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Bihectomy: removal of Bish's glomeruli

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What is bichectomy?

A bichectomy, also called an ablation or Bish's ball removal, removes fatty deposits in the cheeks to improve the appearance of the face and profile. this procedure is commonly used to reduce puffy cheeks, which may be due to genetics or weight gain.

A bichectomy helps not only to improve the appearance of the cheeks, but also harmonizes the overall oval of the face. For patients with excessively full, round or puffy cheeks, the removal of Bish's balls allows them to have a more sculpted and symmetrical facial appearance.

The procedure is carried out from the inside of the mouth, which will not have visible scars on the face. The operation is to remove some fat from the mouth to improve the contour of the face.

Benefits of bichectomy

The benefits of a bichectomy are numerous, including:

  • More defined cheeks
  • Improved facial contour
  • rejuvenated face shape
  • Improved facial appearance
  • More self-confidence

Are you a good candidate for bichectomy?

People who need bichectomy:

  • with puffy or puffy cheeks.
  • with a bulging cheek.
  • who have undergone mandibular plasty or chin or jaw reduction surgery. This procedure shortens the jaw line, but may compress the tissues in the middle of the face, causing puffiness or puffiness in the cheeks.
  • with high cheekbones and sunken cheeks below the cheekbones.
  • who want to rejuvenate the overall appearance of their face.

Risks of removing Bish's ball:

Risks associated with Bish's ball removal include:

Bleeding, infection, fluid buildup, numbness, persistent pain, salivary duct injury, damage to the facial nerve that can lead to permanent facial paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles, asymmetrical facial appearance

The risks associated with a bichectomy are numerous and it is important that the patient understands these dangers prior to the procedure. Thus, the patient can weigh the risks and benefits of Bish's ball removal and make a decision based on this information.

How much does a bichectomy cost?

The cost of the operation to remove Bish's balls is 1700 €.

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Bihectomy: removal of Bish's glomeruli