Bichectomy in Turkey

Key information

What is bichectomy?

Bichectomy, also known as buccal fat removal, is a procedure intended to refine the contour of the cheek area by reducing the buccal fat pad. Suitability is carefully assessed, as it is not appropriate for everyone.

What concerns can it address?

It may appeal to those who would like a subtly more defined cheek contour. Because facial fullness can be part of a youthful appearance, careful assessment is essential before considering it.

Who may consider it?

Suitability depends on individual facial structure and is determined by clinical evaluation. It is not recommended for everyone, and long-term facial changes are an important consideration.

How is it planned and performed?

The approach is individualized and planned by your surgeon after assessing your facial structure. It is typically performed from inside the mouth, leaving no visible external scar, and is explained during consultation.

What are the potential benefits?

A subtly refined cheek contour in appropriate candidates. Individual results vary.

What are the limitations?

It is not suitable for all facial types, results develop over time, and the effect on the face should be considered over the long term. No specific outcome can be guaranteed.

What is recovery like?

Recovery is individual and generally involves some swelling and care with eating in the early days. Specific aftercare and follow-up are provided.

When do results become apparent?

Facial aesthetic results appear gradually as swelling settles over the following weeks, with the refined, settled appearance developing over the months that follow. Your surgeon explains the likely timeline for your procedure.

What are the possible risks and limitations?

Any surgery carries risks, including those related to anaesthesia, bleeding, infection, prolonged swelling, asymmetry and results that may differ from expectations. Surgery also works within the limits of your existing anatomy and cannot replicate another person’s nose. Some concerns take time to settle and, in a minority of cases, further treatment may be considered. Your surgeon explains the risks relevant to your situation before any decision is made.

Why does individual assessment matter?

No two noses — or faces — are the same, and general information can never replace a personal evaluation. Factors such as skin thickness, cartilage strength, previous surgery, breathing and your own goals all influence what is appropriate and realistic. This is why nothing on this page is a diagnosis, and why a plan is only confirmed after an in-person examination.

What should I discuss with the medical team?

Share what specifically bothers you, any photographs of the appearance you have in mind, your full medical history, any previous nasal surgery or injury, breathing difficulties, allergies and current medication. It is equally important to discuss your expectations openly, so the team can explain what is realistically achievable for your anatomy before any decision is made.

What does the consultation involve?

Your journey begins with a preliminary online assessment, where you share photographs and describe what you would like to change. This first step is informative and non-binding. A final treatment plan is confirmed only after an in-person clinical examination in Antalya, where your nasal anatomy, skin, breathing, general health and personal goals are assessed together and the recommended approach is explained to you.

How does this work for international patients?

Our patient coordinator helps organize the timing of your visit, airport transfer, accommodation and appointments, so the medical and travel sides are handled together. You receive guidance before you travel, in-person support throughout your stay in Antalya, and structured remote follow-up once you return home. Specific timings are always confirmed as part of your individual plan.