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by Op. Dr. Evren Tevfik İşçi
Bichectomy is a type of cheek cosmetic surgery that is used to make facial lines look sharper. This surgery, often known as the Hollywood cheek, has lately become popular.
The face shape that is placed between the cheekbones and the chin, also known as the youth triangle, and has an inverted triangle look, is created in patients having bichectomy operation. As a result, the exaggerated appearance of facial wrinkles can be avoided. The golden ratio can be accomplished with the bichectomy technique, which is used to sharpen the facial features. As a result, the person’s face will appear more appealing, young, and aesthetic. People who have a square or U-shaped face but desire to get a V-shaped face usually opt for a bichectomy procedure.
The cheeks are one of the aspects that have a direct impact on the look of the face. Even if a person is at their optimal weight, the fat ratio in their face shape may lead them to appear overweight. In such circumstances, the bichectomy operation might be done to restore proportionality to the facial features. Buccal adipose tissue is the adipose tissue in the center of the cheeks. Buccal adipose tissue is found in the bottom part of the cheeks, near the center of the facial muscles. The size of this adipose tissue has a direct impact on the person’s facial size. People’s buccal adipose tissue on their cheeks tends to shrink as they age.
One of the most essential aspects of face attractiveness is buccal adipose tissue. The development of buccal adipose tissue can result in rounding of the person’s facial features, sagging of the cheeks, or the look of a baby face.
Depending on anatomical characteristics or age, fat tissue, also known as buccal adipose tissue, may be significantly greater than usual. This is also known as chubby cheeks, and the fat pads in the cheek can make a person appear heavier or older than they are. People who desire to have a sharp triangle facial look usually undergo bichectomy surgery.
How is a bichectomy performed?
The thinness of the face has recently been acknowledged as one of the most basic requirements of having an appealing look. Bichectomy surgery, which is used to achieve a thinner and more oval face shape, is conducted by creating a tiny incision in the patient’s cheek. Excess fat tissue around the wound is removed. This ensures that the individual has slimmer cheekbones and a pronounced cheekbone look.
The major objective of bichectomy surgery, also known as cheek thinning, is to make a tiny incision in the cheek and thereby remove the fat tissue in the area. The elimination of adipose tissue thins the person’s face and sharpens their lines. In other words, the face structure is shaped like an inverted triangle.
Bichectomy surgery is often performed under local anaesthetic, however in certain circumstances, general anesthesia may be chosen. The patient’s mouth is cleansed and the appropriate hygiene is supplied before the surgery begins. In this manner, the possibility of infection during surgery is eliminated. Following the application of local anesthetic, a very little incision is made in the cheeks. Forceps are used to eliminate the bichat fat packs in the cheek region. The region is sutured once the oil bags are removed.
What You Need to Know About Bichectomy
Bichat fat bags in the cheek area shrink with time, producing volume loss in the area. This scenario may result in premature aging of the person’s face, necessitating bichectomy surgery. Bichectomy, a very easy procedure, contributes significantly to a person’s having a thinner and longer face. Although they are not overweight, the bichectomy operation can be performed to make the look of those who are overweight owing to anatomically excess fat mass on their cheeks proportionate to their appearance.
Consumption of alcohol and cigarettes should be limited for at least one week prior to surgery. Otherwise, the healing process may be hampered. Blood-thinning medications should only be used under the guidance of a doctor. The doctor should be told if the patient has a chronic condition.
Only soft meals and cold liquids should be ingested for the first three days following bichectomy surgery. It may be able to reduce the risk of bleeding in this manner. It is important to gargle and practice good dental hygiene for 10 days following the procedure to avoid irritation caused by the removal of fat bags in the region. The patient should take the antibiotics and other medications that have been recommended to him on a regular basis. During the required period following the procedure, the patient should not utilize blood thinners. Again, smoking and alcohol use should be avoided to prevent interfering with the healing process. Cold press should be administered for 15 minutes every 4 hours for the first three days after surgery. As a result, bruising and swelling can be avoided. For 7 days, rinse your mouth with salt water every 12 hours. The patient should avoid excessive activities that may cause physical strain for the first 5 days following the procedure. It is feasible to resume normal everyday activities at the conclusion of this period. There is no visible scar from the outside since the incision is performed within the cheek.