Reduction of
buccal fat pads
Buccal fat pads are an anatomical structure made up of fat which tends to increase in volume with age.
When removing the Bichat ball, we must take into account the entire structure of the face and not only associate it with an isolated act. And for that, you need a doctor experienced in facial plastic surgery.
— The Up Clinic team
Reduction of
buccal fat pads
Detailed description
Buccal fat pads are an anatomical structure consisting of fat extending from the temporal region to the corners of the mouth, which tend to increase in volume with age.
Their reduction - popularized by a Bichectomy (an incorrect term as it suggests the total removal of the fat pads) - aims to make the face less round and therefore appear younger.
The results are often unsatisfactory due to false expectations, such as a poor diagnosis, as the aging process is far more complex than a simple fat reduction.
Other procedures
Naturally, it is a very interesting intervention for the indicated cases, and it is frequently performed together with other procedures such as a facelift, lip lift or FaceTite, among others.
It can be performed with local anesthesia from inside the mouth or through the facelift incision.
Recovery is quick, and you will be able to resume work the next day.
DURATION
30 minutes
HOSPITALIZATION
Discharge on the same day
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Within 2 to 3 days
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Within 2 weeks
ANESTHESIA
Local or local with sedation
PAIN
Non-existent to slight
Contact us.
Email:
info@upclinic.pt
Phone:
+351 213 150 201
+351 925 227 377
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
Address:
Rua António de Saldanha 67
1400-015 Lisboa, Portugal