Bichectomy

What is bichectomy (cheek thinning)?
It is made to create the Hollywood cheek look, which has been very popular in recent years. Thanks to this process, the fat pads in the cheek and corner areas of the people are removed and a natural pit is created in this area.
Thanks to this effect, people are provided with a thinner and inverted triangle face shape.
Thanks to this process, also known as cheek thinning, a more elegant and more attractive appearance emerges. The main reason why the embroidery was named Hollywood cheek is that it was inspired by the attractive appearance of Hollywood women.
What is a bichectomy and how is it done?
When celebrities started to show great interest in this process, many people also showed a tendency to this process. The basis of the procedure is the removal of excess fat pads in the cheek area.
In other words, the procedure is suitable for people with more fat pads in the cheek area. Due to the removal of excess fat pads from the cheek area during this procedure, the face of the person appears thinner and smoother. A natural jawline is formed, resulting in a more symmetrical face.
Bichectomy is a very preferred operation in recent years because it reveals a more flawless appearance. A kind of facial contouring is provided.
Who Can Have a Bichectomy?
Bichectomy operation is not an operation with risk factors in general, but it is not suitable for everyone. During this operation, there is a significant reduction in the fat bags on the face, expressed as Bichat. In addition to all these, the operation is not recommended for the people listed below. Those people;
Individuals older than 18 years of age with normal weight and facial roundness
those under the age of 18
All of the people other than the people we mentioned above and who have passed the controls of the specialist doctor can easily undergo a bichectomy operation.
How is a bichectomy done?
The issue of how a bichectomy is performed is important because many people considering this operation are generally quite confused about it. First of all, many people think of this operation as an operation performed under general anesthesia. However, this is not exactly the case.
Anesthesia is applied to people, but since it is local, it is a kind of outpatient surgery. Therefore, we can say that it is a suitable operation for patients with fear of general anesthesia. In addition, for those who are curious, the surgical procedure steps are as follows;
Before the operation, people's mouth is cleaned and it is aimed to prevent infection problems that may occur during the operation.
Local anesthesia is then applied to the patient.
After the necessary numbness is achieved, the specialist doctor removes the fat bags from the cheek with the help of forceps.
After the fat bags are removed, the area is stitched.
After this procedure is applied to both cheeks, a bandage with a compression effect is applied.
It is a simple procedure that generally takes between 30-45 minutes and the patient can be discharged during the day.
What Should Be Considered After Bichectomy Surgery?
The recovery period of the patients may differ from each other. Recovery can be observed in every patient within an average of 14 days. In this process, patients should pay attention to some important points in order to positively affect the healing process. These important points are;
During the first three days, cold drinks and soft foods should be consumed. This will prevent any possible bleeding that may occur in the cheek area.
It is also important that the patient is not exposed to the sun after the operation.
After the operation, it is possible to face a possible inflammation problem in the lower jaw area. This situation can continue for an average of 3-6 months.
Conditions such as swelling and bruising may occur after the operation. In this case, there is no need to worry. In a short time, this will pass by itself.
What are the Advantages of Bichectomy?
The advantages of bichectomy are many and patients will have a more beautiful face shape in a short time. The benefits and advantages of bichectomy compared to other surgical operations are as follows;
Since the procedure time is short and not difficult, the patient does not need to stay in the hospital.
Since it is performed with local anesthesia, the negative side effects of general anesthesia are not seen in the patient.
People with chubby and round facial features, which cannot be achieved despite diet and exercise, are much easier and faster.
Since there is no prosthesis and filling application, the cheek of the person appears smoother.
Since the fat tissues in the cheek are removed, even if the person gains weight, the facial features do not return to their original shape and always remain thin.
Recovery time after the operation is quite fast.
Since no incision is made on the skin surface of the person, there is no problem in terms of aesthetics.
Bichectomy Surgery Results
First of all, patients can return to their daily lives smoothly and quickly.
In this process, oral care products should also be applied as recommended.
Applying cold press to the cheeks for 15 minutes, every 4 hours for 3 days after the operation, reduces the swelling.
For 7 days after the operation, the person should gargle with salt water every 12 hours.
It is also important for the patient to regularly use the medicines prescribed by the doctor.
In addition, it is recommended that the patient stay away from physical and heavy activities for 5 days after the operation.
After the operation, there will be no scars on the people. Since an incision is made inside the cheek and fat tissue is removed during the operation, there will be no surgical scar. Since there may only be swelling, it may take a certain time for the patient's face to settle. In addition, since only the facial oval of the patient is removed with this operation, the patient should not expect major changes.