Today, men and women benefit from many aesthetic operations in order to have a young and healthy appearance and reach their ideals in terms of physical appearance. One of these aesthetic surgeries is the bichectomy operation.

Bichectomy, which provides a better appearance of the face, is also known as cheek surgery. With the bichectomy operation, more prominent cheekbones and a thinner facial line can be obtained. Bichectomy operation can be applied to men and women over the age of 18 with normal weight and a round face. However, it is not recommended for people who are overweight or obese and for patients over the age of 45.

Fat pads called Buccal decrease significantly over time, which can cause premature aging on the face of the person who will undergo the operation. However, it is very important for the physician who will perform the operation to evaluate the patient in detail, as there may be differences in each patient. While bichectomy makes the face appear longer and thinner, it also helps to eliminate the rounded appearance of the face. Patients who have undergone a bichectomy operation can be discharged on the same day as they receive outpatient treatment.

Bichectomy is an outpatient type of surgery, also known as cheek thinning aesthetics and it is performed with local anesthesia. It is very important to clean the mouth before the operation. Cleaning before bichectomy surgery will help reduce infection problems that may occur.

For bichectomy, after local anesthesia is applied to the patient, the surgeon makes a small incision in the cheek and removes the buccal fat pads with forceps to give a natural appearance. After the fat pads are removed, the wound is sutured. After this procedure is applied to both cheeks, that is, when the operation is completed, the surgeon completes the procedure with a compressive bandage. The entire bichectomy operation takes between 30 and 45 minutes and the patient is discharged on the same day.

For a faster recovery period after bichectomy surgery, the patient should stop drinking alcohol and stop smoking one week before the surgery. If aspirin or blood thinning drugs used by the patient before the surgery are used, taking such drugs should be stopped.

If the patient uses medication regularly due to health problems, they should inform the doctor about all the medications they are using before the surgery. Pregnant women or people with serious health problems should see a doctor before deciding on bichectomy surgery.

The recovery process of each patient may differ after bichectomy surgery. But in general, improvement is observed in the patients in the 14-day period after the operation. During the first three days after bichectomy surgery, consuming soft foods and cold drinks will also prevent possible bleeding. It is also recommended that patients not be exposed to the sun.

After the fat pads are removed after the bichectomy operation, in case of possible inflammation, they will disappear for 3 to 6 months. Possible inflammation usually takes place in the lower jaw part of the face. With bichectomy surgery, the cheekbones of the face become more prominent and a longer appearance is given to the face.

In case of any infection, antibiotic treatments and oral care products given by the physician should be used regularly and in accordance with the instructions in order to prevent infection.

After bichectomy surgery, it is also necessary to stay with a pressure bandage at least 2 hours later, the bandage will also prevent bruising. A certain swelling may be felt in the face area, but this is normal.

You can reduce swelling by applying cold press directly to your cheek for 15 minutes every 4 hours for 3 days after bichectomy surgery. Since bichectomy surgery is performed inside the mouth, it is very important to gargle with salt water every 12 hours for 7 days and to use the medicines given by your doctor.

In addition, the patient should stay away from heavy and physical activities for the first 5 days and they can continue their daily activities normally 5 days after the operation. It is recommended to use sunscreen, especially if you have had bichectomy surgery in the summer months.

There is no scar in the patient after the bichectomy operation. Since the operation is performed from the inside of the cheek, no traces of surgery are encountered when viewed from the outside. It may take some time for the swelling to go down and the patient's face to settle after the operation. This may vary from person to person. Although people expect to have a brand new face after the bichectomy operation, bichectomy surgery includes the removal of the facial oval.