Dr. Andrew Jacono on How Video Calls Changed Facelift Demand

Remote work did something unexpected to the facial plastic surgery market. It put faces on screens for hours at a time, under high-definition cameras, in a format that makes aging more visible than any mirror. The result has been a surge in patients seeking earlier intervention. Dr. Andrew Jacono, a Manhattan facial plastic surgeon who performs approximately 250 deep-plane facelifts annually, has watched the average patient age drop to the mid-40s over the past several years.

Screen Visibility Drives New Awareness

Before video calls became standard, many professionals had limited daily exposure to close-up views of their own faces. Remote work removed that buffer. People began noticing early jowling, midface descent, or neck laxity during meetings and sought consultations earlier than they might have otherwise. The constant visual feedback changed the calculus of when intervention made sense.

Dr. Andrew Jacono’s extended deep-plane technique addresses the structural causes of early facial aging rather than surface symptoms. By working beneath the SMAS layer, repositioning fat pads, and releasing ligaments that have begun to weaken, the procedure produces results that last 12 to 15 years when technique, lifestyle, skin quality, and care all align. Town & Country noted that his approach keeps the skin, muscle, and fat as one cohesive unit, producing a natural result rather than the taut or windswept appearance associated with older methods.

Outcomes That Match Patient Goals

The recovery timeline suits working professionals. Bruising resolves within roughly two weeks, and incisions along the hairline and behind the ear stay hidden even in short hairstyles. Patients are back at work without visible evidence of surgery, which is a key consideration for those in client-facing or on-camera roles.

Newsweek ranked Dr. Andrew Jacono third among facelift surgeons in the country for 2025. He holds positions as Associate Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Section Head of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. His peer-reviewed publication record exceeds 70 articles, and his 2021 textbook draws on insights from more than 2,000 procedures performed over his career.