The beauty industry is becoming increasingly safe and accessible, so people can now easily improve their appearance with various cosmetic procedures and simple surgical interventions.
Today, one of the most popular plastic surgeries among both women and men is bichectomy. For anyone interested in what it means to remove Bichat's fat pads (price, procedure, and rehabilitation), and planning to get “Hollywood cheeks,” my article will be useful and informative.
What is a buccal fat pad removal?
A buccal fat pad removal is a relatively simple plastic surgery designed to narrow the middle and lower parts of the face and give it a more oval shape, which is considered classic. During this surgical procedure, the plastic surgeon removes the cheek fat pads, forming prominent cheekbones, a clear jawline, and a slimmer and more contoured face (the so-called “Hollywood cheeks”).
You may have a legitimate question about whether it is possible to remove excess fat from the face with diet or exercise. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the human body. For some people, alternative methods work, for others they do not. Many people cannot get rid of fat on their face using methods other than plastic surgery. In addition, the result will not be guaranteed to be quick and long-lasting. Bichectomy provides permanent results because the fat pads do not regenerate after removal.
Despite the simplicity of the procedure, an initial consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon is mandatory before undergoing this operation. During the consultation, Dmitry Sloser will tell the patient whether Bichectomy is suitable for their facial structure and, if not, what other surgical procedures can improve their appearance.
Who can undergo a bisection and how much does it cost?
As a rule, removal of Bichat's fat pads is best suited for people aged 20 to 30 with a square or round face. Currently, Bichett removal in men is performed slightly less often than in women, but it is still quite popular, especially among actors, media personalities, Instagram bloggers, etc.
The price of this procedure is quite affordable compared to other plastic surgeries, while Bichett removal can significantly improve a person's appearance. However, like any surgical procedure, removal of Bichat fat pads has a number of contraindications. For example, it is not recommended for adolescents, as their facial features have not yet fully developed.
The operation may also not be suitable for elderly patients, as facial fat is lost naturally with age, and cheek reduction surgery can greatly emphasize the aging process. In such cases, a plastic surgeon may recommend, for example, a facelift, which can also make the face look slimmer and more refined.
Anyone whose weight is outside the normal body mass index range is also not recommended to undergo a bichectomy, as weight loss is likely to drastically change the shape of the face. If the shape of the face is still unsatisfactory after weight loss, the patient may undergo a bichectomy if there are no other contraindications.
How is a Bichectomy performed?
From a surgical point of view, the procedure is quick and relatively painless. Leading Ukrainian plastic surgeon Dmitry Slosser can perform a bisection in about an hour under local anesthesia.
A small incision (approximately 1 cm) is made on the inside of the patient's cheek. The doctor presses on the outside of the cheek, exposing the cheek fat. The fat is cut off and carefully removed, and then the wound is sutured with absorbable sutures.
Bichat bags can be removed along with other surgical procedures to improve facial aesthetics (e.g., facelift, rhinoplasty, lip augmentation, Botox injections). However, it should be noted that combined operations will be performed under general anesthesia, and after the procedure, the patient will need to stay in the hospital for a certain period of time.
How is the recovery after a bisection?
Prepare for bisection by taking care of your overall health and well-being. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for several days before the operation and be prepared for these restrictions during the recovery process.
Leading Ukrainian plastic surgeon Dmitry Sloser will provide detailed recommendations on how to care for the operated area of the face. Bichectomy is not a complicated surgical procedure, so in most cases, recovery is fairly quick.
Usually, after the operation, the patient receives a special mouthwash to prevent the spread of infection and its penetration into the wound. Given the location of the incisions, the patient should follow a diet for the first few days after the bisection, and then gradually transition from soft foods to normal foods. During the recovery period, it is recommended to avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.
Postoperative wounds heal within two weeks. During the recovery period, the patient may experience bruising and swelling on the face. These usually disappear fairly quickly, but it all depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
To reduce pain and swelling, the doctor may recommend the use of ice packs, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
The patient can see the first results within a few weeks after the Bichat bag removal surgery, but it will take some time for the face to take on a new aesthetic shape.
