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A surgeon mentor once told me many years ago: "Jeff, we are like plumbers." I initially perceived this negatively. However, the positive reality of this comment became clear to me over time, particularly after reading Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford, who advances the argument for "work that is meaningful because it is genuinely useful." The book...
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...
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon is honored to have been added to the list of top doctors in Cincinnati Magazine for 2024. 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. Dr. Jeffrey Harmon was honored to be named a top doctor by Cincinnati Magazine in 2024. The Top Doctors list is the...
Some individuals desire virtual consultations due to distance from the office of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Other individuals desire virtual consultations prior to considering an in-person consultation. 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....
Many people are bothered by their appearance when looking at selfie photos taken on their cellular phone cameras. Unlike professional cameras, the cameras built into cellular phones distort the actual appearance of the face in predictable ways. The above photo is a selfie taken of me and my wife Fara at Van Gogh Exhibition: The Immersive Experience. It is important to seek not only a...
My wife, Fara, and I are building a facial plastic surgery practice in Cincinnati, Ohio that our children will be proud of as they grow and mature. Our children are the most profound, beautiful gift we have ever been given. And whether our son and daughter choose to enter the field of medicine, Fara and I hope that our example will lead them to a life focused on the care of others. Their...
Teaching involves not only the transmission of knowledge but also the organization of knowledge into a digestible framework whose construction imparts a way to organize other information. In other words, teaching involves teaching students how to learn as much as what to learn. It is that process of constructing the "framework" that allows me to organize my knowledge into a logical, organized,...
The face ages in a somewhat predictable pattern, though at a different rate and to a different extent depending on multiple factors. Both genetics and lifestyle choices contribute to the aging process. A detailed understanding of the anatomy and how changes in anatomy lead to the sequelae of facial aging is required to make the most appropriate treatment recommendations. An individual's aesthetic...
It can be difficult to adhere to strict scientific principles when recommending medical treatments to patients as a Cincinnati facial plastic surgeon simply because there is often so little quality data to support some recommendations. It is the nature of surgery more broadly, and plastic surgery specifically, probably because it is so difficult to develop and execute a high-quality study while...
If you are looking to select a facial plastic surgeon, it is not as easy as searching "plastic surgery near me." It is important to research a facial plastic surgeon's credentials, study their style and approach for procedures, visit the facility, and — most importantly — find someone you can trust. Learn more about selecting the perfect facial plastic surgeon, and schedule a consultation with...
