Maxillofacial by Dr. Luis Gavin What does Maxillofacial mean? maxillofacial (maksil´ōfā´shəl), adj pertaining to the jaws and face. n.pl the wounds to the midface area involving the premaxillary, maxillary, malar, lacrimal, nasal, and vomer bones and the tissues overlying these skeletal structures. What is a Maxillofacial Surgeon? Maxillofacial surgeons, sometimes called oral and maxillofacial surgeons, are trained to handle a wide variety of conditions and injuries that affect the