Bichectomy in men: everything you need to know

Do you want to give your face a slimmer, more masculine and stylized look? Then, it is very likely that you will be interested in this article. It is normal to have doubts when deciding which surgical procedure is the most appropriate to achieve the desired results. 

To help you make the decision that best suits your needs, today we will talk about everything you need to know about bichectomy in men. We will explain what Bichat Balls extraction consists of, what the benefits and risks are, and which famous men have already undergone this surgery.

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Bichectomy in men: celebrities who have removed the Bichat Balls

It is clear that the bichectomy stopped being a women's thing a long time ago. More and more men are betting on this intervention to achieve more masculine features. The current beauty canons in men are governed above all by marked cheekbones and jaw, and a thin lower third of the face. This is exactly what we get by extracting the Bichat Balls. 

Men who have a bichectomy get a more manly face because full, round cheeks are often associated with the look of boys' cheeks. Also by marking the cheekbones a strong and masculine appearance is achieved.

For this reason, there are already several celebrities who have opted for this option to enhance their beauty. Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Ricky Martin are just some of the hundreds of actors, singers and other public figures who have decided to perform. a bichectomy.

What is bichectomy?

If you are thinking of having a bichectomy, surely you have already been informed on the subject, but do you know exactly what the Bichat Balls extraction procedure is like from a medical point of view? We explain it to you.

Bichectomy is a minimally invasive surgery in which the Bichat Balls, small bags of fat found under the cheekbones, are removed. These bags of fat do not fulfill any function beyond giving volume to the face, so they are totally expendable.

It is a simple intervention and with a quick postoperative period, so you will not have to ask for leave. Generally, this intervention is performed under local or general anesthesia, lasts 1 hour and does not require hospitalization. In 24 hours you can be home and leading a normal life.

This surgery leaves no visible scars as it is performed through a small incision on the inside of each cheek. The fat from the Bichat Balls is extracted through this 1.5 cm incision, thus achieving a slimmer and more stylized face.

The definitive results appear after 1 month and are permanent since the fat does not reappear.

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Benefits and risks of bichectomy in men

Bichectomy is one of the most demanded treatments by men of all ages and physical complexions. And it is not surprising: the almost immediate, natural and permanent results make Bichat Balls removal one of our star aesthetic surgeries.

Men who decide on this intervention mainly seek these 5 benefits:

  • Enhance and slim the contour of the face for a more masculine appearance.
  • Mark the jaw and remove excess fat from the cheeks.
  • Harmonize the face and enhance the cheekbones.
  • Obtain an aesthetic and natural appearance.
  • Gain security and trust.

In general, these 5 benefits appear between 1 and 3 months after the bichectomy, when the definitive results are obtained. If we also add that the intervention is simple, painless and leaves no scars, we have the perfect combination for bichectomy to be one of the most attractive cosmetic surgeries for men.

The risks of this type of intervention are practically non-existent. It is possible that the area swells a little or that bruises or edema appear in the area that disappear after a few days. If the bichectomy is performed by an expert, it is a safe and easy surgery.

What is the price of a bichectomy for men?

There is a false myth that bichectomy for men is more expensive than for women. In reality, the price of this intervention does not vary if the patient is a man or a woman. 

The aspects that can make the price of Bichat Balls extraction vary have to do with the expectations and results desired by the patient, the physical conditions of each one and the degree of surgery.

To know how much it will cost you to perform a bichectomy, the best thing is that make an appointment with one of the expert surgeons in this type of surgery. In the first visit, the doctor will make a personalized diagnosis and recommend the type of surgery that best suits your needs.

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