Bİchectomy
Bichectomy
Visuality has always been an important factor in human history. The perception of beauty has always changed according to the period. For example, this thesis is confirmed by the fact that the thin waist understanding that emerged in the Victorian Era and still continues today has been replaced by a flatter abdomen in the Hollywood Era.
One of the most important variables in changing the perception of beauty is the perception of weight. In this sense; while full and round facial features were once effective when it came to facial beauty, today, more prominent and sharp facial features are in demand with the effect of social media platforms that partially determine the understanding of beauty.
The fact that the facial area has plump lines is sometimes not related to weight. In some people, this may be due to genetic reasons. Even if they reach their ideal weight, people with high fat content in the facial area and full lines often resort to the bichectomy method to solve this situation.
What is Bichectomy?
Bichectomy method refers to the process of surgically removing the buccal fat tissues on the face and giving the face a triangular appearance by clarifying the facial features and cheekbones. Excess buccal fat tissues trigger the appearance of full and saggy cheeks and make people look older than their age. Bichectomy is a procedure that aims to achieve the golden ratio in facial contours without leaving incisions and stitch marks on the skin.
It is also popularly referred to in different ways such as Hollywood cheek, cheek aesthetics, face reduction. Bichectomy can be performed in combination with other facial aesthetic procedures such as rhinoplasty (rhinoplasty), facelift surgery (facelift), lip implant and botox in line with the patient’s request and demand.
Who is Bichectomy Suitable for?
Although there is no lower and upper age limit for bichectomy application, it is considered more appropriate by experts to be performed after this age since the age of full facial contours is 25-26. Apart from the age limit, people who will have a bichectomy procedure, regardless of men and women, should have a favorable general health condition, full cheeks and excess buccal adipose tissue.
Bichectomy is not recommended for people whose age limit is too high and whose cheeks are structurally thin. People with chronic heart, diabetes and blood pressure diseases must obtain a doctor’s approval accompanied by the necessary tests and examinations in order to undergo bichectomy.
Things to Consider Before Bichectomy
As with any surgical procedure, alcohol, smoking and blood thinners should be discontinued before the bichectomy operation. The surgeon who will perform the operation should be informed about existing chronic diseases and related medications, allergic conditions, previous surgical operations.
How is Bichectomy Performed?
Before the bichectomy, necessary tests and examinations are performed to determine whether the patients are suitable for the operation. If it is decided that the patient is suitable, a suitable treatment plan is prepared first. In the first stage of the procedure, the patient is given sedation, general or local anesthesia according to his/her general health status.
Surgical incisions as small as 1 cm are made on the inside of the cheek. After removing the required amount of buccal fat tissue, the incisions are closed with sutures and the operation is terminated. Although it varies depending on how much fat will be removed from the procedure area, it is a procedure that takes an average of 1 hour.
Things to Consider After Bichectomy
After the bichectomy, alcohol and smoking should be avoided as before the procedure. Blood thinners should not be used for a while under the supervision of a doctor as they increase the risk of bleeding. Vitamin E and herbal tea should not be consumed. In the early days, solid foods may damage the stitches. For this reason, patients should only consume liquids for the first 3 days. In order to protect the procedure area from possible infections, the area should be kept clean, attention should be paid to dental hygiene, but mouthwash should not be used. Applying these will positively affect the healing process.
Recovery After Bichectomy
Patients are discharged the same day after the bichectomy procedure. Although it varies according to the reaction of the patient’s skin to healing, you can usually return to routine life within 1 week. During this process, swelling and edema in the cheek area is a temporary condition as a natural part of the process. Cold compresses can be applied to minimize this condition. Possible pain can be relieved with mild painkillers taken with the doctor’s approval. It takes approximately 2-3 months to see the full results after the bichectomy procedure.
Advantages of Bichectomy
– Bichectomy is an operation that takes place in as little as 45-50 minutes.
– It is an ideal application for people with full facial features despite being at an ideal weight.
– Since additional materials such as prostheses and fillers are not used in the procedure, natural results are obtained.
– The incidence of major symptoms after bichectomy is low. The recovery period is fast.
– The fact that no surgical incision is made on the outer surface of the skin is an advantage in terms of aesthetic appearance.
Bichectomy Prices
Bichectomy is a popular procedure that redefines facial contours in recent years, especially preferred by women for their aesthetic appearance. It is very important that the procedure is performed by a specialist surgeon in a sterile clinic to prevent possible risks such as mouth opening, excessive bleeding and infection during the operation. Bichectomy prices vary depending on the price policy of the clinic where the procedure will be performed and whether it will be performed together with other facial aesthetic procedures. You can learn everything you wonder about bichectomy and 2023 bichectomy prices by contacting Lygos Clinic’s expert staff.