NOVAIS, L. S.; NOVAIS, Laís dos Santos.
Abstract:
Bichectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part of the buccal fat pad not only for esthetic but also functional purposes, limiting recurrent trauma in the jugal region. The correct surgical indication and the aid of imaging examinations are essential for the surgical planning and selection of the technique to be used, minimizing complication rates and achieving safe and satisfactory results. Objective: To report two clinical cases in which bichectomy was performed, emphasizing the importance of preoperative ultrasonography in determining the volume of the buccal fat pad. Report of clinical cases: Two female patients (18 and 32 years), normosistemics, reported complaints of aesthetic dissatisfaction with the rounded contour of the face, in addition to a constant complaint of trauma to the jugal mucosa. At the clinical examination, the patients presented jugal mucosa of increased and traumatized volume. A bichectomy was performed by Matarasso access and by the groove bottom. Conclusion: ultrasonography proved to be efficient in assisting the surgical planning of bichectomy, favoring the removal of the buccal fat pad in a predictable, fast and safe way. The two surgical techniques were effective for removal of the buccal fat pad.
