Is there a difference between buccal fat removal surgery and bichectomy surgery?

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I don't know which is better or if they are the same.

Omar Lazos, MD · Answer

Y E S. The buccal fat pad is one of many fat pads in the face it was described by the french anatomist Marie François Xavier Bichat. When a patient has a full and round face and despite weight loss the fullness persist or if the patient is in his normal weight and the chipmunk faces has stayed all the time, a bichectomy or buccal fat pad removla is useful. Its true that with aging the buccal fat pad tends to diminish in volume do to atrophy, but if the volume is excessive a bichectomy will not hollow the cheek overtime. Many patients are happy with the results, a proper selection is a very important manner. Usually the procedure takes less than 30 min and you can go homethe same day. You'll be able to go back to work on the 3rd day post-op but 1 week off would be more comfortable.  Best regards

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear rjcarsal,The buccal fat pad is also called the fat pad of BichatIt is the same procedureIt looks like that is what buccal fat pad removal is called in ColombiaPlease just make sure that the surgeon who is performing the procedure is well qualified because there is a small risk of facial nerve damage with this procedureBest regards,Nima Shemirani

Karan Chopra, MD · Answer

The Buccal Fat Pad is the same thing as Bichat's fat pad. It's named after the French anatomist who discovered it in the 1800s - Marie-François-Xavier Bichat.
Hope this helps!
Dr. Chopra

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