Does Bichectomy Cause Sunken Cheeks?

When performed by appropriate 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.

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. The fat tissue that is removed from inside the cheeks with the bichectomy operation is present in almost everyone. However, everyone is not suitable for having this tissue taken out. The slimming in the cheeks and the increase in definition in this area that are aimed to be created by a bichectomy operation, can provide great results in suitable anatomies. But in anatomies that are not suitable, this operation can cause side effects in the appearance of the patient. The fat tissue inside the cheeks known as Bichat’s fat pads that are reduced with a bichectomy operation and the overall cheek volume, can lessen in time as the person ages. Therefore, if the amount of the removed fat tissue is more than it should be, the person can experience a gaunt look in the cheek area in time. The amount of fat tissue to be removed should be determined individually for each person. While some people can have a large amount taken out and not experience any problems, some people are suitable for having only a small amount removed, or none at all if their anatomy is not suitable. Therefore, it is important that the surgeon performing the bichectomy operation can determine the anatomical suitability of the patient candidate who has been informed in detail as much as his surgical skill.