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Dr María Isabel Falguera Uceda

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr María Isabel Falguera Uceda

Specialist in
  • Facial rejuvenation surgery and treatment of synkinesis.
  • Facial plastic surgery.
  • Surgery for occipital neuralgia.
«It is the combination of passion, personal effort and dedication that leads to the best results in surgery.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with experience in craniofacial reconstruction, facial plastic surgery and the comprehensive treatment of facial paralysis.

He combines surgical precision, technical innovation and a personalised approach, bringing together hospital work, private practice and clinical research focused on tissue regeneration.

Education

His training includes hospital-based specialisation, research work and advanced training in surgery and aesthetic medicine.

2012–2013 | University Specialist in Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid. Master’s Degree Award.
2007–2008 | Research Proficiency Certificate. Department of Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.
2006 – 2007 | PhD courses in Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.
2006 – 2011 | Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
1999–2005 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. University of Navarra.

Professional experience

He has worked in university hospitals and in private practice in maxillofacial surgery and aesthetic medicine.

2022 – Present | Senior Registrar. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Córdoba Red Cross Hospital.
2018 – Present | Senior Registrar. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba.
2012 – 2014 | Senior Registrar. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid.
2012 – 2018 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Private practice in Madrid.

Scientific publications

She is the author and co-author of publications focusing on craniofacial reconstruction, bone regeneration and facial plastic surgery.

2024 | Heredero S, Falguera MI, Gómez V, et al. Customised Soft Tissue Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2024.07.009
2024 | Sanjuan-Sanjuan A, Falguera Uceda MI, et al. Splicing Machinery Is Impaired in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas. Int J Mol Sci. doi: 10.3390/ijms25136929
2022 | Falguera-Uceda MI, Sanjuan-Sanjuan A, Dean-Ferrer A, et al. Modified lip revision surgery for the severe whistle lip deformity in bilateral cleft lip. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2021.10.009
2021 | Falguera-Uceda MI, Sánchez-Casanova S, Escudero-Duch C, et al. A narrative review of cell-based approaches for cranial bone regeneration. Pharmaceutics. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14010132
2020 | Sanchez-Casanova S, Falguera Uceda MI, et al. Local delivery of bone morphogenetic protein-2 from near-infrared-responsive hydrogels. Biomaterials. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.119909

Areas of special focus

The clinical areas in which we specialise most include the following:

  • Facial paralysis and its functional and aesthetic consequences.
  • Facial rejuvenation and harmonisation.
  • Occipital neuralgia.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include:

  • Facial rejuvenation surgery and treatment of synkinesis.
  • Facial plastic surgery.
  • Surgery for occipital neuralgia.
  • Facial harmonisation treatments.

Accreditations and memberships

He is a member of national and international scientific societies related to his speciality.

  • Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (SECOM-CyC).
  • Spanish Society of Fat Grafting (SETGRA).
  • World Society for Migraine Surgery.

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