The sculpted cheekbones look is one of the most popular aesthetics today. Many celebrities and influencers have popularized the look of having sharp cheekbones and lifted features, which is now commonly referred to as the “snatched” look. However, the credit for this new preference of having contoured features must be given to Bella Hadid, since she is one of the main icons famous for having chiseled cheekbones. Many experts have speculated as to how she achieved these results, and the consensus among many experts is that she has likely undergone a bichectomy. This blog will focus on how a facial contouring surgery, bichectomy, may be the secret behind Bella Hadid’s transformation.
💎 The “Bella Hadid Effect”: Trends in Facial Contouring
The defined jawline is one of the leading trends in the world of aesthetics. What’s more, Bella Hadid’s remarkable facial transformation, with her sharp cheekbones, has popularized this coveted sculpted look.
While Bella Hadid has never admitted to getting a buccal fat removal, we can see from Bella’s old photos that her face shape was much softer with fuller cheeks. This, compared to the sharp bone structure and hollow cheekbones she now has, leads us to believe that she has undergone a beichectomy.
📌 We know that age can also affect one’s appearance, especially when one loses baby fat in their face. Using makeup to accentuate the cheekbones is another way to contour the facial features. However, the changes in Bella’s face do not seem like the results of aging or even makeup. The hollows in the cheeks are drastic, something that can only be achieved by removing the buccal fat pads. Her model cheekbones now make her face appear more V-shaped, which has elevated her look even more as a model.
🎯 What is a Bichectomy? Understanding Buccal Fat Removal
Bichectomy, also referred to as buccal fat removal, is a cosmetic surgery that involves the removal of fat from the lower cheeks. Buccal fat is essentially the fat pad that is located between our cheeks and our jaw. While everyone’s face has buccal fat pads, some people have a lot more buccal fat. This buccal fat can make the face look round. Hence, why people who want to slim down their faces and accentuate their cheekbones opt for this cheek hollowing surgery called buccal fat removal.
Let’s Breakdown the Procedure
The procedure begins with a consultation with the surgeon. They will examine the patient’s face, discuss the patient’s desired aesthetics that they wish to achieve, etc. The surgeon will also ask about the patient’s medical history, any prior surgeries they may have had, any medication they might be taking, etc. Furthermore, the surgeon will also guide the patient regarding the surgery and its risks.
The buccal fat removal is usually performed under local anesthesia to numb the patient and make the surgery painless for them. However, if the buccal fat removal is a part of a combined surgery that includes other procedures, general anesthesia may be used.
Since the procedure is intra-oral, the surgeon will make an incision in the mouth to get access to the buccal fat pads. Once the buccal fat pads are exposed, the surgeon will cut out the buccal fat pads. The removal of the fat in this area gives more definition to the bone structure of the patient’s face. Hence the chiseled look. Finally, the surgeon will close the incision with sutures.
👩⚕️ Are You a Candidate for Bichectomy? A Consultation with Dr. Ekizceli
If you are thinking to yourself, “Am I a candidate for Bichectomy?” The details below will answer your question:
- Individuals who have fuller and more rounded faces, but are at a healthy weight, are great candidates.
- Those who want to make their face more sculpted and achieve sharper cheekbones.
- Individuals who have realistic expectations of the outcomes of the buccal fat removal procedure. The patient should know that this surgery is not a weight loss procedure and the results will be subtle but permanent.
- People with good skin elasticity. This is to ensure that the skin will not sag after the buccal fat pads are removed.
Here’s Why You Should Get a Consultation with Dr. Cengizhan Ekizceli
Dr. Cengizhan does not believe in following trends. A buccal fat removal consultation with Dr. Cengizhan involves a thorough analysis of the patient’s face to determine whether the patient is a good fit for this procedure. Patients with a naturally narrow face may not benefit from this procedure, and their faces might end up looking gaunt or too hollow.
Dr. Cengizhan’s goal is to make sure the aesthetic outcomes flatter and enhance the patient’s natural features and look harmonious with the rest of their face.
Trends come and go. But the ultimate goal of an experienced surgeon is to deliver results that look balanced and undetectable.
Get your consultation with Dr. Cengzihan today!
