
What is Bichectomy?
Bichectomy is a plastic surgery procedure that removes the sebaceous glands called “bisha” in the cheeks, giving the face a slimmer and more defined contour. This operation is generally preferred by people who want to correct round facial features and achieve a sharper, V-shaped jawline. Bichectomy can be an ideal solution for individuals who have round or full faces due to genetic factors and want to change this situation aesthetically.
Who Can Have a Bichectomy?
Bichectomy is suitable for adults who are in good general health and want to make their facial features thinner and more prominent. The following people may be among the suitable candidates for this operation:
- Those with round facial features: People with naturally full facial features can achieve a slimmer appearance with bichectomy.
- People with an indistinct jawline: Bichectomy creates a symmetrical facial appearance by making the jawline more prominent.
- Those whose facial volume increases with the aging process: A younger appearance can be achieved by correcting the fullness of the face due to increased fat tissue with age with bichectomy.
- Those with genetically plump cheeks: This is usually seen in people who have excess cheek fat even at a young age. Bichectomy can help correct this condition.
Bichectomy surgery is generally suitable for people aged 18 and over. In addition, candidates for the operation should realistically determine their aesthetic expectations.
How is a bichectomy performed?
Bichectomy is usually performed under local anesthesia and takes an average of 30-45 minutes. During the procedure, a small incision is made through the mouth. This incision is made on the inside of the cheeks, close to the oral mucosa. In this way, there is no external scarring. The surgeon carefully removes the bisha sebaceous glands, making the cheeks thinner and more defined.
Patients are usually discharged the same day after the procedure. Careful care is required for the incision sites to heal, but since this procedure is minimally invasive, the healing process is usually quick.
Before Bichectomy Surgery
Before a bichectomy, it is important to have a comprehensive discussion with your doctor to clarify your aesthetic goals. The following factors should be considered before surgery:
- Health Status: Make sure you are in good general health. Conditions such as chronic diseases or bleeding disorders may affect the surgery.
- Smoking and Alcohol: Smoking can negatively affect the healing process, so it is recommended not to smoke before surgery. Alcohol consumption can also prolong the healing process.
- Medication Use: Blood thinners should be avoided. Your doctor will tell you which medicines you should not take.
After Bichectomy Surgery
Patients are usually discharged within a day after bichectomy surgery. Immediately after the surgery, mild swelling and bruising may be observed. This swelling usually subsides within 1-2 weeks. In addition, there may be some discomfort in the incisions inside the mouth, but this passes within a few days.
Things to consider after surgery:
- Pay attention to oral hygiene: Because there are incisions in the mouth, it is important to pay attention to oral hygiene to avoid the risk of infection.
- Consume soft foods: Hard foods should be avoided for the first few days and soft foods should be preferred.
- Painkillers: Although mild pain may be felt, this can be easily controlled with painkillers recommended by the doctor.
Bichectomy Surgery Results
After a bichectomy, the cheeks become thinner and the facial features more defined. This change in the face is usually fully visible within a few weeks. The jawline also becomes more defined, giving the person a youthful and dynamic expression. The result of a bichectomy is permanent, but there may be slight changes with the aging process.
Risk Factors After Bichectomy Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, bichectomy carries some risks. However, when performed by an experienced surgeon, these risks can be minimized. Possible risks may include
Infection: Infection can develop at the incision site inside the mouth. To prevent this, it is important to follow careful hygiene and the doctor’s recommendations during the healing process.
Bleeding: Bleeding is rare after a bichectomy. You can reduce the risk of bleeding by following your doctor’s recommendations.
Swelling and bruising: Mild swelling and bruising may occur after the procedure, but these usually resolve within a few weeks.
Asymmetry: It is possible that the cheeks may not be symmetrical or unexpected results may occur, but this is very rare in surgeries performed by an experienced surgeon with the correct technique.
Are there any harms of bichectomy?
Bichectomy is generally a safe procedure. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are some risks. Choosing a good surgeon minimizes complications. Side effects such as swelling, bruising and mild pain after surgery are short-term and temporary. Bichectomy usually provides permanent results, but complications are rare.