LIOS: The Low Impact Orthofacial Surgery Philosophy by Prof. Federico Hernández-Alfaro

Orthofacial surgery has evolved toward more precise, less invasive, and patient-centered models. In this context, LIOS (Low Impact Orthofacial Surgery) emerges as a comprehensive philosophy developed under the direction of Prof. Federico Hernández-Alfaro, redefining how orthognathic surgery is planned and experienced. LIOS is not a single surgical technique. It is an integrated treatment approach designed...

The first consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon is not just an informational visit. It is a thorough clinical evaluation aimed at understanding the real origin of the problem, determining whether there is a surgical indication and, above all, deciding whether surgery is truly the best option. Why questions are so important in maxillofacial surgery Maxillofacial...

Professor Federico Hernández-Alfaro, Director of the Maxillofacial Institute, has once again been included in the latest edition of the Ranking of the World Scientists: World's Top 2% Scientists, prepared by Stanford University. This international ranking recognizes the world's most influential researchers in their respective fields, using objective indicators such as the number of publications, citations...

Orthognathic Surgery: A Key Decision for Your Health and Facial Aesthetics Orthognathic surgery is a complex procedure that requires highly specialized equipment and advanced digital planning. Although the Maxillofacial Institute does not have a clinic in Madrid, each year we welcome numerous patients from Madrid who choose the Maxillofacial Institute of Barcelona for one clear...