BICHECTOMY

HOLLYWOOD CHEEK SURGERY

One of the areas that makes the face look aesthetic and beautiful is the cheeks. A thin face with clear lines is considered one of the ideal face types.

Even if some people are not overweight, the cheek structure can make the person look overweight. Sometimes, the proportion of facial features is adversely affected by the cheeks. In such cases, bichectomy surgery comes into play.

This plastic surgery, which has gained popularity especially by Hollywood stars, is an ideal choice for those who complain about the appearance of their cheeks. When viewed from the outside, the amount of fat in the cheek area is reduced without any traces.

Thus, the cheekbones are also more pronounced. This procedure is also known as the Hollywood Cheek Surgery. It is also important that the operation is completed in a short time and that the recovery period is not long.

Is There an Age Limit for Cheek Aesthetic Surgery? Who is eligible for this surgery?

As the lower limit, we can point to the age of 20-25. It is not recommended to perform this aesthetic surgery in the earlier period. In advanced ages, it is possible to perform surgery in any desired situation. Those who have square and round facial features due to the fat tissue in the cheek area can benefit from this surgery.

It is also an ideal intervention for those who complain of looking fat due to the fat on their cheeks, even though they are not overweight. Having excess adipose tissue only in the cheek area leads to the appearance of overweight. In order to eliminate this situation, it may be possible to benefit from the surgical intervention in question.

Men can benefit from this aesthetic operation to make the cheekbones more prominent. It should be noted that the number of men who have benefited from the procedure has increased recently. However, in order for this surgery to be performed, the person must not have a health problem that prevents the surgery.

It is also inconvenient to perform the operation during pregnancy and lactation. Anyone with suitable health conditions can request an appointment for surgery.

Is There Any Scar After Bichectomy?

One of the most important advantages of this operation is that there is no scar on the face after the operation. The fact that there is no scar even though an incision is made on the skin in the surgery depends on the incision from the inside of the cheek.
Therefore, there are never any incision line scars on the face, around the ears, on the jaw line or anywhere else.

Surgery

It is performed under local or general anesthesia, not possible for the patient to feel pain during the operation.
In the surgery, an incision of approximately 1 cm is made from the inner part of the cheek area.
40% to 50% of the fat tissue in the cheek is removed through this incision line
Then, the incision area is sutured and the process is completed.
Most of the time, the patient is discharged on the same day, but some patients may need to rest in the hospital for 1 day.
Although the operation time is not the same in every patient, it is usually 45 minutes.
The operation time will be longer when different aesthetic interventions are required together with the reduction of the fat tissue on the cheeks in the surgery.

FAQ

Can You Eat After a Cheek Surgery?

The first several days following your procedure, you will be limited to a liquid or semi-liquid diet. Liquid diets usually include tepid soups, smoothies, liquid yogurts, Jello, and other similar foods. The liquid diet is recommended for the first 3 to 5 days following the procedure. We may instruct you to remain on a liquid diet until your follow-up appointment.

You may begin eating semi-solid or soft foods, such as bananas or mashed potatoes, within 7 to 10 days following your procedure. After 10 days, you are usually healed enough to resume most of your normal diet, although we do advise that you avoid sharp or crunchy foods until at least 2 weeks following the procedure. Some patients find that chewing is difficult or uncomfortable until after 3 weeks when they are mostly recovered.

How is the recovery period?

After the surgery it is normal for the cheeks to be swollen and bruised. To reduce these, elevating the head in combination with the use of cold compresses for a few days is advised. It’s recommended to avoid strenuous activities at least three weeks. Your cheeks will be swollen for a day and need at least 3 months to see the final results. You can resume your regular diet and activity the day after the procedure. You will be prescribed antibiotics and a mouth wash and pain medication is taken for 1-2 days.

Is a Bichecectomy Permanent?

The answer to this question is yes. That said, a bichectomy, also called buccal fat removal, is a lifelong procedure that removes accumulated fat. Even if he gains weight, the inverted triangular shape remains.

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