In general, if the bisectomy is performed by an experienced and reputable surgeon, it is a very safe procedure and will not cause any long-term side effects or damage.
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FAQ
In such an area as plastic surgery, prices depend on a number of factors: the level of the clinic, equipment, operations, and most importantly, the qualifications of the surgeon. One thing is for sure - this is not a case where you need to save money. After all, you can get to an unprofessional surgeon and get at least ugly scars and stitches, and at most a low-quality operation, which will then have to be redone by a professional.
Qualifications
Dr. Slosser Dmitry Vladimirovich is the only plastic surgeon in Kyiv and the CIS who received an academic education in this specialty at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem and whose foreign experience spans 23 years. And his membership in ISAPS and EAFPS only emphasizes his high professional level as a plastic surgeon.
Unlike many other clinics, institutes and centers of plastic surgery located in Kyiv, Donetsk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs'k, Luhansk, Mariupol, Lviv and other cities of Ukraine, in our center all prices for plastic surgery in Ukraine are fixed and specified in the price list. All prices for services are indicated in UAH.
Our plastic surgery clinic in Kyiv allows you to perform any plastic surgery of any level of complexity. After all, Dr. Slosser was not in vain involved as an expert on the country's leading TV channels, where he performed the most complex reconstructive plastic surgery as part of television projects that everyone else refused.
The level of qualification of the staff, the presence of an intensive care unit, a plastic surgery center, and the first Karl Storz intelligent operating room in Ukraine allow us to successfully perform not only such popular plastic surgeries as nose surgery, face and neck lifting, breast augmentation, but also complex ones, including breast reconstruction and nose reconstruction. Plastic reconstructive surgery is at the highest level of performance.
We apply the most advanced techniques, use absolutely harmless anesthesia (which is used in pediatric cardiac surgery), which will allow us to be leaders in simultaneous operations. For example, when nose and breast surgery is performed simultaneously. At the same time, almost all of our patients are provided with an easy recovery from anesthesia, which allows them to be discharged from the clinic the very next day after surgery.
Our clinic performs both adult and pediatric plastic surgery in Ukraine, and the prices are affordable. On the before and after photo gallery page, you can see the results of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery of the breast (augmentation, reduction, lifting), nose, face, lips, ear(s), abdomen. Scars, keloid scars and their removal, otoplasty (ear reshaping), chin augmentation and reduction (chin reshaping).
A contract is concluded with each patient of the clinic, and after a detailed consultation, Dr. Slosser signs an informed consent for surgery (not a general one, but for a specific operation), and an informed consent for anesthesia. Before being discharged, each patient is provided with a certificate of completion and a statement. Payment is made in UAH at the clinic's cash desk. All medical records are kept in written and electronic form. All of these measures, including the professionalism of Dr. Slosser's team, provide the highest level of guarantees for the patient. We remind you that Plastic Surgery Kyiv performs all plastic surgeries only in Kyiv. In other cities of Ukraine - Odesa, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovs'k - we do not provide consultations or perform surgeries. However, in Lviv, we provide plastic surgery consultations on a monthly basis on a regular basis.
All operations are performed by the famous plastic surgeon Dr. Slosser Dmitry Vladimirovich, who is one of the leaders in his field and is rightfully included in the rating of “the best plastic surgeons in Ukraine”. He has more than 23 years of experience in plastic surgery (since 1997) and more than 10 thousand successfully performed plastic surgeries. His foreign experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery is
- 8 years of practice in Israel. Of these, 6 years - specialization (residency) in plastic surgery at Hadassah University Hospital.
- 11 years of work in Moscow as a leading specialist at the American Medical Center.
Nowadays, the level of plastic surgery in Ukraine is very high, and the plastic surgeries performed in Kyiv meet the highest international standards. That is why the flow of foreign patients seeking to improve their appearance is increasing every year. As of 2019, the clinic's plastic surgeons have successfully performed more than 480 plastic surgeries, the vast majority of which were performed under general anesthesia.
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