Bichectomy
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Permanent Solution
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For Everyone
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Treatment time 45 mins
Bichectomy also Bichat Ball Ablation
What is an Bichectomy?
Bichectomy or buccal fat pads (Bichat’s fat pads) removal in Istanbul
Bichectomy is a procedure which consists in permanently removing the small fat pads located in the cheek. The removal of Bichat’s fat pads allows to refine and redefine the lower part of the face, to hollow out the cheeks and make the cheekbones more prominent.
It is a quick and non-invasive cosmetic surgical procedure performed by a maxillofacial surgeon applying a local anesthetic.
After a consultation with your surgeon, the indication for the surgery will be confirmed.
The surgeon will determine whether or not the surgical indication is favorable, and if there will be any benefit resulting from the operation. The procedure is an outpatient surgery, performed at the clinic under local anesthesia or light sedation. You will be discharged the same day as the operation. The procedure lasts an average of 30 to 45 minutes. A scar is placed on each side inside the mouth just below the salivary duct. This scar will be invisible as it is located inside the mouth. A suture is made with resorbable threads.
What are the post-operative effects
After the surgery, an edema sets in for a few days and the result of the bichectomy will be visible 4 to 6 weeks after the operation, to be definitive at 3 months.
PROGRESS OF THE PROCEDURE
• Outpatient hospitalization.
• Local anesthesia.
• The procedure lasts from 30 to 45 minutes.
Bichectomy F.A.Q
Bichectomy is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to reduce the size of Bichat's balls, which are pockets of fat located in the cheeks.
People who have full, round cheeks and wish to achieve a slimmer, more angular appearance may be good candidates. However, it is important to discuss with a plastic surgeon whether this procedure is appropriate for you.
Bichectomy is usually performed under local anaesthetic with sedation. The surgeon will make small incisions inside the mouth and remove some of the Bichat balls. The incisions are then sutured and the patient is allowed to go home the same day.
Recovery from a bichectomy is usually quite rapid. The patient may experience slight pain and swelling of the cheeks for a few days, but can usually return to work and normal activities within 3 to 5 days of the procedure.
Yes, the results of bichectomy are usually permanent, as the removed Bichat balls do not grow back. However, it is important to maintain a stable weight to prevent the cheeks from regaining fat and to maintain the results in the long term.
