post- #deepplanefacelift !  I saw her today at her follow up visit.  I posted her at 8 weeks when she was still swollen, and now you can see that she is settling nicely.  She shared her before selfie with me today and I was so excited to see her transformation! She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, lips, and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty upper and lower #blepharoplasty #ptosisrepair #temporallift #liplift #hairlineloweringsurgery and #fatgraft and finesse #rhinoplasty !! She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping cheeks, #jowls,and hanging neck.  While the #deepplanefacelift lifts the cheeks, she had significant loss of volume of the cheeks, temples and lower eyelid tear trough/hollows to replenish soft tissue atrophy that occurs with age.  She also wanted to open her eyes and create better proportions to her upper lip and nose.  The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow.  Lowering her hairline gives her forehead more proportion, and makes her face look more feminine.  The #lipliftsurgery shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip and makes the upper lip slightly fuller.  The upper lip becomes longer with age and gravity so it makes you look instantly younger when it is lifted.  To add volume back to the lips I performed a #smaslipgraft .  I created more #nasaltip refinement with the #rhinoplasty which pulls it all together!!! She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! I am honored she traveled all the way from Missouri and trusted me with with her face.  She is such a wonderful person, so kind, friendly and genuinely interested in people.  I could talk to her for days, we have a lot in common, and we live by the golden rule treat people how you want to be treated .  I know we will be friends for years !! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #facelifts

12 weeks post- #deepplanefacelift ! I saw her today at her follow up visit. I posted her at 8 weeks when she was still swollen, and now you can see that she is settling nicely. She shared her before selfie with me today and I was so excited to see her transformation! She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, lips, and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty upper and lower #blepharoplasty #ptosisrepair #temporallift #liplift #hairlineloweringsurgery and #fatgraft and finesse #rhinoplasty !! She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping cheeks, #jowls,and hanging neck. While the #deepplanefacelift lifts the cheeks, she had significant loss of volume of the cheeks, temples and lower eyelid tear trough/hollows to replenish soft tissue atrophy that occurs with age. She also wanted to open her eyes and create better proportions to her upper lip and nose. The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow. Lowering her hairline gives her forehead more proportion, and makes her face look more feminine. The #lipliftsurgery shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip and makes the upper lip slightly fuller. The upper lip becomes longer with age and gravity so it makes you look instantly younger when it is lifted. To add volume back to the lips I performed a #smaslipgraft . I created more #nasaltip refinement with the #rhinoplasty which pulls it all together!!! She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! I am honored she traveled all the way from Missouri and trusted me with with her face. She is such a wonderful person, so kind, friendly and genuinely interested in people. I could talk to her for days, we have a lot in common, and we live by the golden rule treat people how you want to be treated . I know we will be friends for years !! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #facelifts ...

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Just finished our first #plasticsurgery of the day and got the opportunity to grab a #cappucino from @santambroeus and enjoy the tulips in front of my office thanks to the @fundforparkavenue !  I love the @parkavearmory they are finally back with social distancing events this week !  Looking forward to the rest of our surgeries today!! #grateful🙏 #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeonnyc

Just finished our first #plasticsurgery of the day and got the opportunity to grab a #cappucino from @santambroeus and enjoy the tulips in front of my office thanks to the @fundforparkavenue ! I love the @parkavearmory they are finally back with social distancing events this week ! Looking forward to the rest of our surgeries today!! #grateful🙏 #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeonnyc ...

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This past week I performed one of my favorite operations #closedrhinoplasty.  It is great because there are no scars, and the healing is super fast !  This is a young 23 year old patient of mine only 4 weeks after a #closedrhinoplasty with a #nasaltipplasty to treat a #bulbousnose and droopy long #nasal tip .  She loves he new nose! I think her new nose complements all of her other facial features including her cheeks and eyes.  I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!!! #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #nosejob #rhinoplastyspecialist #rhinoplastydiary #rhinoplastynyc #rhinoplastysociety #rhinoplastysurgery #rhinoplastynosesurgery #rhinoplastyjourney #rhinoplastyexpert #rhinoplastysurgeon #rhinoplastygallery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryinstagram #plasticsurgerynyc #parkavenueplasticsurgery #plasticsurgery #septorhinoplasty #nosejobbeforeandafter #newnose #nasaltipplasty

This past week I performed one of my favorite operations #closedrhinoplasty. It is great because there are no scars, and the healing is super fast ! This is a young 23 year old patient of mine only 4 weeks after a #closedrhinoplasty with a #nasaltipplasty to treat a #bulbousnose and droopy long #nasal tip . She loves he new nose! I think her new nose complements all of her other facial features including her cheeks and eyes. I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!!! #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #nosejob #rhinoplastyspecialist #rhinoplastydiary #rhinoplastynyc #rhinoplastysociety #rhinoplastysurgery #rhinoplastynosesurgery #rhinoplastyjourney #rhinoplastyexpert #rhinoplastysurgeon #rhinoplastygallery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryinstagram #plasticsurgerynyc #parkavenueplasticsurgery #plasticsurgery #septorhinoplasty #nosejobbeforeandafter #newnose #nasaltipplasty ...

