How Long Does It Take For A Bichectomy To Be Completed?

In facial anatomy, there are small fat pads in the lower cheek region called  ’’bichats’‘ (Bichat’s fat pads). These fat pads are one of the anatomical structures that give the face its shape. Depending on the general facial anatomy and facial proportions of the person, the reduction or the removal of these fat pads by a bichectomy operation can provide a an improvement in appearance of the individual. During a bichectomy operation, these fat pads can be reduced or removed through very small incisions made inside each cheek in the mouth. With this procedure, it is aimed to create slimming in the lower cheeks, along with a dented, shadowy appearance between the cheek bones and the jaw if the patient’s anatomy is suitable. The slimming effect in the cheeks can be seen in almost everyone, while the occurance of the mentioned, pleasent, dented, shadowy appearance can be said to be related to the patient’s cheekbones and jaw structure. The amount of fat tissue to be removed should be individually calculated for each patient.

One of the things that people who are considering to have a bichectomy operation are curious about is the duration of the operation. Bichectomy operations can be called to be simple procedures when performed by knowledgable, experienced surgeons who know the facial anatomy well enough. The operation itself can be completed under 30 minutes. When performed under local anesthesia, the patient can immediately and easily return to their daily life.