Bichectomy (Cheek Aesthetics)

Cheek thinning operation is the removal of fat pads in the corner and cheek area of the face contour. This procedure, also known as bichectomy, is a procedure that makes the corners of the face more evident by removing the adipose tissue, that way creates the golden ratio.This operation is also known as cheek thinning among the public. It became popular when celebrities started getting this surgery. Bichectomy (Cheek Aesthetics) operation can be performed in the operating room or in a clinical setting. It can be performed under general or local anesthesia according to the patient's request. The operation is reached into the cheek with a very small incision through the mouth and the fat pads called Bichat in the cheek area of the people are taken with the help of forceps. In general, the healing process differs from person to person. In general, the patient is discharged on the same day after the operation and can continue his daily life. After an average of 1 week, the patient has a serious recovery process.If you do not want to have any problems in the healing process after the operation, you should attention to the recommendations of the surgeon. First 3 days after the bichectomy (Cheek Aesthetics) operation soft foods and warm drinks should be consumed, and hard foods (chips, apples, extreme hot and cold, cigarettes, hookah) should be avoided. Since there are stitches in the mouth, it is very important to gargle and pay attention to oral hygiene for at least 10 days in order to prevent inflammation. The patient should not use medicines that have blood thinners for a while. During the first 3 days after Cheek Aesthetic Surgery, a 15-minute cold press should be applied every 1 hour. In this way, swelling and bruising are minimized.