Cheek Surgery – Bichectomy
About Bichectomy
It is a surgical procedure that stylizes the appearance of the cheeks by resecting the structure of the facial anatomy known as Bichat’s fat pads. It is performed through a very small incision (4mm) inside the oral mucosa. This type of intervention is performed under local anesthesia in the operating room and recovery is achieved in 2 or 3 days.
During an operation of the cheeks it is necessary to be cautious during the manipulation of the bags, since this area is intimately related to the buccal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve. An abrupt or imprecise manipulation can injure these nerve structures and generate a postoperative facial paralysis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this section, we have gathered the most common questions we receive about our procedures and services. If you have any concerns or need more information, please review our answers for clarity. If your question is not listed here, please feel free to contact us for the assistance you need.
What are the reasons for having this procedure done?
- To contour the face when it is excessively round
- Highlight and/or mark the cheekbones
- Take on a more youthful appearance
- When the size of your cheeks does not correspond to your body type
If I have surgery and gain weight after a while, is it possible that my Bichat bags will grow back?
Generally, it does not increase. This area will remain without growth of Bichat bags even if the facial contour becomes rounder.
How long will it take to see results?
It depends on many factors, however it is estimated that from the fourth week onwards you will begin to notice a thinning of the face and therefore finer features.
Is surgery painful?
The pain is minimal and controllable with standard painkillers.
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Calle 105A # 14-92, Consultorio 106 -107 Bogotá, Colombia.