Meet Dr. Harmon
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing in the surgical rejuvenation of the face, eyes, nose, neck, and hair. A Cincinnati native and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon is dedicated to providing exceptional care and delivering desired results.
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Dr. Harmon’s 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)
In addition to professional training and certification, Dr. Harmon has been recognized by patients and peers for his contributions to facial plastic surgery. Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2025, Dr. Harmon brings award-winning care to his patients in Cincinnati.
Awards & Recognition
Bringing Advanced Surgical Expertise to Cincinnati
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is widely recognized as the pioneer of the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only facial plastic surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship-trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.
His Path to Facial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Harmon decided to delay attending medical school for one year after graduating from Cornell. He accepted an opportunity to teach at Weill Cornell Medical College in Doha, Qatar where he taught biology and chemistry to undergraduate students from all over the world. Dr. Harmon learned how science can serve as a bridge between cultures during his time in Doha. He also learned the value of teaching in helping to formulate, organize, and communicate his own ideas. These skills would serve him well as a physician communicating with patients and physicians-in-training.
Dr. Harmon returned home after teaching in Doha to attend medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. It was during his clinical rotations that he discovered a love for head and neck surgery, specifically facial plastic surgery. This led him to residency in head and neck surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He chose to train in a surgical subspecialty because he had a desire to work with his hands, identified with the surgeons who practiced facial plastic surgery, and enjoyed caring for the patients.
A Foundation Built on Discipline and Determination
Dr. Harmon has had a love for sports from a young age. In fact, he was a competitive gymnast from age seven to thirteen. He retired only because he grew too tall for the equipment. He attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio where he discovered the sport of rowing (crew). Crew quickly became Dr. Harmon’s passion, occupying almost all his time after school. The long hours training after school and on weekends from a young age not only engendered discipline but also taught him how to set and achieve long-term goals. These lessons were central to many of his achievements, including in his medical career.
Dr. Harmon was recruited to row for Cornell University. He studied molecular biology at Cornell with the intention of applying to medical school. Medicine was not his only academic interest, however. In fact, he initially considered joining the foreign service as a diplomat due to his interest in history, languages, and other cultures.
The Harmon Surgical Philosophy
Dr. Harmon believes facial plastic surgery should be honest, effective, and refined. His approach begins by understanding what specifically concerns the patient and developing recommendations that reflect their anatomy, goals, and stage of life rather than trends.
He emphasizes working with a patient's anatomy rather than against it, restoring and maintaining youthful structure rather than overcorrecting it, and considering how today's decisions may affect the face years into the future. Whether surgical or non-surgical, every treatment recommendation is guided by the same goal: natural-appearing results that help patients look like themselves at their best.
Dr. Harmon’s Featured Procedures
Dr. Harmon's practice is dedicated exclusively to facial plastic surgery and facial aesthetics. By focusing solely on the face, eyes, nose, neck, and hair, he provides a level of specialization that allows for highly individualized treatment planning and refined surgical execution. Patients can contact the office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Harmon directly.
Deep Plane Facelift
A facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts and repositions multiple tissue layers together rather than simply tightening the skin. This technique can lift fallen midface volume and improve the definition of the jawline. The deep plane facelift can produce natural-appearing results that avoid a pulled or windswept look.
Neck Lift
A surgical procedure that can address sagging skin, muscle laxity, and excess fat in the neck. It can help restore a smoother neck contour by treating the underlying structural changes that contribute to an aging or heavy neck appearance.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery is designed to remove or reposition excess skin and fat around the upper and/or lower eyelids. It can help improve redundant skin, heaviness, under-eye bags, and a tired appearance while preserving natural eyelid shape and function.
Rhinoplasty
Nose (rhinoplasty) surgery can reshape the nose to improve facial harmony while maintaining or enhancing nasal function. It focuses on refining shape and improving asymmetry, in effect creating balanced, natural-appearing results that fit the patient’s overall facial proportions.
Hair Restoration
A surgical approach to restoring hair density and hairline definition in areas of thinning or loss. Techniques are designed to achieve natural-appearing, long-term hair density that better frames the face.
Family & Community
Dr. Jeffrey Harmon, his wife Fara, and their children have built a happy life in Cincinnati in the years since they founded Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery. His family grounds him. They are a gift. They and his patients are who Dr. Harmon works for every day. He looks forward to many more years caring for patients in the Cincinnati area and beyond.
Research & Publications
Dr. Harmon has contributed to the academic literature in facial plastic surgery, including the following peer-reviewed publications:
- Jacono AA, Alemi AS, Harmon JJ, Ahmedli N. The Effect of a Novel Platysma Hammock Flap During Extended Deep Plane Facelift on the Signs of Aging in the Neck. Aesthet Surg J. 2022 Aug 1;42(8):845-857.
- Welshhans JL, Harmon JJ, Papel I, Gentile R, Mangat D, Byrne P, Collar RM. Association Between Patient Value Systems and Physician and Practice Attributes Available Online. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2018 Mar 1;20(2):116-121.
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