Cheek Surgery o Bichectomía
The operation of cheek surgery or bichectomy is a procedure designed to improve facial aesthetics, reducing the volume of the cheekbones and making the face more profiled. Improves facial aesthetics, making the face more profiled.
During the first consultation, Dr. Jesus Chung will explain all the implications of the procedure, also listen to your wishes, doubts and expectations, and guide you towards choosing the best option for your case. In addition, explain the position of the scars and what are the scope we pursue with surgery, this is done individually with each patient, as each has its own characteristics.
How is the cheekbone operation performed ?
Cheekbone surgery involves making a small incision in the inside of the mouth and removing a portion of the fat bichat bags. It is performed under local anesthesia and sedation, to prevent the chewing muscles from obstructing the exit of said bag..
Questions and Answers
This surgery usually lasts 1 hour, this depends on the technique used and the anatomy of the patient and the kind of anesthesia applied.
Es un procedimiento considerado ambulatorio.
The patient is removed with gauze in the mouth, which is removed at 2 hours after the surgery. Mouthwash is recommended after each meal.
Hygiene is the main factor in this procedure, you should rinse your mouth after each meal. The oral mucosa heals in about 72 hours after surgery. It is a procedure that in most patients does not represent great discomfort so that a week can be reintegrated into their daily lives.