Buccal fat removal in Vienna

Buccal fat removal (bichectomy)

The causes of full cheeks can be both genetic and age-related. Some people naturally have full cheeks, while others may have excess fat in the cheeks due to weight gain or other factors. These fat deposits cannot be reduced by diet and exercise.

Bichectomy, also called buccal fat removal, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove excess fatty tissue in the cheeks. The operation is an effective way of giving the facial contours a slim, attractive shape and fulfilling the wish for a slimmer, more defined appearance.

Many people suffer from so-called chipmunk cheeks, which make them look older and heavier. However healthy and slim you may be, these chubby cheeks often remain and reduce self-confidence.

Bichectomy is a procedure that aims to remove these bothersome fat deposits below the cheekbones. The procedure is minimally invasive and is usually performed as an outpatient, which means you can go home the same day. The whole procedure usually takes no longer than an hour and is performed under local anaesthesia.

During the operation, Dr. Handl makes a small incision inside your mouth and removes the excess fatty tissue from the inside. Once the fatty tissue has been removed, Dr. Handl closes the wound with a fine thread that dissolves by itself after a few days. You can go home immediately after the procedure and continue your normal activities. Note, however, that swelling and bruising can occur for a few days. These disappear quickly, and the result of the operation gradually becomes visible.

Bichectomy has proven to be a safe and effective method of achieving a slimmer, more defined face. The results are usually permanent and can boost your self-confidence considerably. Careful aftercare and consultation are just as important, however, to achieve an optimal result.

Dr. Handl is an experienced specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery with extensive experience in bichectomy. In the consultation, he will inform you in detail about the risks and course of the procedure and answer all your questions. If needed, he will also suggest other options for your treatment in order to achieve the best possible result.

A small operation with a big effect

Bichectomy, also known as buccal fat removal, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the excess fat deposits in the cheeks are removed. Dr. Handl performs the procedure in Vienna as an outpatient, and it usually takes about an hour.

Before the operation, there is a detailed consultation in which Dr. Handl explains the course of the operation as well as the risks and possible complications. He also discusses the patient's individual wishes and ideas and the results to be expected.

On the day of the operation, the patient receives local anaesthesia. Dr. Handl makes small incisions in the mucous membrane of the mouth to access the fat pads. He then removes the excess fat and closes the wound with fine stitches.

After the operation, the patient is observed at the practice for a few hours to make sure there is no secondary bleeding or other complications. We recommend eating soft food for a few days after the operation and not smoking.

Most patients can return to their normal activities as early as the next day. It is advisable, however, to avoid physical exertion for a few days and to clean the face gently. After about a week, the stitches are removed and the final result of the bichectomy becomes visible.

Dr. Handl recommends regular check-ups to make sure healing proceeds normally and that the result is lasting.

Buccal fat removal (buccal lipectomy) is performed as an outpatient under local anaesthesia. A small incision is made inside the mouth.

Through this incision, the cheek fat is exposed and then removed (partly or completely). The mucous membrane is then closed with dissolvable stitches.