Would I Benefit From A LeFort 2 or 3 Osteotomy?

Q: Dr. Eppley, My midface is a bit flat. Would I benefit from a LeFort 2 or 3 osteotomy?

A:There is no indication for you, or anyone seeking aesthetic mid face augmentation, for a LeFort 2 or 3 osteotomy Those are operations that look great on diagram but in real life are not appropriate for the aesthetic patient. They are indicated for the syndromic craniofacial patient who has real facial hypoplasia problems where the magnitude of the surgery and its potential risk and complications are more acceptable.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon