Over 40 years of Jaw Surgery Experience – In One Practice
Welcome to
The Jaw Surgery Center of New Jersey
Advanced Care for Jaw Function and Facial Balance
Welcome to the Jaw Surgery Center of New Jersey at Northeast Facial and Oral Surgery Specialists. Whether you are exploring jaw surgery for the first time or seeking a second opinion, we invite you to learn more about our team and what we offer. We are a specialized jaw surgery program with extensive experience treating complex jaw, cleft, craniofacial, and reconstructive conditions.
Our surgical team is among the most highly trained and experienced in the country. Having completed advanced residencies and fellowships spanning oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and craniofacial surgery at world-class academic medical centers, and having performed thousands of jaw surgery procedures, we are uniquely equipped to care for even the most complex cases.
Unlike many larger institutions, where aspects of care may be delegated to residents or fellows, your care stays with us from start to finish. We meet you, we perform your surgery, and we personally guide your recovery every step of the way.
Whether you are facing a bite problem, a condition present from birth, years of jaw pain, or a complex diagnosis, we are here to help. We proudly serve patients from New Jersey, across the East Coast, and throughout the country, and we look forward to being part of your journey.
Experience Matters
Years of Jaw Surgery Experience
Years of Facial Surgery Training
Patients Treated
A Complete Patient’s Guide
Understanding the Journey Ahead
Considering jaw surgery can feel overwhelming, which is why we created a comprehensive patient guide. Learn everything from pre-op preparation and what to expect on surgery day to recovery tips, dietary recommendations, and long-term care, so you can make fully informed and confident decisions along your jaw surgery journey.
Clear, step-by-step insights help reduce uncertainty at every stage, designed to help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Dr Lee and the team at Northeast Facial are incredible. I was very nervous about my procedure but Dr Lee walked me through it step by step, never once making me feel rushed. Silvanna at the front desk went above and beyond to help me schedule an appointment that worked for me. I would highly recommend NEFOSS!
Stephanie Brown
“I had double jaw surgery done with Dr. Jacob in June 2021. I am extremely happy with my results. No more jaw pain and chewing problems. I also feel much more confident with my new smile. The surgery was definitely well worth it, thanks to Dr. Jacob and his team!”
Amelia Chen
“I would definitely recommend Dr. Jacob and his team at NEFOSS! Dr. Jacob and the team of doctors are very knowledgeable about all aspects of the TMJ process. They are such a nice group of doctors! The office staff is also very helpful and very friendly.”
Tiffany Puopolo
Meet Our Surgeons
Dr. John Amato, DDS, MD, MBA
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Gregg Jacob, DMD, FACS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Jessica Lee, DDS, MD, FACS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Trust the Experts
Trained At World-Class Institutions
Erin’s Journey
A Life Changed By Orthognathic Surgery
A Journey Worth the Smile
For many of our patients, the decision to pursue jaw surgery has been years in the making, shaped by quiet frustration, a bite that never felt right, and a reflection that didn’t match how they felt inside. Erin understood that feeling well. Through careful planning and the surgical expertise our team brings to every case, we corrected her jaw alignment, restored facial balance, and relieved the tension she had carried for years. For Erin, the results went far beyond function, touching nearly every aspect of her daily life.
Every patient’s journey is different, but the outcome we work toward is always the same, improved function, restored harmony, and a renewed sense of self that lasts a lifetime.
A Recognized Second-Opinion Center
For Complex Jaw Surgery
As a regional center, a part of our practice includes evaluating patients seeking second opinions
for complex jaw surgery.
Jaw Conditions
Developmental
Though present at birth, developmental jaw conditions typically go unnoticed, gradually revealing themselves during facial growth and development.
Syndromic
Syndromic jaw conditions are caused by genetic changes that affect facial development as part of a broader syndrome, often requiring staged care.
Cleft
Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital facial differences, resulting from incomplete fusion during fetal development.
Sleep Apnea
Jaw-related sleep apnea occurs when the position or size of the jaws restricts the airway, interrupting normal breathing during sleep.
Jaw Procedures
The procedures we perform are as diverse as the conditions we treat, with each operation designed to address specific functional and structural concerns. Explore the procedures below to learn more about the specialized techniques used throughout our jaw surgery program.
Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) repositions the lower jaw to correct bite misalignment, relieve functional strain, and improve facial balance, with results that enhance chewing, speech, and long-term stability.
LeFort I surgery carefully repositions the upper jaw to correct bite problems, facial asymmetry, and airway concerns, improving function and facial harmony while supporting stable, predictable healing.
