Bichectomy - cheek surgery in Mérida

This surgery consists of removing the excess fat “Bichat bags” from the cheek. The bichectomy is done in Merida by a certified plastic surgeon, the procedure consists of making small incisions on the inside of the mouth to retrieve the excess fat, the final result is a slimmer face.

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Approximate times

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	Procedure	Hospital stay	Home recovery	Total
Bichectomy	45 min.	30 min. - 1 hr.	3 - 5 days	2 weeks

Bichectomy

Hospital stay: 30 min. - 1 hr.
Home recovery: 3 - 5 days
Total: 2 weeks

Note: Time may vary according to the specific patient procedure. All cases and treatments are different. For diagnosis and information contact one of our top clinics.

After surgery

On bichectomy, out of town patients are cleared to fly after 12 - 14 days of surgery, and follow-ups can be scheduled with the plastic surgeon after 7 days of bichectomy.

Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.

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