Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Bichectomy

Bichectomy is a cosmetic procedure that removes the buccal fat pads, or Bichat's fat pads, located in the cheeks. This procedure refines the face, sculpts the cheekbones, and creates a highly sought-after “hollow cheek” effect. At Nobel Clinic Istanbul, this simple procedure is performed from inside the mouth, leaving no visible scars.

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Duration

30 to 45 minutes

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Hospitalization

Outpatient (same-day discharge)

Safety

Certified protocols

Price

1 600 €

1 900 €

Current offer
Duration of stay
1 day

Included

  • consultation avec notre chirurgien
  • analyses préopératoires sanguine
  • anesthésie générale
  • transferts internes dans Istanbul
  • traductrice spécialiste médicale
  • 1 corset/gaine/coussin selon intervention
  • compression stockings
  • post-operative follow-up

Not included

  • flights
  • medication
  • lymphatic drainage massages

Indicative price, subject to a personalized medical assessment.

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Why choose our clinic for this procedure?

  • Intraoral procedure (no visible scarring)
  • Minimally invasive technique
  • Permanent result
  • Rapid recovery
  • Preservation of vital structures (Stensen's duct)

Goals and Benefits

  • Facial and cheek refinement
  • Cheekbone enhancement
  • Creation of a hollowed-out cheek effect
  • Improved facial contour definition
  • Harmonious and lasting results

Indications

  • Round face with full cheeks
  • Desire to slim the mid-face
  • Persistent “hamster cheeks” despite a normal weight
  • Want to accentuate the cheekbones
  • Patients aged approximately 18 to 50

Safety & Protocols

  • Intraoral procedure (no visible scarring)
  • Minimally invasive technique
  • Permanent result
  • Rapid recovery
  • Preservation of vital structures (Stensen's duct)

Preoperative Preparation

  • Consultation with facial proportions analysis
  • Standard pre-operative assessment
  • Good oral hygiene
  • Smoking cessation 2 weeks prior
  • Discontinuation of anticoagulants

How the Procedure Is Performed

The procedure lasts 30 to 45 minutes under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision inside each cheek, in the oral mucosa. The buccal fat pads are carefully located and removed. The incisions are closed with absorbable sutures. No external scarring is visible.

Postoperative Follow-up and Recovery

  • Very rapid recovery in 3 to 5 days
  • Swelling of the cheeks for one week
  • Soft food for the first few days
  • Antiseptic mouthwash
  • Resumption of normal activities after 2-3 days
  • Visible result after 3 weeks (reduction of swelling), final result in 2-3 months

Expected Results

Bichectomy offers a slimmer, more sculpted face with accentuated cheekbones. The result is permanent and natural. The effect improves further over time as the tissues stabilize.

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