Maxillofacial Surgery Red Bank Specialized Care by a Leader

Trusted in Red Bank

Well-Rounded Care

Dr. Lucio Cardoso Jr. is both a medical doctor and a doctor of dental medicine. He performs both cosmetic surgery and oral surgery, two disciplines that complement each other. When patients undergo corrective surgery, they usually also need some other refinement of the face. Because Dr. Cardoso is trained in maxillofacial surgery and facial refinement, he is uniquely qualified to harmonize function and form.

A Natural Appearance

Whether you’re receiving cosmetic surgery or a necessary reconstructive facial surgery, you can trust Dr. Cardoso to provide natural-looking results. His aim is for you to look like the best possible version of yourself, and to experience the best possible practical benefits.

Prioritizing Your Comfort

At Cardoso Cosmetic Center, we offer sedation options so your oral and maxillofacial surgery can be as painless and relaxing as possible. Even the most anxious patients can move forward confidently with their care, knowing they’re in skilled hands and entrusted to a team that puts patient comfort first.

• Dr. Lucio Cardoso Jr. completed a fellowship with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
• He is certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS).
• Dr. Cardoso was inspired to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon after realizing the positive changes he could make in a patient’s life.
• Dr. Cardoso diagnoses conditions before identifying the best path forward and developing a customized treatment plan.

• Our team takes all the time you need to answer your questions and explain each step of your surgical plan, no matter how complex.
• Dr. Cardoso hand-selected his staff members to ensure a positive experience beginning at the moment you step through the doors of our Red Bank office.

"I can make magic happen with my team. People’s lives are literally changed.” - Dr. Cardoso

Dental Implants

If you’re missing teeth, Dr. Cardoso can place dental implants and implant-supported restorations to restore any degree of tooth loss. He has completed over 1,300 All-on-4® cases, and accepts complex cases that other doctors turn away. Dr. Cardoso receives many revision cases involving unsatisfactory results by other providers. These are always more challenging than initial procedures.

Tooth Extractions

An oral surgeon will always try to save your natural teeth, but if they’re beyond repair, they will have to be extracted. Dr. Cardoso uses gentle extraction techniques and sedation to comfortably remove damaged and diseased teeth. He can also extract wisdom teeth if your dental arch doesn’t have enough room to support them.

Bone Grafting

With tooth loss comes the deterioration of the jawbone. If you have been missing teeth for a while and you want an implant-supported restoration, you may need bone grafting before you can qualify for treatment. Dr. Cardoso can strengthen your jawbone and prepare it for dental implants with bone grafting. Bone grafting can also strengthen a damaged or diseased jawbone.

Gum Surgery

As gum disease progresses, the gums recede, putting your teeth at risk for becoming loose or falling out altogether. Dr. Cardoso can perform gum surgery to remove bacteria from around the teeth, remove diseased gum tissue, apply membranes to allow your tissue to regenerate, or use a soft tissue graft to strengthen your gums. These methods allow the gums to heal and fit properly around teeth once more.

Corrective Jaw Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, reshapes and repositions the jaws to address skeletal or dental irregularities. With this facial surgery, Dr. Cardoso can correct bite problems, TMJ disorders, birth defects, sleep apnea, damage from disease or facial injuries, and more.

Facial Trauma

If you’ve suffered an injury to the face that involves soft or hard tissue damage, Dr. Cardoso can perform reconstructive surgery. Your treatment plan can incorporate both maxillofacial and cosmetic surgery to restore the function of your jaws and mouth and your facial appearance. 

Cleft Palate

If your child was born with a cleft palate, our oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Red Bank can repair the gap in the roof of their mouth. The surgery involves stretching and repositioning the soft tissues and sewing them together in multiple layers to close the gap.

Facelift

If facial signs of aging like deep wrinkles, sagging jowls, and other signs of aging are making you look older than you feel, Dr. Cardoso can perform a facelift to restore definition to your features. During a facelift, Dr. Cardoso also gives considerable attention to the neck for a more seamless result. He can do a deeper plane facelift and excels at concealing scars for natural-looking outcomes.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can reduce sagging skin of the upper eyelids and fatty deposits under the eyes for a more youthful, awakened appearance. While eyelid surgery is often used for cosmetic purposes, it can also help improve your field of vision.

Oral Pathology

Dr. Cardoso can diagnose and treat cysts, tumors, infections, and other conditions in the mouth, jaws, and surrounding tissues.