Genioplasty reshapes or repositions the chin to enhance facial proportions and profile balance, often complementing jaw surgery while delivering subtle yet impactful aesthetic improvement.
Double jaw surgery corrects complex skeletal misalignment by repositioning both the upper and lower jaws, improving bite function, facial balance, breathing, and overall long-term outcomes.
Cleft LeFort I surgery repositions the upper jaw in patients with cleft-related differences to improve bite alignment, facial balance, speech support, and airway function, using careful planning for stable, predictable outcomes.
Maxillary distraction gradually advances the upper jaw using a controlled device, allowing new bone to form while improving bite function, facial projection, and airway support with reduced surgical stress.
Unilateral cleft lip repair carefully closes the lip on one side, restoring natural shape and symmetry while supporting feeding, speech development, and long-term facial growth.
Bilateral cleft lip repair reconstructs both sides of the upper lip to create balance, function, and natural contours, supporting feeding, facial expression, and healthy facial development.
LeFort III surgery repositions the midface to correct severe underdevelopment or craniofacial asymmetry, improving facial balance, bite function, and airway while supporting long-term skeletal stability.
Fronto-orbital advancement reshapes the forehead and upper eye sockets, correcting cranial deformities, improving facial contour, and protecting eye and brain structures.
Monobloc advancement moves the upper face and forehead as one unit to correct complex midface deficiencies, improving bite, facial profile, and orbital alignment in a single procedure.
Monobloc facial bipartition simultaneously advances and separates the midface to correct severe asymmetry, widen the upper jaw, and optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes.
TMJ joint replacement replaces a damaged jaw joint to relieve pain, restore smooth movement, and improve bite function, supporting long-term jaw health and facial symmetry.
Facial asymmetry correction realigns jaw and facial bones to create balanced proportions, improve bite function, and enhance overall facial harmony and confidence.
Facial asymmetry correction realigns jaw and facial bones to balance proportions, improve bite function, and enhance overall facial harmony and confidence.
Condylar hyperplasia surgery reshapes or reduces an overgrown jaw joint to correct uneven jaw growth, improve bite alignment, and restore facial symmetry and function.
Maxillary distraction gradually moves the upper jaw forward using a controlled device, promoting new bone growth while improving bite function, facial projection, and airway support.
Pediatric mandibular distraction gradually lengthens the lower jaw in children, correcting underdevelopment, improving bite, airway, and facial balance while supporting natural growth.
Le Fort III distraction gradually advances the midface using a specialized device, correcting severe underdevelopment, improving facial profile, bite, and airway while encouraging stable bone formation.
Orthognathic
Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) repositions the lower jaw to correct bite misalignment, relieve functional strain, and improve facial balance, with results that enhance chewing, speech, and long-term stability.
LeFort I surgery carefully repositions the upper jaw to correct bite problems, facial asymmetry, and airway concerns, improving function and facial harmony while supporting stable, predictable healing.
Genioplasty reshapes or repositions the chin to enhance facial proportions and profile balance, often complementing jaw surgery while delivering subtle yet impactful aesthetic improvement.
Double jaw surgery corrects complex skeletal misalignment by repositioning both the upper and lower jaws, improving bite function, facial balance, breathing, and overall long-term outcomes.
Cleft Jaw Surgery
Cleft LeFort I surgery repositions the upper jaw in patients with cleft-related differences to improve bite alignment, facial balance, speech support, and airway function, using careful planning for stable, predictable outcomes.
Maxillary distraction gradually advances the upper jaw using a controlled device, allowing new bone to form while improving bite function, facial projection, and airway support with reduced surgical stress.
Cleft Lip u0026amp; Palate
Unilateral cleft lip repair carefully closes the lip on one side, restoring natural shape and symmetry while supporting feeding, speech development, and long-term facial growth.
Bilateral cleft lip repair reconstructs both sides of the upper lip to create balance, function, and natural contours, supporting feeding, facial expression, and healthy facial development.
Craniofacial
LeFort III surgery repositions the midface to correct severe underdevelopment or craniofacial asymmetry, improving facial balance, bite function, and airway while supporting long-term skeletal stability.
Fronto-orbital advancement reshapes the forehead and upper eye sockets, correcting cranial deformities, improving facial contour, and protecting eye and brain structures.
Monobloc advancement moves the upper face and forehead as one unit to correct complex midface deficiencies, improving bite, facial profile, and orbital alignment in a single procedure.
Monobloc facial bipartition simultaneously advances and separates the midface to correct severe asymmetry, widen the upper jaw, and optimize both functional and aesthetic outcomes.
TMJ
TMJ joint replacement replaces a damaged jaw joint to relieve pain, restore smooth movement, and improve bite function, supporting long-term jaw health and facial symmetry.
