For survivors of domestic violence, facial injuries often serve as lasting visible evidence of abuse. Fractured orbital bones, nasal fractures, and facial scarring can remain long after a survivor has left a dangerous situation. Dr. Andrew Jacono, a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon in New York, has dedicated a significant portion of his career to providing pro bono reconstructive surgery to these women through organized charitable programs.
The FACE TO FACE Program
Dr. Andrew Jacono has served as a national chairman of the FACE TO FACE Committee for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a program that offers pro bono consultation and reconstructive surgery to domestic violence victims. His work in this area reached a broader public audience when the television series Facing Trauma, which documented his procedures with survivors, aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network and Discovery Fit and Health in 2011.
The show followed Dr. Jacono and his team from initial consultations through to final surgical outcomes, giving viewers a close look at the physical and emotional process of recovery. The women treated carried injuries that affected both their appearance and their ability to move forward. Surgery, in many of these cases, formed a critical part of reclaiming an independent life.
Recognition and Responsibility
U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy commended Dr. Andrew Jacono in the Congressional Record for his contributions to women’s welfare through surgery and charitable service. The Center for the Women of New York recognized his advocacy with its Good Guy Award in 2006. These acknowledgments reflect the broader significance his work has held beyond the operating room.
Dr. Jacono’s humanitarian philosophy holds that surgical excellence creates both the ability and the obligation to serve those who cannot afford specialized care. Whether working with domestic violence survivors in New York or children with facial deformities in Southeast Asia, he maintains that the same hands performing complex procedures for private patients carry a parallel responsibility to those without access. Visit this page for related information.
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