Our Practice
Honesty. Consistency. Excellence.
The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to be the premier guide for patients along their journey towards feeling confident. Our cherished core values are:
- Honesty
- Consistency
- Excellence
To that effect, we are focused on providing natural-appearing results that address the unique aesthetic desires and backgrounds of patients. Dr. Jeffrey Harmon and his team work tirelessly to make patients feel welcomed and cared for through a personalized approach that respects their insight and intelligence. Our focus on the individual needs and desires of patients is reflected in the safe, warm environment of our office and Quad A accredited surgery suite.
Excellence is at the Core of Our Practice
Dr. Harmon is a specialist in the surgical and non-surgical care of the face, neck, eyes, nose, and hair. As a fellowship-trained and double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, he is eminently qualified to care for the face. These qualifications reflect years of experience, including surgical training and independent practice. In fact, fellowship training and double board-certification are two of the most important professional qualifications for a facial plastic surgeon. Moreover, Dr. Harmon trained in fellowship with one of the world’s best facial plastic surgeons whose facelift technique has become a gold-standard approach to the operation.
Dr. Harmon had an elite education prior to his surgical training. He attended Cornell University, a member of the Ivy League, where he graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in molecular biology. He spent a year working as a science and math teacher to undergraduate students at Weill Cornell Medical College in Doha, Qatar in the Middle East following graduation. He then earned his Medical Degree (MD) at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, one of the best medical schools in the country.
Education & Training
- High School: St. Xavier High School
- College: Cornell University, B.S. Molecular Biology
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, M.D.
- Residency: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati
- Fellowship: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, New York Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery (Andrew Jacono MD, FACS)
Office
A Family Vision, A Patient-First Practice.
Founded in 2020, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is a labor of love by Dr. Harmon and his wife, Faranak Harmon. Dr. and Mrs. Harmon decided to start an independent cosmetic facial plastic surgery practice in order to ensure that patients would be cared for the way they felt they deserved. They sought to build a practice their children would be proud of. This remains their guiding principle. It is why Dr. and Mrs. Harmon are committed to continuously improving patient care through the practice. It is also why the practice has experienced tremendous growth year after year.
A Co-Founder with Clinical Insight and Vision
Faranak Harmon is uniquely qualified as a co-founder of the practice. She earned degrees in:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing
She has years of experience working at large medical institutions including:
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Faranak’s educational and professional background complement Dr. Harmon’s. As a result, the pair have built a state-of-the-art clinic and Quad A accredited surgery suite to complement Dr. Harmon’s advanced surgical techniques.
Comprehensive Care, Delivered Personally by Dr. Harmon
Dr. and Mrs. Harmon have not only built a premier facial plastic surgery facility but also an experienced clinical and administrative team who are focused on providing compassionate and supportive care for patients. This care extends from the first phone call to the final post-operative follow-up appointment. Most importantly, Dr. Harmon is central to this care.
Dr. Harmon leads all post-operative visits, including:
- Performing all post-operative checks
- Removing all sutures
- Dressing all incisions
He also performs all non-surgical procedures, including:
- Botox©
- Fillers
- Lasers skin resurfacing
- Hair treatment
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What to Expect from a Consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Harmon
Patients can expect a detailed and honest conversation with Dr. Harmon during their consultation at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Expect a Detailed Conversation About Your Concerns and Aesthetic Goals with Dr. Harmon Dr. Harmon feels that the focus of a consultation should be on establishing a strong physician-patient relationship. As a result, he brings patients to his office and conducts the entire consultation himself. Expect a detailed discussion about your concerns and aesthetic goals. Dr. Harmon prefers to listen to what concerns you rather than tell you what he thinks should concern you. Expect an Honest Conversation About the Available Treatments, their Benefits, and their Potential Risks Dr. Harmon performs the gold standard surgical techniques in aesthetic facial plastic surgery including the extended deep plane facelift and fat perseveration eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). He also adheres to the most up-to-date evidence in the medical literature when making recommendations, whether surgical or non-surgical. As a specialist in facial plastic surgery, he can confidently determine whether a surgical or non-surgical treatment would best address your concerns and aesthetic goals. He also believes it is important to communicate not only the benefits of any procedure but also the potential risks – however small – to patients himself. Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon It is important to seek a fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck. Why Choose Dr. Harmon The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good. Dr. Harmon is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected. Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) with the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono, on Park Avenue in New York City. Request a Consultation Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon's credentials, style, and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching "plastic surgery near me." Get in touch with us to learn more! Contact Us
What Makes a Facial Plastic Surgeon Qualified to Care for Your Face?
