Bichectomy Surgery in Turkey

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Bichectomy is the medical term for fat removal from the cheeks to obtain sharper facial lines. Bichectomy is performed under general anesthesia.

How is bichectomy performed?

Bichectomy operations are performed in hospitals and take approximately 30 minutes. The procedure includes the removal of fat tissue from the cheeks. The post-operative swelling and bruises will heal between 3-7 days. It may take 2-4 months for the cheeks to take their final form.

Who can undergo bichectomy?

Bichectomy can be performed on patients with chubby cheeks or for face reduction. It aims to make facial lines sharper. Patients aged 18 and older can undergo this procedure. There is no upper age limit. However, it is not possible to perform cosmetic operations on patients with chronic disorders.

Bichectomy Surgery in Turkey

Is bichectomy painful?

This operation is performed under general anesthesia, the patient will not feel any pain during the operation. Afterward, they will be provided with painkillers for a more comfortable recovery. This procedure will be generally painless.

Bichectomy Combined with Cheekbone Surgery

Cheekbones play a major role in the overall appearance of the face. It is possible to combine a bichectomy with cheekbone surgery. It is possibly to reduce the cheekbones through the removal of a 10-12 mm bone, or to make enhance them through filler or fat injections.

Bichectomy Success Rate

This operation is based on fat removal. As long as the physician removes excess fat delicately and evenly, the procedure will easily yield satisfactory results, especially in the hands of an experienced plastic surgeon.

Can Men Undergo Bichectomy?

There is no reason why a man cannot undergo bichectomy. The operation will be performed in a hospital through removing fat tissue from inside the mouth. After the operation, the patient may need to stay in the hospital overnight or be discharged on the same day.