They'll tell you you have the thinnest face. You'll love it.

First, a local anesthetic is applied to the inside of the cheeks, inside the mouth, and then a small incision is made small incision. Through this incision the Bichat balls are removed and closed with a resorbable suture. resorbable suture which does not need to be removed in the office. The stitches fall out by themselves.

In the 3D bichectomyin addition to this, the fat in the jaw and jowls is removed to mark the mandibular arch by means of liposculpture.

It is also possible to do a cheek lipofilling with the extracted fatty tissue to further define the facial features.

They are usually seen after 2-3 monthsalthough it depends on each patient.

They are a fatty tissue located on the cheeks, under the cheekbones. When we are babies they are more pronounced, tending to diminish as we grow. As adults they remain more or less large depending on the genetics of each person. Here diet and exercise have little to do.

No, they do not grow back once they are removed. If you gain weight you will be able to regain some roundness in your face due to the increase of subcutaneous fat, not due to the increase of Bichat balls.

To all those people with a healthy weight healthy weight who have a round face y and do not manage to slim it down with diet or exercise.. When you are overweight it is not recommended, since the effects are hardly noticeable.

Patients with excessive facial flaccidity or advanced age should be evaluated with caution by the surgeon. Most of the time the association with a facelift brings better results than bichectomy alone.

It is mainly indicated between the ages of 18 and 45The face is already formed and will not undergo significant changes. Performing it later, when the face tends to lose fat, could cause an undesired result.

In any case, it is essential that the doctor assesses whether you are a candidate for surgery at the first free appointment.

Bichectomy is performed under local anesthesia, so you won't feel anything. you will not feel anything. It is painless.

It is quite comfortableYou won't even have to use compressive garments such as girdles or chin straps. You only have to follow these indications:

• Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
• For a few days it is advisable to follow a soft diet. soft diet not to strain your chewing muscles. For the first 24 hours after the operation you will drink only liquids.
• It will be important that you have a good good oral hygiene. It will help you to prevent infections.
• You can apply cold towels or ice on your cheeks to relieve swelling.

The doctor will give you all the guidelines after surgery.

You will also be scheduled at the clinic after 15 days and at 3 months to make sure everything is going great.

You will be able to resume your daily life 24 hours after surgeryAlthough it is recommended that you avoid physical exertion for at least 2 weeks after surgery. As for work, you may prefer to take a few days off work if your cheeks are swollen.

During this initial consultation the doctor will discuss your wishes and expectations. He will assess your Bichat balls and will be honest with you as to whether the treatment is worthwhile.

If so, will explain to you the preoperative period, the risks derived from the surgery and what you have to do to avoid them. In addition, he will show you before and after photos of other patients with a similar problem to yours so that you can realistically see what results you can achieve.

Of course, to rule out that there is nothing to contraindicate the bichectomy, he will also will also review your medical historypathologies, medications, allergies, etc.

It varies depending on your specific needs, so it is not possible to establish an exact price. To give you an idea, the cost is from 700€.