Looksmaxxing and facial aesthetics: what it consists of and what risks it entails

In recent years, the term looksmaxxing has begun to gain traction on social media, beauty forums, and among those seeking to strategically improve their physical image. Although it may sound modern or even superficial, behind this concept lies an increasingly common reality: the desire to consciously optimize our appearance, with the support of medical science....

Orthognathic surgery is primarily known for correcting functional jaw and dental alignment problems. However, one of its lesser-mentioned benefits is its ability to directly influence facial aesthetics and prevent some of the signs of aging. At the Maxillofacial Institute, we believe that proper facial alignment not only improves the smile but can also have a...

Human evolution has been marked by significant changes in diet, anatomy and language. One of the less obvious, but highly impactful, effects has been the relationship between the transition to a softer diet, the development of the overbite and the emergence of new sounds in human languages. Thanks to the advent of agriculture and the...

Today we answer this question, which is very common in our practice. Let's go step by step: Minimum Age for Orthognathic Surgery Skeletal development is a crucial factor in planning orthognathic surgery. In general, it is recommended to wait until the growth of the maxillary bones has finished before performing the intervention. This moment varies...