Risks Of Bichectomy And Things To Be Careful About

When performed by adept surgeons, bichectomy can be said to be a simple operation. It does not pose many risks when the surgical quality is good. During a bichectomy operation, two small incisions are made inside the mouth, the fat tissue that is called Bichat’s fat pad are removed through these incisions and reduced. The surgeon who is to perform this operation which can be completed in a short time should be well knowledgable about facial anatomy and experienced in this procedure.

It is important that the surgeon who is to perform the bichectomy operation is able to find fat pads easily. Incisions being made more than needed, inability to find the fat pads for a longer period of time can cause more trauma to the tissue and more swelling to occur. There are also nerves present nearby the incision sites. If the nerves get damaged, there may be temporary or permanent, partial or total loss of motor function or sensation. Extra scar tissue forming up can cause pressure on the nerves and this can cause pain and stiffness inside the cheeks. As the parotid glands are close to where the fat pads are, they may be damaged.

Bichectomy operations provide slimming in the lower cheeks. If the patient’s anatomy is suitable, it can provide a more defined appearance with the slight dentation between the upper and lower cheeks. It is not possible to obtain the same results in every anatomy. Some anatomies tend to lose a lot of volüme in the lower cheek area with aging. These types of anatomies may not be suitable for a bichectomy operation or the amount of fat tissue to be removed should be less than usual. Otherwise an unwanted gaunt look the face may appear in time.

As the incisions of bichectomy operations are made inside the mouth, they carry the risk of being infected if not looked after. As the mouth contains a large amount of bacteria, after a bichectomy operation, oral hygiene is very important. You should follow the temporary eating instructions. It is beneficial to avoid food that can provide nourishment for the bacterial growth inside the mouth and avoid intense chewing movements in order not to cause distress to the stitches inside the mouth. You should brush your teeth after every meal and use the recommended mouth wash.