Bichectomy (Cheek Thinning)
Bichectomy; Cheek aesthetics is an appropriate procedure especially for people who are uncomfortable with their “chubby or big cheek” appearance. In fact, the fat in the cheek area, which has existed since childhood, shifts downwards with age, causing a rectangular facial appearance, especially on the front side. The aesthetic perception of today is represented by sharper facial features that create a sexy and dynamic image. In such procedures, the intuition of the person is effective. The name of the Hollywood cheek aesthetic is that this aesthetic trend is often preferred by world famous personalities.
Before the surgery
The medications used by the person, chronic diseases, smoking, cleaning habits of the mouth and teeth are evaluated.
Operation
The operation can be performed under local or sedative (semi-sleep) or general anesthesia. Practiced with a 1 cm incision inside the mouth, it is a short and effective surgery that lasts about half an hour. Local anesthesia may be preferred. Thanks to the local anesthesia performed before the surgery, in the early postoperative period no pain is felt, through this small incision the removal of cheek fat is performed. It closes with 1-2 stitches that can melt and do not need to be removed. There are no visible scars after cheek thinning surgery.
Postoperative
The early period after surgery usually passes at ease. There may be minimal swelling in the cheek, but it is unclear as the appearance is similar to the time before the operation. You can be discharged the same day. 3- The swelling will pass in 4 days, it will take 2-3 months to take its final shape. Absorbable stitches will be used, which will be absorbed on its own after two to three weeks. The person can go back to work the next day. Paying attention to oral hygiene is the most important recommendation. He can gargle and brush his teeth. You shouldn’t smoke and chew for the first 1-2 days.
Things to know
With this surgery, especially the front of the face is suitable for faces of a more rectangular shape. All surgically removed fat packs are not removed, some are left behind. The oils taken can be used to add volume to other parts of the face or to increase the radiance of the skin. This surgery is a permanent procedure and an effective operation.
