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 Questions That Worry Our Patients Most Throughout 2025, thousands of people visited the blog of Instituto Maxilofacial seeking clear, medical, and reliable answers about their oral and facial health. Far from focusing on complex or overly technical topics, the most-read articles share a common thread: they address very specific questions that often arise before...

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...

When professionals themselves recognize the excellence of a colleague, that merit is invaluable. This is demonstrated by the latest ranking of the Healthcare Reputation Monitor (MRS), prepared by Merco, which includes the five most highly regarded oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain. Among them, and in a prominent position, is our Director, Professor Federico Hernández...