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 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 and 9th International Symposiums on Facial Plastic Surgery. Most 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.

In addition to his published works, Dr. Jacono has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, Inside Edition, CNN, CNBC and WB 11 News and he has conducted radio interviews on 1010 Wins and WCBS Radio. Dr. Jacono has been quoted in USA Today on current trends in plastic surgery and was recently featured as one of Ten Leaders in Plastic Surgery in Long Island in The New York Times. His philanthropic work has been featured on the cover of New York Newsday and he was recently voted One of America’s Top Physicians by The Consumer Research Council of America in 2005.

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. Due to his extensive efforts, Dr. Jacono was recently recognized by U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy.

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’s private practice is located at 900 Northern Boulevard, Suite 130 in Great Neck, New York 11021. To book an appointment with Dr. Jacono, contact 516-773-4646. To learn more about Dr. Jacono and his practice, visit www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com.