Bichat fat removal

Buccal fat pad also called Bichat fat is situated in the cheek hollow area. The purpose of this fat is to help babies breastfeed and protect facial muscles and nerves. In adult life the buccal fat does not perform any function, but fatty tissue remains. It is not influenced by weightloss or lypolisis. Some people suffer from excess buccal fat, which is often hereditory. Exsess fat in the lower pole of the face can create asymetrical shape, plumper and saggy cheeks. Bichat fat removal surgery can help create a more symmetrical and slimmer, more defined face.

How the surgery is performed?

During the surgery incisions are made on the inside of the mouth, on the inner portion of the cheek. Bitchat fat is then removed. Incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches. Surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia and takes about 1 hour.

Postoperative period

• Avoid increased physical activities for 1-2 weeks after surgery;
• Swelling may occur 6-10 days after surgery;
• Results of the surgery are visible after 2-3 months, when tissues are fully healed.

PATIENT JOURNEY

Enquiry

• If you would like to get a quote for surgery feel free to fill in this questionnaire: QUESTIONNAIRE.
• The surgeon will evaluate your general health and prepare an individual treatment plan, our patients coordinator will get in touch with you within 1-2 working days.

Booking the treatment

• Once you are approved for the surgery you can choose the suitable date for the treatment. For women: it is recommended to plan the surgery between your menstrual cycles.
• To book the surgery you will be asked to pay deposit payment.
• Next step - flights and accommodation booking. We can also offer help with arranging Your trip and accommodation.

Preparing for the surgery at home

• One month before surgery you will receive guidlines you will be recommended to follow before surgery.

Preparing for the surgery at the clinic

• You will need to arrive to Lithuania at least one day before the surgery. On the 1st a mandatory COVID-19 test is performed, as well as blood tests, ECG, consultation with surgeon.
• Before the surgery you will have to sign an agreement to undergo the surgery and anaesthesia. Please read these documents carefully and if there will be some obscurity or questions sort them out with the doctor and/or doctor-anaesthetist before signing the agreements.
• The payment for the surgery conditions are stated in the Agreement for the provision of personal health care services. The payment can be made by cash or credit card before surgery.

Surgery

• On the day of surgery it is forbidden to use any cosmetics (make up, body cosmetics, inluding self-tanning cosmetics) or jewellery (including all kind of piercings).
• On the 2nd – 3rd day you will have the surgery. You will need to stay at the hospital for 1-2 nights. Here you will be provided with all needed medication and care. Bring only personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc.). Pyjamas, robe, slippers will be provided by the clinic personnel.
• After the surgery medicine package is given for the first days after surgery.

Back home

• If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email.

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