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Bichectomy

Bichectomy (Buccal Fat Removal) in Turkey

Surgery to remove the fat pads around the cheeks and jawline is called Bichectomy. It is also called Buccal Fat Removal. The buccal fat pad is a mass of fat in the middle of your cheek. The cheekbone dentation holds it between the facial muscles. Surgeons remove excess fat from the cheek area by a tiny incision made within the patient’s mouth. This operation lasts almost 1 hour. It makes the cheeks look better by lifting the cheekbones and shaping the lower cheeks to make them thinner. Bichectomy is suitable for genetically malformed cheeks, aging, weight increase, or excess lipoidosis in Turkey.

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Am I a good candidate for Bichectomy in Turkey? 

  1. If your face is round because of extra buccal fat in your cheeks.
  2. If you have lines or wrinkles above your upper lip
  3. If your facial bone structure strong enough for the operation

 That means you are a good candidate for Bichectomy.

Things to consider before Bichectomy in Turkey

  • Please inform the medical team about the medicines, vitamins, herbal supplements you use during your medical evaluation.
  • Stop using aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, Vitamin E, herbal supplements, or any medications containing these compounds for two weeks before surgery.  
  • Stop drinking green tea at least 10 days before surgery.
  • It is recommended to refrain from smoking two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. Smoking delays recovery time.
  • Avoid sun damage two weeks before surgery.
  • Do not eat or drink anything, including water, after midnight the night before your surgery.
  • Arrange for someone to stay with you for the first 24 hours after surgery.
  • If you have any medical condition, please bring all your medical results and reports with you.

How is Bichectomy performed in Turkey? 

Firstly, surgeons usually give patients a general anesthetic before this treatment to make them less uncomfortable, but sometimes they choose a local anesthetic instead. Patients undergoing many procedures at once shoul be put under general anesthesia. During the operation, the doctor will make two cuts on the patient’s inner cheek. Then, the doctor will make incisions on either side of the lips to access and remove the cheek fat pads. After removing fat pads, they will use special equipment and little suction to gently massage out any leftover pockets of fat until all tissue is removed and blood arteries are sealed. This method is called “inside-out” because the cut is made below the skin instead of on top, which is how most liposuction treatments are done. After the buccal fat pads have been surgically removed, the incisions are stitched up with absorbable sutures. 

Day of Bichectomy

  • Do not drink or eat anything 8 hours before your treatment.
  • In the morning, you can take a shower before the treatment.
  • Do not wear any facial or eye makeup. Please avoid nail polish.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothes instead of clothes that you have to pull over your head.
  • Bring your ID/passport and if you have any medical conditions, please bring medical reports with you.

Recovery after Bichectomy in Turkey

You must stay one night in the hospital under medical supervision after the operation. You can usually expect to have bruises and swelling, and it could last up to ten days. Using ice packs might help ease the pain. After having buccal fat removed, you shouldn’t eat solid foods for 48 hours, and follow a soft diet for the first week. Most of the time, you can go back to your normal diet after ten days. However, you should avoid crunchy foods for a while. If you feel discomfort, painkillers may be prescribed by your doctor to help you feel better. You should wait 3 weeks before doing strenous activities. Avoiding the sun and moisturizing your face can also help you keep the benefits of your bichectomy.

Bichectomy Post-op Instructions

  • After the procedure applying ice packs can help with swelling.
  • Do not eat solid and crispy things that you have to chew a lot.
  • Avoid alcohol and smoke for at least two weeks after surgery, and make sure to drink enough of water.
  • Maintain a healthy dental hygiene routine.
  • For the next three weeks, you must avoid all aerobic activity.

Bichectomy Cost in Turkey

Bichectomy procedure in Turkey typically costs between 1800€ and 2500€. It’s important to keep in mind that these costs are estimates and that the exact amount will change based on the desires of each patient, surgeon’s experience, and hospitals.

Compared to the UK, United States, and Europe, Turkey provides more affordable treatment packages for Bichectomy procedures.

FAQ

A bichectomy is a surgical operation that involves removing fat from the patient's face in order to create prominent cheekbones.

Incisions are made from the inside of the mouth, so bichectomy doesn't leave scars.

Bichectomy surgery is not painful because it’s performed under loca lor general anesthesia.

It is known that bichectomy surgery has permanent effects because the person's weight doesn't build up as much fat after the operation or when they gain or lose weight.

Bichectomy is generally only performed on people who are in good health and do not suffer from any diseases or disorders that prevent them from healing properly. Due to age-related fat loss, the surgery may not be suggested for people with naturally thin or gaunt features or higher ages.

Bichectomy surgeries involve some risks such as excessive bleeding, infection, hematoma, lockjaw, and seroma (Fluid Accumulation). Furthermore, some of the problems include facial asymmetry, numbness or changes in feeling, and damage to the face nerves.

People must be at least 20 to 25 years old to have this surgery. At this age, the fatty tissue that makes up the cheeks becomes more permanent. Fort his reason, avoid cheek reduction before puberty.

Bichectomy is a safe and easy surgery that can be done by a board-certified, skilled plastic surgeon; however, people who have major health problems shouldn't get a Bichectomy. The person who wants the surgery should also be mentally and physically healthy.

After the treatment to remove buccal fat, you will need about three weeks to fully recover. Then, you can go back to your normal activities.

In most cases, a bichectomy will take between thirty minutes and one hour. It can be shorter or longer depending on the patient's health, anatomy, and also the surgeon's and team's experience.

The patients shouldn't put on makeup for at least two weeks after the surgery.

This period typically lasts between one and two days, on average. It depends on the patient's health and mental state.

Your bichectomy can be combined with other surgeries such as face-lifting, lip augmentation, and nose job.

The stitches don't need to be taken out with this technique. The stitches are naturally absorbed, and the wounds are quite small.

Bichectomy has an 90% success rate.