Plastic face thinning surgery, also known as bichectomy, removes small pockets of accumulated fat on both sides of the face, leaving cheeks less bulky, improving the cheekbone and thinning the face.
Normally, face thinning surgery is performed under local anesthesia and cuts are made inside the mouth of less than 5 mm, leaving no visible scars on the face. The price of face thinning surgery usually ranges from 4700 to 7000 reais and surgery lasts between 30 and 40 minutes and can be performed in some cosmetic clinics.
- After surgery.
- It is common for the face to swell for the first 3 to 7 days.
- But the result of surgery is usually not observed until about 1 month after the procedure.
Bichectomy surgery is very quick and simple and can be performed in the doctor’s office under general anesthesia, during the procedure the doctor makes a small incision, about 5 mm, inside the cheek, where he removes the excess fat that has accumulated and then closes the cup with 2 or 3 points, finishing the surgery.
After removing the fat, the facial tissue becomes inflamed, leaving the face slightly swollen, which can last up to 3 months, however, some precautions help speed recovery, allowing you to see the result sooner.
Recovery from face lightening surgery strongly, in most cases, about 1 month and is not painful, and during this time, your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, to reduce facial swelling and pain relievers, such as acetaminophen, to prevent pain.
Also, during recovery, other care is important, such as
However, it is possible to return to work the day after surgery, and the only special care to be taken is to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and make physical exertions, such as running or lifting very heavy objects for example.
Risks and complications of face thinning surgery are rare, however, it may happen:
Thus, face thinning surgery is usually indicated only in cases where the volume caused by fat bags is excessive.
Sometimes it may seem that the face is not as thin as expected due to the type of face, which can be round or oblong for example, and does not appear as thin and thin as expected. Find out how to identify your face type by clicking here also check out some exercises to do at home and sharpen your face.