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#understatedelegance !!! #transformationthursday !! Yesterday I saw this 64 year old patient of mine 4 months after her #PlasticSurgery .  I love her #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter  I think she looks at least 20 years younger!!! I am so excited about how youthful and rejuvenated she looks, and I LOVE how defined and beautiful her jawline and neck looks!!! She was worried about her dropping jawline, #jowls, fallen cheeks and tired eyes.  I performed a  #deepplanefacelift #necklift with #platysmaplasty for #platysmalbands and upper and lower #blepharoplasty.  During the lower #eyelift I transpose the lower eyelid bags into the #teartroughs or dark circles. What I love is how natural and un-operated she looks!!! She is such a kind and wonderful woman, her husband is a super guy, we have so much in common we could talk for hours!!! We are planning a wine tasting out in southampton this spring! She  is a medical professional in the field of aesthetics so I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!! #faceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #extendeddeepplanefacelift #plasticsurgery #minifacelift #eyeliftsurgery

#understatedelegance !!! #transformationthursday !! Yesterday I saw this 64 year old patient of mine 4 months after her #PlasticSurgery . I love her #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter I think she looks at least 20 years younger!!! I am so excited about how youthful and rejuvenated she looks, and I LOVE how defined and beautiful her jawline and neck looks!!! She was worried about her dropping jawline, #jowls, fallen cheeks and tired eyes. I performed a #deepplanefacelift #necklift with #platysmaplasty for #platysmalbands and upper and lower #blepharoplasty. During the lower #eyelift I transpose the lower eyelid bags into the #teartroughs or dark circles. What I love is how natural and un-operated she looks!!! She is such a kind and wonderful woman, her husband is a super guy, we have so much in common we could talk for hours!!! We are planning a wine tasting out in southampton this spring! She is a medical professional in the field of aesthetics so I am grateful she trusted me with her face!!! #faceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #extendeddeepplanefacelift #plasticsurgery #minifacelift #eyeliftsurgery ...

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#understatedelegance !! I love how rejuvenated my 55 year old patient looks just 8 weeks after I performed her #plasticsurgery ! She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, lips, and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty upper and lower #blepharoplasty #temporallift and subtle #liplift .  She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping cheeks, #jowls,and hanging neck.  She also wanted to open her eyes and create better proportions to her upper lip and nose.  The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow.  The #lipliftsurgery shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip and makes the upper lip slightly fuller.  The upper lip becomes longer with age and gravity so it makes you oook instantly younger when it is lifted.  She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! She is such a wonderful person, so kind, friendly and down to earth.  We are both super family oriented and gave kids on their twenties so we have slot in common.  I know we will be friends for years !! I am grateful she trusted me with her face! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #liplifting #lipliftsurgery  #minifacelift #bullhornliplift

#understatedelegance !! I love how rejuvenated my 55 year old patient looks just 8 weeks after I performed her #plasticsurgery ! She was concerned about the aging of her face, forehead, eyelids, lips, and neck. I performed a #deepplanefacelift, #platysmaplasty upper and lower #blepharoplasty #temporallift and subtle #liplift . She wanted to rejuvenate her drooping cheeks, #jowls,and hanging neck. She also wanted to open her eyes and create better proportions to her upper lip and nose. The #lateraltemporalbrowlift lifts the corner of the brow lifting the upper eyelids and creating a feminine arch to the brow. The #lipliftsurgery shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip and makes the upper lip slightly fuller. The upper lip becomes longer with age and gravity so it makes you oook instantly younger when it is lifted. She looks soo natural but years younger and aesthetically balanced! She is such a wonderful person, so kind, friendly and down to earth. We are both super family oriented and gave kids on their twenties so we have slot in common. I know we will be friends for years !! I am grateful she trusted me with her face! #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #lipliftresults #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #liplifting #lipliftsurgery #minifacelift #bullhornliplift ...

