Bichectomy, performed for people who want to clarify facial lines and achieve a slimmer appearance, is an aesthetic procedure performed by removing the bichat fat pads inside the cheeks. With this method, also known as “Hollywood Cheek”, the cheekbones become more prominent and the face looks thinner, younger and proportionate.
Bichectomy is usually performed under local anesthesia, taking about 45 minutes. The plastic surgeon removes excess fat through a small incision inside the mouth and completes the procedure with self-dissolving stitches. After the procedure, the patient is discharged on the same day and can return to daily life within 3-5 days.
During the recovery period, eating soft foods, paying attention to oral hygiene and applying cold regularly will accelerate healing. Stitches are not removed; It melts on its own. The change on the face begins to become apparent in approximately 3 weeks, and full results appear within 2-3 months.
Bichectomy procedure is suitable for individuals over the age of 25 whose facial features are not clear, whose cheeks appear too full and who want to achieve symmetry on their face. Its permanence is high; As long as the patient maintains his or her weight balance, the resulting appearance will last for many years.
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