Plastic Surgery In Nicaragua
In Nicaragua, Bichat ball reduction surgery is more common and gives more marked results in terms of facial refinement. Compared to cheek liposuction, this procedure, also called a bichectomy, allows a larger volume of fat to be removed. It will target part of the cheeks under the cheekbones and help to better define the face.
What are Bichat Balls?
Bichat balls are masses of fat located in the cheeks. They extend towards the temples and give the cheeks and temples their full, round shape. The size of Bichat balls varies from one individual to another. Depending on its dimensions, a face will be more hollow or rounded at the level of the central part of the cheeks. Big cheeks can be toned down for aesthetic reasons.
With a normal body mass index, the coated cheeks sometimes give an impression of being overweight on the face. The bichectomy will thus hollow out the cheeks. The face is refined and the operation brings out the cheekbones.
The Bichat ball has the function of lubricating the muscles which ensures the chewing of food. A total extraction is therefore never envisaged. It is only a reduction of this fatty mass in the cheeks. This partial surgical reduction is also performed in anticipation of aging. As you age, body fat naturally melts away. By leaving some of the Bichat balls, the face is less hollowed out and reveals fewer wrinkles.
Bichectomy, or Bichat ball surgery, is a new technique in the therapeutic arsenal of cosmetic surgeons. It is currently becoming popular in Nicaragua and its demand is growing. Well practiced, it gives very interesting and safe results.
How does the reduction of Bichat balls take place in Nicaragua?
Before an operation to reduce Bichat balls in Nicaragua
Consultation with the Nicaragua surgeon remains essential to establish the feasibility of the intervention. It will also help you to understand what result you can obtain following Bichat balls surgery.
During the consultation, you will be able to outline your needs and expectations. The entire procedure will also be explained to you: the course of the operation, the advantages, and the risks (the Bichat balls are found deep in contact with the facial nerve and the steno canal. After a period of reflection of 15 days, the date of operation can be fixed.
To avoid any risk of infection, take care of your oral hygiene before surgery. If you smoke, you will also have to stop smoking 5 weeks before the procedure. Also, consider a visit to the dentist to check the condition of your teeth and gums and practice good scaling before the bichectomy.
As before any surgery, it is good to remember that anti-inflammatories and medicines containing aspirin are to be avoided in the 10 days preceding the operation.
During a reduction of Bichat balls in Nicaragua
An incision is made inside the cheeks. Part of the Bichat ball will then be visible. On average, about 3 to 5 cm2 of fat mass is removed. The result is immediately visible, allowing adjustments during the operation.
Once the bichectomy has been performed for each cheek, the incisions are closed with absorbable sutures. The operation does not cause any visible scars. A compression hood to prevent swelling is prescribed in the days following the procedure.
After a reduction of Bichat balls in Nicaragua
After the operation in Nicaragua, you can go home the same day. Postoperative pain will be treated with painkillers. The slight swelling in the cheeks subsides after only a few days. You can apply ice to your cheek to reduce swelling.
A follow-up a few days after the operation is essential to rule out the risk of infection. Follow-up consultations will then take place throughout the year. A mixed diet, mouthwashes, and general oral hygiene should be maintained for about a week or more.
The results of a Bichat ball reduction in Nicaragua
The final result will be appreciable after approximately 3 months when the postoperative swelling will be completely resorbed. The cheeks will be more defined and their volume reduced. The result obtained is final. However, the final result remains natural and it is not always easy to highlight it in a photo.
The duration of a Bichat ball reduction surgery in Nicaragua
The reduction of Bichat balls is a fairly quick intervention. Under local or general anesthesia, the operation is performed on an outpatient basis. The operation lasts an average of 30 to 45 minutes, or just under an hour. Each cheek is treated the same. The duration of hospitalization is thus from a few hours to less than 12 hours.
The price of a reduction of Bichat balls in Nicaragua
The reduction of Bichat balls is not covered by social security. Count 3500 to 3900 euros for a bichectomy in Nicaragua. It is the average price similar to other interventions of the same type (cheekbone surgery). The estimate is announced at the first consultation.
The answers to your questions about Bichat balls
For which type of face is bichectomy more suitable?
Whether you are a man or a woman, you can perform a Bichat ball reduction. However, the preponderance remains for the fairer sex who finds a way to sculpt the face in a discreet way. Patients with thick skin are poor candidates for this surgery because the result may be modest due to the thickness of the skin which will mask the results. However, not all faces are suitable for this procedure. In some people, the bichectomy will give an aging look and a droopy face. A round face with a marked size of the Bichat balls is more willing for a cheek reduction. If you already have an emaciated face, other procedures should be considered to correct the contour of the face.
At what age can a bichectomy be performed?
Generally speaking, the age required for a bichectomy is between 18 and 40 years old. Beyond the age of 40, the risk of this surgery is to lead to premature aging of the face. The consultation remains a mandatory step to assess the relevance of the surgery.
