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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.

Duration

30 to 45 minutes

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Hospitalization

Outpatient (same-day discharge)

Security

Certified protocols

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TECHNOLOGY

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)

Objectives and Benefits

    Facial and cheek refinement

    Cheekbone enhancement

    Creation of a hollowed-out cheek effect

    Improved facial contour definition

    Harmonious and lasting results

Indications

Security & Protocols

    Intraoral procedure (no visible scarring)

    Minimally invasive technique

    Permanent result

    Rapid recovery

    Preservation of vital structures (Stensen's duct)
    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

Preoperative Preparation

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

Medical Evaluation

Receive a personalized analysis of your case by our surgical team.

Procedure of the Intervention

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.

Post-operative monitoring 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.

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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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