Cheek Aesthetics (Bichectomy)
Cheek aesthetics is an aesthetic operation that has recently become popular. Many people prefer bichectomy operation for purposes such as shaping their cheeks and getting rid of excess fat tissue in the cheek area. Bichectomy is performed by plastic surgery specialists and contributes to the overall appearance of the individual, especially the facial appearance.
What is Cheek Aesthetics (Bichectomy)?
Cheek aesthetics is an aesthetic operation performed for purposes such as cheek reduction and facial contours. Some individuals complain that their cheeks are too full, their cheekbones are not prominent or the appearance of their cheeks disrupts the general symmetry. The most effective method that can eliminate such complaints is cheek aesthetics because methods such as losing weight from the cheek area are very difficult and close to impossible.
Definition and Application Methods of Cheek Aesthetic Surgery
Cheek aesthetic surgery is medically known as bichectomy. The main purpose of bichectomy is to obtain a cheek appearance suitable for the individual’s wishes and general facial features. Therefore, the individual is intervened with effective methods such as facial thinning methods. It is very important that cheek aesthetics are performed under the right conditions and by people who specialize in lower face thinning, such as Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Özgen Kıvanç.
Who is Cheek Aesthetics Suitable for?
Cheek aesthetics is a surgical intervention that can be suitable for many people. Many people complain about their cheek appearance. This may be due to the fact that the individual has congenital cheek lines that are not very prominent or excessive weight gain. Thanks to cheek aesthetics, medical interventions can be performed to clarify facial features in accordance with the individual’s general health status, wishes and aesthetic needs. The methods to be used during these interventions are selected in a way that will preserve the natural facial structure and that the individual will not experience any health or aesthetic problems.
Cheek Aesthetic Candidate Criteria
The main criteria for cheek aesthetics are as follows:
- Being between the ages of 18 and 65 (In extreme cases, patients over the age of 65 may undergo bichectomy with a doctor’s approval.)
- Not being obese or morbidly obese
- Having good skin elasticity
- Not being excessively thin
- Having bone structure suitable for procedures such as cheekbone enhancement
Situations Where Cheek Aesthetic Surgery is not Suitable
There are several situations where cheek aesthetics are not suitable. The first situation is that the individual is obese or morbidly obese. Obesity and morbid obesity occur as a result of extreme weight problems and these individuals need surgeries within the scope of bariatric surgery, not bichectomy, to solve the fatty problem they experience throughout the face. Another situation where cheek aesthetics is not suitable is being too thin, as interesting as it may sound. Since there is not enough fat tissue in very thin individuals, bichectomy may cause a sunken appearance on the face. Therefore, in order to benefit from cheek aesthetics, you should neither be too overweight nor too thin.
Cheek Aesthetic Methods
Different methods can be used for cheek aesthetics. Although cheek aesthetics is also known as bichectomy, bichectomy is actually a cheek aesthetic method. In this method, a certain part of the buccal fat tissue in the cheek is removed to make the aesthetic cheek line prominent within the scope of lower face thinning. In addition, cheek aesthetic methods include non-surgical methods such as cheek filling. Cheek aesthetic methods can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Bichectomy (Cheek Fat Removal)
Bichectomy is the most preferred method of cheek aesthetics and the fact that it has become so popular has led to the cheek aesthetics being known as bichectomy. In the bichectomy method, some of the buccal fat tissue in the cheek is removed. Removing this tissue helps to achieve a triangular face appearance because it becomes possible to get rid of the appearance of too full cheeks.
Shaping with Cheek Filler
Non-surgical methods such as shaping with cheek fillers can also be used within the scope of cheek aesthetics. Cheek contouring with cheek fillers is suitable for individuals who cannot achieve a sufficiently full appearance in the cheek area. Filling materials that will not harm health, such as hyaluronic acid, are generally selected for cheek filling. These materials can be injected into the cheekbone area or the cheek in general.
Advantages of Cheek Aesthetics
Cheek aesthetics has many advantages. Cheek appearance is one of the important factors affecting the overall appearance of the face. Conditions such as having too full cheeks or having too sunken cheek area may cause the individual to have an unaesthetic appearance throughout the face. With cheek aesthetics, such problems are eliminated and advantageous and aesthetically beneficial results are obtained. The advantages of cheek aesthetics can be discussed under several headings.
Slimmer and Clearer Facial Lines
According to the aesthetic perception of many people, the face should be thin and facial features should be prominent. Thanks to surgical interventions such as cheek fat reduction applied within the scope of bichectomy, it becomes possible for the individual to have thinner and more prominent facial features. In line with the aesthetic expectations and demands of the individual, it may also be possible to have an aesthetic, striking and triangular facial appearance.
