The projection of the cheekbones combined with less voluminous cheeks highlights the V shape of the face, contributing to a perfect harmony of the facial features. Patients who have an excessively round face and who want to highlight these traits can find the solution in Bichectomy , the extraction of bichat balls, which are balls of fat accumulated in the cheeks. With this extraction it is possible to reduce the volume of the cheeks in order to promote an aesthetic effect of greater projection of the cheekbones. In some cases, this surgery can be complemented with filling in the cheekbones to obtain a more defined V-shape.
Bichat balls are so named because they were discovered by the French anatomist Xavier Bichat. They are balls of fat that we all have in the cheek area and that can be big or small, depending on the anatomy of each person. Through Bichectomy , these fat balls are easily removed without interfering with the healthy functioning of the face. Through a little invasive and quite common surgical intervention, they can be removed under local or general anesthesia.
Bichectomy is quite simple and fast . In just 30 minutes and under local anesthesia or sedation, a small incision is made inside the mouth, close to the area of the molar teeth. Through this small incision, the fat balls are extracted and then a small suture is made. The scars are very small and are located in the inner area of the mouth, so there is no exposed scar.
The postoperative period of Bichectomy at Clínica Baptista Fernandes is quite simple since the surgery is not very invasive, like many dental surgeries. You must remain at the Clinic after surgery for a few hours, during which time you will apply ice to the area. The diet has to be cold and soft for 1 week and there has to be good oral hygiene. The stitches fall off by themselves and there may be local swelling that gradually subsides. The routine can be resumed the next day. The result can be seen after one month.