How is Bichectomy Surgery Performed?
Bichectomy surgery, also known as cheek aesthetics, is an operation that aims to highlight the cheekbones on the face of people who are over the age of 18 and preferably under the age of 45. In its simplest terms, it is expressed as removing the adipose tissue on the cheek. Bichectomy is not a painful procedure. It is performed by removing the adipose tissue in the cheek area with a small incision through the mouth. Bichectomy surgery takes between 30 to 60 minutes. It can be performed both under general or local anesthesia, depending on the patient's preference or the procedure to be performed.
Preparation before bichectomy surgery:
It is essential that you share your expectations with our surgeon before your bichectomy surgery. As a result of the examination made by your doctor, you will be informed about your expectations after the surgery. As in all surgical operations, you should stop taking blood thinners and aspirin before bichectomy surgery. Detailed information on this subject will be shared with you by your doctor. Again, if you have any discomfort or medications you must continuously use during this process, you should share them with our doctor. Smoking and alcohol should be stopped at least one week before the operation, as they delay wound healing.
What should you pay attention to after bichectomy surgery:
Although bichectomy surgery is a painless and low-risk operation, there are some important points that you should pay attention to after the operation. Cheek thinning process, improvement is observed within 14 days following the operation. However, the length of the healing process depends on the person and following your doctor's recommendations.
- Soft foods and cold drinks should be consumed for the first three days after the operation. In this way, any possible bleeding will be prevented.
- Attention should be paid to the use of alcohol and tobacco after the operation, and these products should be avoided during the recovery period. These products will irritate the wound area and prolong the healing process.
- Since the cheek thinning operation is performed inside the mouth, you should pay great attention to your oral and dental health to prevent a possible infection. You will be protected from the risk of infection with mouthwash and regular tooth brushing as recommended by your doctor and as often as possible.
- After the bichectomy operation, applying cold compresses to your face at the frequency and time recommended by your doctor will minimize edema formation.
- If you prefer to perform cheek thinning surgery in the summer, you should use sunscreen with a high protective factor before going out in the sun.
- You should avoid heavy physical activity for the first five days following the operation.
- The stitches are thrown during the operation usually fall off on their own in the first week. At the end of the second week, the healing process of the operation is usually complete. The cheek thinning operation will take 2 - 4 months to show its full effect.
What Changes Happen in Your Appearance After Bichectomy Surgery with Hylia Turkey?
After bichectomy surgery, generally preferred by people with a U or square face structure, a "V" shaped appearance is obtained in the area between your cheekbones and chin, which we call the youth triangle. Thus, your tired, old and overweight appearance disappears. After bichectomy surgery, you will have a younger and weaker appearance.
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