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Many patients ask me how long a #deepplanefacelift lasts, and it is a long time!  Here is a beautiful 67 year old woman I saw that I performed her surgery 6 years ago that included not only a #deepplanefacelift for fallen cheeks, #nasolabialfolds and #jowls, but also a lower #blepharoplasty for #eyebags , lateral #temporallift for a dropped brow that makes her upper eyelids look tired, and #liplift for a long and droppy upper lip.  I also removed her #platysmalbands with a #platysmaplasty . She was worried about scarring but you can see how no scars are visible even with her short pixie haircut! I love #lipliftsurgery because it totally changes the balance of the face!!! She looks so much more refreshed and rejuvenated but not like she had #plasticsurgery !  She is One if my favorite patients, kind and soft spoken but smart and funny.  She is like family. plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #liplifting #lipliftsurgery #extendeddeepplanefacelift #minifacelift #bullhornliplift #eyeliftsurgery #upperlipliftsurgery #lipliftbeforeandafter

Many patients ask me how long a #deepplanefacelift lasts, and it is a long time! Here is a beautiful 67 year old woman I saw that I performed her surgery 6 years ago that included not only a #deepplanefacelift for fallen cheeks, #nasolabialfolds and #jowls, but also a lower #blepharoplasty for #eyebags , lateral #temporallift for a dropped brow that makes her upper eyelids look tired, and #liplift for a long and droppy upper lip. I also removed her #platysmalbands with a #platysmaplasty . She was worried about scarring but you can see how no scars are visible even with her short pixie haircut! I love #lipliftsurgery because it totally changes the balance of the face!!! She looks so much more refreshed and rejuvenated but not like she had #plasticsurgery ! She is One if my favorite patients, kind and soft spoken but smart and funny. She is like family. plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #faceliftbeforeandafter #faceliftnyc #faceliftdubai #faceliftspecialist #faceliftexpert #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonnyc #liplifting #lipliftsurgery #extendeddeepplanefacelift #minifacelift #bullhornliplift #eyeliftsurgery #upperlipliftsurgery #lipliftbeforeandafter ...

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A big thank you to @wsj @wsjmag and @fifival for including me in this piece on the surge in pre-summer #facelift and for highlighting the #deepplanefacelift as the gold standard in facelifting procedures. "These days, the gold standard is the deep-plane face-lift, which lifts the supportive layer beneath the face s muscle instead of just its superficial layer (or SMAS, the superficial muscular aponeurotic system). The effect of a deep-plan facelift is generally more natural, less pulled and taut than superficial lifts." My Minimal Access Deep Plane Extended (M. A. D. E) Facelift lifts the deep structures of the face so that the face appears smooth and not tight under the skin, using hidden incisions made possible by endoscopic technology. Since the incisions are completely hidden, my female patients are able to wear their hair up without visible scars, and my male patients are free to wear short haircuts or shave their heads because of hair loss. #faceliftspecialist #faceliftnyc #plasticsurgeonnnyc #plasticsurgerynyc

A big thank you to @wsj @wsjmag and @fifival for including me in this piece on the surge in pre-summer #facelift and for highlighting the #deepplanefacelift as the gold standard in facelifting procedures. "These days, the gold standard is the deep-plane face-lift, which lifts the supportive layer beneath the face s muscle instead of just its superficial layer (or SMAS, the superficial muscular aponeurotic system). The effect of a deep-plan facelift is generally more natural, less pulled and taut than superficial lifts." My Minimal Access Deep Plane Extended (M. A. D. E) Facelift lifts the deep structures of the face so that the face appears smooth and not tight under the skin, using hidden incisions made possible by endoscopic technology. Since the incisions are completely hidden, my female patients are able to wear their hair up without visible scars, and my male patients are free to wear short haircuts or shave their heads because of hair loss. #faceliftspecialist #faceliftnyc #plasticsurgeonnnyc #plasticsurgerynyc ...

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Doctor Jacono’s desire to become a facial plastic surgeon was solidified in grade school. There was a girl on his school bus route who was born with a cleft lip and palate deformity. Unfortunately, whenever she spoke, air and words escaped through her nose. Kids teased her and were cruel, and nobody would sit next to her on the bus, so he decided to sit with her. One day, the girl had plastic surgery and returned to school with her face repaired. Suddenly, classmates saw her face instead of her deformity and immediately treated her normally. It was at that moment that Doctor Jacono knew he wanted to fix people’s faces and change their lives. This is why he has gone on over twenty plastic surgery missions to poor countries around the world and provided free cleft lip and surgery for birth defects to over 500 children.

Because of this experience in his childhood, Doctor Jacono understands that one of our basic needs as human beings is to feel confident about our appearance. It’s is Doctor Jacono’s passion to help his patients achieve their facial aesthetic goals, creating natural appearing results to either enhance their beauty and proportion or rejuvenate their aging appearance. He is a world-renowned leader in the field of facial plastic surgery and only performs surgery on the face, not the body. He has innovated many facelift, eyelid lift, and rhinoplasty surgical techniques, publishing in leading peer reviewed literature and lecturing at plastic surgery conferences all over the world. He is committed to sharing what he has learned teaching surgeons from around the world.

His approach is to maintain your uniqueness and facial identity; it is still you just better. To do this he uses a customized, bespoke approach to each patient employing the most minimally invasive, innovative, and cutting-edge technology. Doctor Jacono has never performed the same procedure on any two of the thousands of patients he has treated. He is committed to providing his surgical expertise in a caring, supportive environment with a professional staff that has you as their focus and concern.