Face the Facts: The Truth About Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures That Do And Don't Work

Through easy to read and understand text, helpful analogies, descriptive illustrations and before and after photos of his patients, Dr. Jacono shares his unique knowledge of the face and its underlying structures to help readers understand the truth about the latest procedures and products available to improve the inevitable signs of aging. This crash course in facial plastic surgery and skin care helps readers make educated decisions. The book helps readers avoid common pitfalls, like choosing the wrong procedure to achieve a desired effect and identifies procedures which have been popularized by the media, but don't really work. Dr. Jacono shares "Pearls of Wisdom" -- salient points that emphasize key messages. The book covers important topics including the latest Facial Cocktails designed to take ten years off your face (BotoxT, RestalyneT and more); non surgical Lifts; new laser techniques (ThermageT and FraxelT); and other minimally invasive procedures (Thread Lifts); The ScarFree FaceliftT (of which Dr. Jacono is a pioneer); as well as more invasive surgeries and when they are needed. Other useful topics include rituals to deliver a quick recovery; the truth about skincare ingredients; and important information on choosing a facial plastic surgeon in your area.

Dr. Andrew Jacono 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. 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 , midface and face lifting surgery, rhinoplasty, 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. 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 philantropic 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. He 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.