It is a common misconception that all plastic surgeons have the same background and surgical training. The number and complexity of plastic surgery procedures had increased and the required depth of knowledge and skills to master a specific anatomic area has increased. The route a facial plastic surgeon takes begins with a five (5) year residency in head and neck surgery. That training includes an extensive volume of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery focused solely on the face, neck, nose, eyes, and hair. Head and neck surgery training also includes head and neck cancer removal, restoration of facial nerve function, sinus surgery, larynx (voicebox) surgery, and airway surgery. A wide range of skills are developed by training in these disparate surgery types on the head and neck anatomy. A head and neck surgery resident then enters an additional year of training in fellowship focused exclusively on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery (AAFPRS). It is during this year that our clinical and surgical skills amalgamate and crystallize. The whole process takes 6 years, after which we start as an employed physician in a hospital or private practice or start our own practice. This focused, specialized training is why the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) says "trust your face to a facial plastic surgeon." It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon It is important to seek a double board-certified, fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck. Why Choose Dr. Harmon The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good. Dr. Harmon is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected. Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) with the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono, on Park Avenue in New York City. Request a Consultation Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon's credentials, style and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching "plastic surgery near me." Get in touch with us today to learn more! Contact Us
Double/Dual Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon: What Does it Mean? Why is it Important?
There are a few routes available to be considered qualified to perform plastic surgery on the face and neck. There is one path, however, to become a surgeon focused exclusively on plastic surgery of the face and neck. This path is long and arduous, usually requiring not only extensive training as a head and neck surgical resident but also specialized fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This training is followed by rigorous testing, first to become board certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and, approximately two to three years later, board certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This blog post seeks to explain this path in greater detail to explain why it is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. The Journey to Become a Facial Plastic Surgeon Starts in Residency Earning a five-year residency position in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, also known as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery, is among the most difficult in medicine. It is a highly competitive subspecialty that includes most surgery of the head and neck. For example, otolaryngologists are trained extensively in facial plastic surgery, both reconstructive and cosmetic, sinus surgery, surgery of the airway and voice box, cancer removal, and ear surgery. Otolaryngologists work closely with neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who perform procedures on the brain, spine, and large blood vessels of the head and neck. The basis for an otolaryngologist's expertise in facial plastic surgery is not only the training received specifically in facial plastic surgery but in the experience gained operating on the complex anatomy of the head and neck generally. Residency training is through the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the preeminent body for training head and neck surgeons. Most Facial Plastic Surgeons Pursue Additional Fellowship Training After Residency Most facial plastic surgeons pursue an additional one to two years of subspecialized training in facial plastic surgery after completing a residency in otolaryngology. This allows a physician to gain additional experience and knowledge in the surgical and non-surgical care of the face, neck, and hair. In fact, fellowship training is usually the time in which a physician undergoes the most intensive training is cosmetic surgery. Fellowship training is through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the preeminent body for training facial plastic surgeons. Double/Dual Board Certification in Facial Plastic Surgery Requires Years of Testing and Experience A facial plastic surgeon first becomes board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS) after completing intense oral and written exams following residency. We then undergo additional testing – both oral and written exams – after fellowship training through the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS). A facial plastic surgeon becomes board certified by the ABFPRS only after passing these exams and accumulating sufficient experience over multiple years that the board deems sufficient to bestow certification. Trust Your Face to a Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon It is important to seek a fellowship-trained, double board-certified specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck. Why Choose Dr. Harmon The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good. Dr. Harmon is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected. Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. Dr. Harmon earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon underwent five years of extensive training in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Harmon then underwent focused fellowship training in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) with the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono, on Park Avenue in New York City. Request a Consultation Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon's credentials, style, and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop searching "plastic surgery near me." Get in touch with us to learn more. Contact Us