Highlighting the Cheekbones
One of the common points of people like Johnny Depp who comply with globally accepted aesthetic perceptions is that their cheekbones are very prominent. This helps to achieve an impressive appearance in both men and women. One of the biggest advantages of cheek aesthetics is to emphasize the cheekbones with fat removal and filling application. The prominent cheekbone image helps the individual to achieve a very striking facial appearance.
Recovery Process After Cheek Aesthetic Surgery
As after any surgical intervention, the healing process after cheek aesthetic surgery is very important. What is done in this process and the individual acting in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations can help reduce the risk of complications to zero. In addition, what is done during the healing process after cheek aesthetic surgery can also determine how the individual will look and whether there will be any scars. The recovery process after surgery can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Postoperative Care and Recovery
Care after cheek aesthetic surgery is very important in terms of completing the healing process smoothly and quickly. In order not to stretch the cheek tissue after cheek aesthetic surgery, it is necessary to avoid very large and hard foods and to eat semi-liquid or liquid foods. In addition, it is very important to protect the cheek area from factors such as impact and sun rays.
Postoperative Scar Reduction and Care
There is no scar after cheek aesthetics, i.e. bichectomy surgery. The main reason for this situation is that the incisions to be made in order not to damage the aesthetic appearance of the individual in cheek aesthetics are in the intraoral region. Bichectomy incisions in the intraoral area cannot cause any visible or disturbing scars. Therefore, there is no need to do anything to reduce the scars after cheek aesthetic surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cheek aesthetics painful?
Cheek aesthetics are not painful. During non-surgical methods such as cheek augmentation, local anesthesia is applied to the area. This local anesthesia prevents you from feeling any pain or soreness while the filler is injected or during needle insertion. In addition, bichectomy, a surgical cheek contouring operation, is not painful. Bichectomy is usually performed under sedation, i.e. general anesthesia, so there is no pain or soreness during the operation.
When can I return to normal life after cheek aesthetics?
When you can return to normal life after cheek aesthetics depends on several factors. The first factor that determines the return to normal life is the method used for the operation. For options such as cheek filling, which are non-surgical methods, it may be sufficient to wait only 1 – 2 days to return to normal life. However, this is not the case for surgical cheek contouring. It may be necessary to wait at least 1-2 weeks to return to normal life after bichectomy surgery. In addition, in some cases, individuals who do not encounter any complications and work in desk jobs can return to their normal lives 3 – 4 days after bichectomy surgery.
Is there an age limit for cheek aesthetics?
There is an age limit for cheek aesthetics. The lower age limit for cheek aesthetics is set at 18. This age limit is important both legally and in terms of achieving the effect with bichectomy. The facial features of individuals usually do not form until the age of 18 and sometimes even in their early 20s. Therefore, it is necessary to wait at least until the age of 18 for bichectomy surgery. Otherwise, effective results cannot be obtained with bichectomy or the results obtained may be temporary in a very short time. The upper age limit for bichectomy surgery is set at 65.
What is the risk of complications after cheek aesthetics?
The risk of complications after cheek aesthetics depends on multiple factors. A cheek aesthetic performed under the right conditions, with methods suitable for the individual and by an experienced plastic surgeon will have a very low risk of complications. In addition, situations such as the patient following the doctor’s recommendations and protecting the operation area from external factors such as impacts can also reduce the risk of complications after cheek aesthetics. However, like any surgical intervention, bichectomy is not a zero-risk surgery.
How long does cheek aesthetics take?
The duration of cheek aesthetics varies depending on multiple factors. In applications such as non-surgical cheek filling, the application time may vary according to the aesthetic wishes and needs of the patient. However, in general, cheek aesthetics with filling is completed in a few years. Bichectomy, which is a surgical method, can take 30 to 60 minutes. However, the duration of surgery may vary depending on factors such as the methods to be used in surgery. In addition to all these, you can get information from your doctor about the duration of cheek aesthetics.
Will there be scars after cheek aesthetics?
The possibility of scarring after cheek aesthetics is almost zero. What can cause scars in the surgical cheek aesthetics, i.e. bichectomy operation, are the incisions. The surgical incisions are made inside the mouth and this prevents any scars that will be seen from the outside or that will disturb the individual. In non-surgical cheek aesthetic applications, the possibility of scarring is around zero. Since no incisions are made in filling applications and the holes caused by needle insertions can heal in a short time, there is no scar.
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