Cheek fat is removed with an intraoral procedure. It takes approximately 30 minutes. It is discharged on the same day, no stitches are removed.
Bichectomy is the surgical removal of intra-cheek fat tissue to make the face look thinner, triangular and contoured. It is also known as “Hollywood facial aesthetics”.
Operation Time: 30 min
Anaesthesia Local/General
Discharge: Same day
Return to Social Life: The next day
Who is it suitable for?
It is suitable for women and men between the ages of 20-40 with wide cheeks, round face type, who want to clarify their facial features. Clearer results are obtained in individuals with good skin elasticity.
Applied Techniques
The Bichat fat pad is removed through a 1 cm incision in the mouth. The procedure can be performed under local anaesthesia. It leaves no scar on the skin. It is usually performed bilaterally.
Bichectomy is an aesthetic procedure performed by removing the fat tissue in the cheek in order to clarify facial contours and achieve a slimmer facial profile. A proportional and sharp jaw line is aimed.
The informed consent form is a legally required document signed by the patient prior to any medical procedure.
Please consult your doctor for detailed information. You will be asked to review the consent form carefully before your surgery.
Operation and Recovery
The procedure takes 30-45 minutes. Discharge is possible on the same day. Intraoral sutures dissolve spontaneously. A liquid diet is recommended for the first week. Swelling decreases in 5-7 days.
Aesthetic Result
The jaw line becomes clear, the face takes a V-shape. Cheekbones appear more prominent. The results become clear within 4-6 weeks and are permanent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the fat come back?
No, it is not. The removed fat cells are permanently removed.
Does the face look too sunken?
Balanced result is obtained with the right patient selection. Excess fat is not removed.
Is it confused with dental aesthetics?
No, it is not. The procedure is performed completely inside the cheek and does not come into contact with the teeth.
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