Bichectomy (Chin Thinning)

While sometimes chubby cheeks can make the person look fatter than they are, thin and chiseled facial features make the person look more attractive and younger. Bichectomy (also called Hollywood cheek) allows you to achieve a more aesthetic facial lines by removing excess fat from the cheek. It is an operation that has become very popular in recent years, especially because Hollywood stars prefer it.

Bichectomy Operation Process

Cheek thinning surgery is an operation performed under local anesthesia and takes approximately 30-40 minutes. You do not need to stay in the hospital.
Approximately 40% of the fat on the cheek is removed with a small incision through the mouth. Since the stitches will remain in the mouth, the operation is not visible from the outside. Bichectomy surgery is a permanent surgery.

Bichectomy Surgery Recovery Process

– Dissolvable stitches will dissolve on their own.
– You can return to work 2 days after the operation.
– You need to consume liquid foods for the first 2 days.
– It is recommended that you sleep with two pillows in the first week.
– For hygiene reasons, gargle should be done after meals.
– It takes 1-2 months for the swelling to disappear after the surgery.
– You should not smoke as it affects wound healing negatively.