SHORT ANSWER
Buccal fat removal, also called bichectomy, removes fat pads from the lower cheeks through small incisions inside the mouth to give the lower face a slimmer, more defined look. It is not suitable for everyone.
What is buccal fat?
Buccal fat pads sit deep in the cheeks. Their size varies between people. Removing them can sharpen cheek contours, but facial fat also reduces with age, so results can look more hollow over time.
How is it done?
Small incisions are made inside the mouth and a portion of each fat pad is removed. The procedure is usually short and may be done under local or general anaesthetic.
What is recovery like?
Cheek swelling and a feeling of tightness are common. Surgeons usually advise a soft diet, careful mouth rinsing and avoiding strenuous activity for a short period. The final shape appears over weeks to months.
Riskler nelerdir?
Risks include infection, asymmetry, bleeding, injury to nearby nerves or salivary ducts and over-removal, which cannot easily be reversed.
Buccal fat removal (bichectomy) in Turkey and Istanbul
Buccal fat removal is among the facial procedures people often ask about when planning treatment in Turkey, including Istanbul.
Questions worth asking before buccal fat removal in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey:
- Is my face shape and age suitable, and is a smaller amount advisable?
- How much fat will be removed from each side?
- What diet and mouth care are advised afterwards?
- Who can I contact about problems after I leave Istanbul?
When to consult a doctor
Seek advice promptly for fever, increasing swelling, severe pain, pus or a bad taste in the mouth, or difficulty opening the mouth.