Bichectomy or removal of the Bichat balls
The strengths of this type of intervention
The bichectomy is performed through the inside of the mouth and does not cause a scar on the face.
The final result can be appreciated after 15 days to 3 months depending on the type of face.
Bichectomy allows for a significant improvement in facial features. By reducing the volume of fatty tissue, the cheeks take on a more refined shape.
Si vous souffrez d’une gêne ou d’un complexe engendré par un visage trop rond et que vous désirez réduire le volume de vos joues, cette opération peut vous être d’une grande utilité. La bichectomie vous permettra d’avoir un visage dont les proportions seront plus équilibrées.
Description of the surgical operation
It is a procedure performed in the operating room either under local or general anesthesia.
The incision is made in the mouth, the Bichat balls are then reduced and the mucosa is sutured with absorbable thread.
Bichectomy in practice
As with any cosmetic surgery procedure, a 15-day reflection period is required.
This procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, which means that you can leave the same evening as your operation.
Questions / Answers
What are the consequences after the operation?
A swelling of the face may occur in the days following the operation, it is then advised to apply ice on the cheeks (without direct contact with the skin) to reduce the swelling.
You will also be prescribed painkillers and mouthwashes
Healing inside the mouth is rapid and the sutures will fall out on their own after a few days.
At what age can a bichectomy be performed?
This procedure is performed from the age of 18.
Existe-t-il d’autres moyens pour affiner le visage ?
Yes, depending on the patient's anatomy, several alternatives can be proposed:
- Liposuction
- Botulinum toxin injections in the masseter muscle in case of important volume of the latter
- A surgery of the mandible
Quelles sont les complications possibles d’une bichectomie ?
Rare complications may occur during or after the procedure:
- Infection
- Hematoma
- Wound healing disorders
- Lésion d’autre éléments anatomique tel que le nerf facial ou le canal de Stenon… ( heureusement ces cas sont extrêmement rares)
How much does a bichectomy cost in Paris?
The cost of this procedure depends on the method of operation used.
Le tarifs débutent à 4300€.
This operation is not covered by social security.
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Cosmetic surgery in Paris
Docteur Yaël Berdah and Docteur Marc-David Benjoar
Plastic surgeons in Paris France