Maxillary augmentation - Is there any surgery that can lift the entire maxilla (nose, cheekbone, etc.)? (Photos)

Question

When I was younger I had a slight underbite where my teeth would perfectly line on top of each other and my upper jaw did not have enough room for my canines to grow out.. For this reason I believe I have a recessed maxilla that makes my face and apples of my cheek, appear flat when I'm at rest. What type of treatment would be ideal? I've been considering cheek implants, filler, or last resort jaw surgery. Is there any surgery that can lift the entire maxilla (nose, cheekbone, etc.)?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Dear Vivid,

If you're looking for a true anatomical lift of the midface, a LeFort I osteotomy is the gold standard. This procedure surgically moves the upper jaw (maxilla) forward and slightly upward, restoring harmony to the nose, upper lip, cheeks, and even your bite.

Here’s what it can help with:

Improve under-projected cheeks without implants
Bring the upper lip and base of the nose forward
Lift the paranasal area (area beside the nose)
Support a future rhinoplasty (especially for dorsal augmentation or tip support)

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Maxillary augmentation - Is there any surgery that can lift the entire maxilla (nose, cheekbone, etc.)? (Photos)

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