Plastic & Bariatric Surgery

Buccal Fat Removal (Bichectomy) in Tijuana

At Bellezza Surgery in Tijuana, the buccal fat removal, also known as bichectomy, is performed safely and comfortably as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.
It’s ideal for patients who wish to define their cheekbones and achieve a more refined facial contour — all while maintaining their natural expression.

What Is Buccal Fat Removal?

Buccal fat (also known as Bichat’s fat pads) is a natural fatty tissue present in everyone and unaffected by diet or body weight.
During a bichectomy, the surgeon makes a small incision inside the mouth to gently remove these buccal fat pads, reducing cheek fullness and enhancing facial definition.

The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes, leaves no visible scars, and at Bellezza Surgery, is performed using a precise, suture-free technique that ensures a comfortable and faster recovery.

Results and Longevity

The results of buccal fat removal are permanent, as the Bichat fat pads do not regenerate.
However, if a patient gains significant weight after surgery, subcutaneous fat may increase slightly, affecting facial contours.

Most patients begin to see visible improvement by the second week, as swelling decreases, with final results becoming fully defined over the following months.

Benefits of Buccal Fat Removal

• Enhances cheekbone definition and facial contour.

• Reduces cheek roundness for a slimmer appearance.

• Quick, outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia.

• No visible scars — incisions are made inside the mouth.

• Natural and permanent results.

• Short recovery time (about one week).

Each patient is evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon, who determines whether bichectomy is the most suitable procedure based on their facial structure and aesthetic goals.