Bichectomy

Bichectomy

Bichectomy, also known as buccal fat pad removal, is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess fat from the cheeks. The procedure is performed by making small incisions inside the mouth and removing a small amount of fat from the buccal fat pads, which are located on either side of the cheekbones.

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Opr. Dr. Cenk MelikoğluOperating Doctor Cenk Melikoğlu was born in Görele, in 1978. In 2002, he graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between the years of 2003 and 2010, he did his specialization in İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic. In 2015, he worked as a guest lecturer in the American Hospital of Paris. When abroad, he especially focused on the transfer of free vascular lymph nodes for lymphedema treatment, in the field of microsurgery. He participated in numerous training and meetings in this area. There are more than 30 articles in the literature, which were published in national and international journals. Since 2016, he has been working in İzmir Özel Ekol ENT Hospital in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Cosmology Clinic. He speaks English well. He is married and has one child. His special interests are; Breast Aesthetics & Dual-Plan Method, Aesthetic nose surgery, Lymphedema surgery, Endoscopic facial stretching, Aesthetic body shaping surgery (abdominal stretching, liposuction, aesthetic breast surgery), Hair transplantation with FUE method, Migraine surgery, Gynecomastia correction, Genital aesthetics (especially penis enlargement), Lymphedema Treatment (Laser Assisted, With Microcannula Lymph Protective Method), Penis Enlargement (Length & Thickness Combined Method), Migraine Surgery (Closed Method with Scopy). He was entitled to receive the "Proficiency Certificate" by being successful in the examination, which was held by the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association in 2010. In 2015, he participated in a scientific competition by Gülhane Military Medical Academy with his study 'Saddle-nose deformity repair with micro-plate-adapted costal cartilage.’ He has won the first place in the field of surgical medicine. In 2018, he worked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, USA for three months in April, May and June on advanced techniques on gender reassignment and penis enlargement in men. He is still continuing his academic and scientific studies.
Opr. Dr. Anıl ÖZPAKHe graduated from Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2011. Between 2013-2019, he received his specialty training in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. He successfully has the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery qualification certificate in the 2018 exam. He is a member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association and the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association. He is fluent in English.  Dr. Anıl Özpak is married and has 2 children. Domain Knowledge: Rhinoplasty Eyelid aesthetic Face rejuvenation (face-neck lifting) Otapostatis Breast aesthetics (enlargement, reduction, lifting) Correction of gynecomastia Abdominal stretching Tummy Tuck Arm - Thigh lift Genital aesthetics Lipoedema surgery Liposuction Fat injections Minimal aesthetic applications (filling- neurotoxin) Skin Tumours Facial Traumas Hand Aesthetic surgeries
Opr. Dr. Arif AydınHe graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He studied at Kaunas Medical Faculty between the years 2007 and 2008. He completed his specialization on Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Afyon Kocatepe University between the years 2009 and 2014. He has 5 original articles published in national and international scientific journals, and 13 verbal and written academic papers presented in national congresses. He continues the academic studies. He received the competence certificate of Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery after his success in the exam in 2016. He did well in European Plastic Surgery Competence Written Exam that took place in Brussels in 2019. Fields of Interest: Rhinoplasty Neck lift surgery, Face lift Surgery, Otoplasty, Tummy tuck, Liposuction, Breast augmentation / reduction / mastopexy, Gynecomastia, Genital aesthetics, Blepharoplasty, Lipoedema surgery, Penis enlargement (lengthening and thickening surgery), Fat injections 
Opr. Dr. Ahmet AşçıoğluHe was born in 1986 in Kayseri. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2011. He studied plastic surgery at Afyon Kocatape University and Izmir Katip Celebi University between 2012-2014. In 2016, he continued his plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery education at Aydın Adnan Menderes University. In 2020, as a plastic surgery specialist at Aydın Atatürk State Hospital for about two years, he performed many surgeries and cosmetic procedures, especially related to nose, facial aesthetics and breast surgery. He attended many national and international congresses during and after his plastic surgery education, followed the current surgical techniques and applied them in his practice. He is a member of Izmir Medical Chamber and Plastic Surgery Association. Op. Dr. Ahmet Aşçıoğlu is married and has a good command of English. Areas of interest: Breast aesthetics (enlargement, reduction, lift) Rhinoplasty Eyelid aesthetic Facial rejuvenation (face-neck lift) prominent ear Correction of gynecomastia Tummy tuck Arm - Thigh stretch genital aesthetics Liposuction (fat removal) Fat injections Body shaping (Hip aesthetic, BBL) Minimal aesthetic applications (filler-rope hanger- neurotoxin) Skin Tumors Facial Traumas
Opr. Dr. Serkan Süleyman AslanHe graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Between 2001 and 2007, he received his specialty training in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, İnönü University. He has 20 original articles published in domestic and foreign scientific journals, and 18 written and oral presentations presented in national and international congresses. He is a member of Izmir Medical Chamber and Aegean Region Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Association. Married and father of one child, Opr. Dr. Serkan Süleyman Aslan has a good command of English. Areas of interest: Rhinoplasty Eyelid aesthetic Facial rejuvenation (face-neck lift) prominent ear Breast aesthetics (enlargement, reduction, lift) Correction of gynecomastia Tummy tuck Arm - Thigh stretch genital aesthetics Liposuction (fat removal) Fat injections Body shaping (Hip aesthetic, BBL) Minimal aesthetic applications (filler-rope hanger- neurotoxin) Fractional laser applications Skin Tumors Facial Traumas Penis Enlargement Lengthening and Thickening (Combined Method) Gender Reassignment Surgeries

Frequently Asked Questions

The procedure can be performed by Aesthetic surgeons who are experienced in this field. You should make good research before choosing your surgeon and be sure to describe your desired result well to them. 3 Esthetic Surgeons in EKOL Hospitals perform Bichectomy operations.
Ekol Hospitals experienced esthetic surgeons perform bichectomy operations since many years. The operation itself requires great experience and should be performed under correct hands only. You can completely trust EKOL Hospitals’ Surgeons by this operation.
Buccal fat removal can be done at almost any age. However, keep in mind that many people begin to lose facial fat in their 20s and 30s. If their fat reserves are removed before then, they may end up with a gaunt appearance — a face that looks too thin and possibly unhealthy.
Following your buccal fat extraction surgery, your lower face and mouth will be sore, swollen and tender. Any bruising will be on the inside of your mouth. You may be put on a special diet of foods that are not acidic, and you may be instructed to sleep with your head elevated and to rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash several times each day. The swelling should dissipate after about two weeks.
You should see preliminary results within a week or two as the swelling subsides, but it may take anywhere from two to four months to see the full results of your buccal fat extraction procedure.
The results of buccal fat extraction are permanent. However, if you gain a marked amount of weight in the future, your cheeks may plump up again.
Although this surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, general anesthesia can also be used in some cases depending on the patient's condition
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