Espaço daPlásticaHospital · Campo Grande
Espaço daPlásticaHospital · Campo Grande
Face · Surgical procedure
Buccal fat removal (bichectomy) takes out the Bichat fat pads — fat compartments in the cheeks — to slim the lower third of the face. It is performed through internal incisions, in the lining of the mouth, with no external cuts.
Goals of the procedure
Every surgical procedure involves risks. An individual evaluation with a plastic surgeon is essential to determine the appropriate treatment for each case.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the removed fat does not return. That is why the indication is assessed carefully, considering the face as a whole and the natural changes that come with age.
For those with pronounced volume in the cheeks who wish to slim the contour of the face. An individual evaluation confirms whether it is indicated in your case.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, with or without sedation, through an internal incision near the upper molars — with no external cuts.
Swelling usually improves within about a week. In the first few days, special attention to diet and oral hygiene is recommended, as directed.
The next step
Every case is unique — and that is exactly how we treat it. Book a consultation and speak with someone who lives this specialty.
