Buccal Fat Removal or a Bichectomy is a common aesthetic surgery in females for more chiselled and defined facial contours. With better accessibility to cosmetic surgical procedures, more and more men are opting to undergo Buccal Fat Removal to refine their features. A comparison of cheek reduction surgery in males before and after the procedure indicates a sharper and more sculpted outcome, aligned with masculine aesthetics.
🏥 Does Buccal Fat Removal Work For Men? What Will the Results Look Like?
Yes, Buccal Fat Removal (Bichectomy) is effective for men as well as women. The procedure essentially aims to reduce the anatomical fat pads in the cheeks to decrease their fuller appearance and achieve sharper facial contours.
Having said that, the surgical plan is not exactly the same for both genders. If male buccal fat removal before and after photos are analyzed up close, it quickly becomes apparent that the surgical plan has some strategic differences. Men generally do not require extensive sculpting of the fat pads, as that may lead to a hollowed appearance of the cheeks. Furthermore, the surgical plan focuses more on jaw definition than prominent cheekbones.
Male patients also have more defined facial features to begin with, so the Bichectomy procedure focuses on subtle tweaks for a balanced and proportionate aesthetic outcome. Simply put, a buccal fat removal in men focuses on strategic and precise changes to preserve the masculine contours and enhance their definition.
🔪 How Can the Male Bichectomy Transformation Benefit Men?
A Bichectomy or Male Buccal Fat Removal benefits men by:
- Making it possible to achieve a more masculine aesthetic by enhancing jawline definition and decreasing the softer appearance of the cheeks.
- Ensuring a balanced and more proportionate facial profile
- Achieving youthful and masculine facial features by subtly removing the extra fat deposits strategically.
- Enhancing self-image and boosting confidence
📌 A Bichectomy is a minimally invasive procedure with little downtime. As the incisions are applied inside the mouth, there are no visible stitches or external scar, compared to other cosmetic facial surgeries. This makes it an ideal aesthetic procedure for men, as it makes it easier to continue with work and social commitments during the recovery period.
Another key reason for the increasing popularity of buccal fat removal in males is that the procedure is highly customizable for masculine facial aesthetics. Depending on the location and extent of buccal fat removal, the procedure can be easily adapted to men of different ages and preferences.
The results are also durable and long-lasting if the post-surgical maintenance guidelines are carefully followed; however, extreme fluctuations in weight, unhealthy diet choices, a sedentary lifestyle, and advancing age may adversely impact the outcomes of a Buccal Fat Removal in males.
✨ Everything You Should Know to Prepare for the Male Bichectomy Transformation
The very first thing that will happen before your male facial sculpting surgery is the consultation and planning. In this stage, the surgeon will analyze your facial structure and plan your surgery accordingly so you get perfectly harmonious results. It will also include a detailed health assessment to ensure that this surgery is safe for you.
Another important thing you should know beforehand is that, while the buccal fat removal procedure is good for men with chubbier faces, as it results in slimming their faces down, it is not the best for those who already have defined cheeks and jawlines.
Once the surgery is done, your surgeon will recommend that you use icepacks to keep the swelling minimal. Not to mention, you will need to change your diet and limit yourself to foods that are softer and easier to chew to avoid ruining your stitches.
Additionally, there are a few risks to getting this men’s cheek fat removal surgery. Complications with the anesthesia, infection in the area of the incision, and excessive bleeding are some of the risks to know about. Furthermore, there is also a risk of asymmetry in the results.
🏥 Ready to Take the Next Step?
A detailed consultation with Dr. Cengizhan Ekizceli will help you determine whether you are fit for the buccal fat removal or bichectomy procedure. Write to us here and book your slot to have a one-on-one meeting with one of the best plastic surgeons in Turkiye today!
