Although the fat on the cheek provides a sympathetic expression at a young age, it is seen as a problem in later ages. After the adolescence period is over and the facial features are seated, anyone who has thick facial features, especially due to the fat in the cheek areas, although they are not overweight, can have cheek thinning aesthetics, ie bichectomy.
The “Bichat” or “Buccal Fat” fat cushion, which extends from the corner of the mouth to the temple area, is located in the deepest layer of the face. The name of the operation comes from here. The fact that bichectomy (cheek thinning aesthetics) is an easy surgical procedure has made it one of the most preferred aesthetic procedures in recent times.
Bichectomy is briefly the process of removing excess fat from the cheek to make the cheekbone more prominent and the facial features more prominent. Bichectomy is also referred to as Hollywood Cheek because it is most commonly performed by Hollywood stars. Thin and sharp facial features especially make the actors’ expressions look stronger.
The application can be performed under local or general anesthesia according to the joint preference of the person and the doctor. Thanks to a small incision made in the mouth, close to the @ of the fat tissue in that area is taken out. In this procedure, which lasts about half an hour, since the incision mark is inside the cheek, there is no image that will disturb you aesthetically.
Partial pain and swelling may occur after the procedure. The patient can go home on the same day. After the bichectomy procedure, great care should be taken in oral hygiene and care, gargling can be done, teeth can be brushed regularly. This is very important so that the seams in the mouth do not get any infection. Since these seams are fusible, no additional process is required to remove them. In addition, solid nutrition should be avoided on the first day. Liquid foods should be consumed. The result of treatment is clearly visible within 3-4 weeks.
In contrast to bichectomy, that is, for the appearance of a disproportionately dented cheek, fat tissue injection or non-surgical cheek filling can be performed.
