Buccal Fat Removal in Turkey bichectomy through the mouth, conservative removal and a 3–4 day stay

Three to four days is usually enough. You arrive on day one, have your consultation and procedure on day two and go back to your hotel the same day. A check-up on day three confirms healing, and most patients fly home on day four. Stitches are dissolvable, so you do not need to return for removal, and later follow-ups can be done by photo or video call.

It can if too much fat is removed or if the procedure is done on the wrong face. The buccal fat pad naturally shrinks with age, so over-removal can make the cheeks look gaunt later. Our surgeons remove only a measured portion and do not recommend bichectomy for naturally thin faces or for people whose cheeks are already starting to hollow. Fillers or fat grafting can help if volume loss appears later.

Yes, in suitable patients. It is commonly combined with chin liposuction, a chin implant, a lip lift or dimple creation, and sometimes with rhinoplasty. Combining can mean one recovery period, but it may require general anaesthesia and a slightly longer stay. Your surgeon will only suggest combinations that improve overall facial balance, not simply because they are possible in the same session.

The cheeks are swollen at first and may look fuller than before for a week or two. Most people notice a slimmer lower face after three to four weeks, but the final contour usually takes around three to six months, as deep swelling settles slowly. Judge the result at that point and compare with standardised photos taken before surgery, in the same light and from the same angles.

Usually not. If your face is already slim or narrow, removing buccal fat can make it look gaunt, especially as you age. People with slim faces who want more definition often benefit more from cheekbone filler, jawline refinement or simply accepting their natural contour. Your surgeon will review photos taken from the front and three-quarter view and will tell you honestly if bichectomy is not right for you.

Most people return to desk work within about two to five days. In the first three days the cheeks feel swollen and tight, and opening the mouth wide may be uncomfortable. Eat soft, cool food and rinse with the prescribed mouthwash after meals. Light activity is fine after a few days, while strenuous exercise usually waits about two weeks, until your surgeon agrees.

No. Buccal fat removal reduces fullness in the lower cheek, which can give a clearer contrast between cheekbones and jaw. It does not change the width of your jaw, and it is not a weight-loss procedure. If your face looks wide because of strong jaw muscles, masseter Botox may be more suitable, and bone-related width needs a different treatment. Your surgeon confirms the cause from your photos and examination.