Bichectomy

The cheeks are the most noticeable feature of a baby’s face. The face skeleton changes form with age, and most of the fat pads lose volume. The broad cheek shape lends to an infantile rather than youthful look. Even if our feeble and skeletal lines are apparent, we are seen as aged.

The cheek fat pad, which runs from the temple to the cheek and palate, is known as Bichat’s fat pad. It is situated between the deepest plane of the blowing muscle and the more superficial planes of the mimic and chewing muscles. It loses volume as it ages. The loss of volume in the expansion of this fat pad on the cheek causes a minor collapse in the diagonal line between the cheekbones, as well as the lower jaw It is the region that make-up artists aim to conceal with contouring, making the face appear slimmer and more sensual. This location is precisely filled by the cheek extension of the Bichat fat pad.

The notion of beauty has evolved over time. Women of reproductive age are viewed as attractive if they seem youthful and healthy and have physical traits that are perceived as acceptable for giving birth and caring for a kid; so, looking childlike is not the same as looking young and lovely. It is intended to have the appearance of a young adult. The rounded lines of childhood grow sharper in young adulthood, and the underlying bone structures become more visible. A gorgeous face has defined lines and a strong bone structure.

Soft tissues grow thinner and saggier when adipose tissues deteriorate in old age. Furthermore, the bone structure thins out. If the bone structure is full and prominent, the soft tissue quality is acceptable, and the facial placement is right, the individual is seen to be between childhood and old age, in reproductive age, and so sexy. If a bichectomy is performed without the proper indication or if it is conducted more than once, the outcomes are either unsatisfactory or the individual is seen as being too elderly.

What exactly is a Bichectomy (Cheek Aesthetics)?

Bichectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the cheek extension of the Bichat fat pad, which runs from the temple to the cheek and back. If just local anesthetic is used, it is often favored. If the joint shaping of the lower face and neck is being performed, general anesthesia may be chosen.

What is the purpose of Bichectomy Aesthetics?

Bichectomy is the surgical removal of the fat pad that causes fullness in the cheeks’ anterior/middle and bottom regions. As a result, the goal is to produce a slimmer and more prominent face structure. Its goal is to diminish the bulk of the lower front region of the cheek, which makes a person appear overweight or juvenile. It is typically used in conjunction with masseter Botox, lower face and neck liposuction, and other operations. 

Who Can Benefit From Bichectomy Aesthetics?

The Bichat fat pad is prominent and is appropriate for healthy individuals over the age of 18, who have facial fullness and can be sedated with local or general anesthesia. Because its volume declines with age, using it at an old age makes little sense.

What Are the Different Kinds of Bichectomy Aesthetics?

Bichectomy can be accomplished by using external radiofrequency treatments to reduce the Bichat fat pad. The traditional way of administration is to enter through the mouth with a 1 cm incision while under local anesthetic to decrease the fat pad.

The Recovery Process

Because self-melting suture materials are typically employed during the surgery, there is no need to remove the sutures. Because the treatment is done orally, it is advised to follow a liquid diet for the first two days, then a soft diet, and finally a normal diet. Eating dry and hard foods that may irritate the healing region is not advised during the first several days. The discomfort is considerably lessened after 72 hours. Because the danger of infection in the mouth is great, it is essential to practice good oral hygiene.