Are There Any Side Effects After A Bichectomy?

Are There Any Side Effects After A Bichectomy?

Bichectomy operations can be called to be simple procedures in general, as long as performed by suitable surgeons. This procedure which includes the removal of the fat pads inside the cheeks of a person through small incisions made on each side of the inside of the mouth, can be problematic when performed by the wrong hands.

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 the bichectomy operation, can have 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 bichectomy operation, 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 should have removed only a small amount, or none at all if their anatomy is not suitable.

These mentioned situations put an emphasis on the importance of surgeon selection for bichectomy operations. In terms of procedure context, bichectomy can be called a simple operation,