Facial asymmetry correction realigns jaw and facial bones to create balanced proportions, improve bite function, and enhance overall facial harmony and confidence.
Assymetry
Facial asymmetry correction realigns jaw and facial bones to balance proportions, improve bite function, and enhance overall facial harmony and confidence.
Condylar hyperplasia surgery reshapes or reduces an overgrown jaw joint to correct uneven jaw growth, improve bite alignment, and restore facial symmetry and function.
Distraction
Maxillary distraction gradually moves the upper jaw forward using a controlled device, promoting new bone growth while improving bite function, facial projection, and airway support.
Pediatric mandibular distraction gradually lengthens the lower jaw in children, correcting underdevelopment, improving bite, airway, and facial balance while supporting natural growth.
LeFort III distraction gradually advances the midface using a specialized device, correcting severe underdevelopment, improving facial profile, bite, and airway while encouraging stable bone formation.
Patient Testimonials
“I would definitely recommend Dr. Jacob and his team at NEFOSS! Dr. Jacob and the team of doctors are very knowledgeable about all aspects of the TMJ process. They are such a nice group of doctors! The office staff is also very helpful and very friendly.”
Tiffany Puopolo
“Dr Lee and the team at Northeast Facial are incredible. I was very nervous about my procedure but Dr Lee walked me through it step by step, never once making me feel rushed. Silvanna at the front desk went above and beyond to help me schedule an appointment that worked for me. I would highly recommend NEFOSS!”
Stephanie Brown
“Dr Jacob is an amazing Doctor and a truly compassionate man. He spent a few years working with my son who had very complex issues. I cannot say enough good things about him. You are in wonderful, professional hands with Dr Jacob. I will be forever grateful that Dr Jacob came into our lives.”
Laura Szenczewski
Choosing A Jaw Surgeon
Know Your Surgical Team
Choosing the right surgical team matters. You should feel informed, comfortable, and confident in every step of the process. At our practice, your care is provided by one of the most highly trained and experienced teams in the country, specializing in corrective jaw surgery and reconstruction. When you come to our office, you meet directly with your surgeons. We are the ones who plan your treatment, perform your surgery, see you after surgery, and remain personally available to you throughout your recovery.
Unlike many larger institutions, where aspects of care may be delegated to residents or fellows, your care stays with us from start to finish. We meet you, we perform your surgery, and we personally guide your recovery – every step of the way.
Founding Members of the American Society of Orthognathic Surgery
New Jersey & The East Coast
Jaw Surgery Referral Center
for East Coast
We serve as a trusted destination for patients across the East Coast seeking expert evaluation and surgical care for complex jaw conditions. From initial consultation through post-operative care, our team provides the highest level of attention at every stage of the journey.
Surgical Providers for 2 NJ
Craniofacial Centers
Our surgeons serve as the surgical providers for two of New Jersey’s leading craniofacial centers, bringing specialized expertise in cleft, craniofacial, and reconstructive surgery to some of the most complex pediatric and adult cases in the region.
Full Scope Facial Reconstructive Surgery
Our surgical expertise spans the full scope of facial reconstructive surgery, from corrective jaw procedures to complex craniofacial reconstruction. Patients come to us knowing their care is in the hands of a team with the training and experience to handle whatever their condition requires.
Surgical Privileges at Five
Major Medical Centers
Our surgeons hold privileges at five top medical centers, giving patients access to advanced surgical facilities and comprehensive care close to home.
Exceptional Care
What Sets Us Apart
Expertise You Can Trust
What sets our team apart is not any single procedure or technology, but the depth of expertise we bring to every case. Our surgeons are trained across the full range of jaw and facial surgery, allowing us to tailor every treatment plan to the specific needs, goals, and anatomy of each patient we treat.
With over four decades of combined surgical experience, our team has refined both our surgical techniques and our approach to patient care, building a practice known for safe and predictable outcomes for patients of all ages.
Collectively, our surgeons have performed well over one thousand jaw surgery procedures, encompassing the full spectrum of orthognathic, cleft, craniofacial, and reconstructive surgery. It is a breadth and depth of experience that few surgical teams in the country can match.
Cleft and craniofacial surgery represents one of the most specialized and technically demanding areas of our practice, requiring a depth of training and experience that goes well beyond general jaw surgery and that very few surgical teams possess. Our team has extensive training and experience in this area, caring for patients from infancy through adulthood with the skill and compassion these conditions demand.
As a recognized regional referral center, we coordinate care for patients and families traveling from across the East Coast, providing comprehensive surgical evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and access to the surgical facilities and specialized expertise their conditions require.
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