Bichatectomy is a surgical procedure through which a structure of the cheeks known as the Bichat Fat Bag is removed. In some cases this accumulation of fat can cause a thin person to have an overweight appearance, removing them is an excellent, non-invasive remedy to sharpen the skin and achieve better concordance with the body contour.

​

​

​

• The face is excessively round.

• If you want to give the face a more youthful appearance.

• When the fat pockets around the cheeks cause the patient to be overweight, when he is at his proper weight.

• If you want to differentiate the middle third from the lower third of the face, make the cheekbones more marked.

 

To perform this procedure, small incisions are produced inside the mouth of about 5 millimeters in length. Through these cuts the fat pockets are partially extracted. This surgery does not produce visible scars.

 

​

• Anesthesia: Local anesthesia

• Surgery duration : 30 min -1 hour

• Hospitalization time: Ambulatory

• Remarks: Minimal edema and possible minor bruising

• Discomfort: Mild, controlled with pain relievers

• Recovery: Maintain a soft diet during the week after surgery as well as impeccable oral hygiene.

​

​

​

This surgery offers excellent results to improve facial contour through a simple and non-invasive procedure. Its results can be preserved in the medium to long term by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.