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Bichectomy: Hydrodissection Technique
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Bichectomy with hydrodissection and Bichectomy for Aging. Completed, enrolled 54 participants.
Detailed Summary
Buccal Fat Pad provides volume to the middle third of the face and occasionally may cause deepening of the nasolabial fold and relaxation of the mimetic muscles, both associated with aging. Bichectomy is the surgical procedure in which the buccal fat pad is remove in order to achieve a youthful and aesthetic appearance, getting harmony in facial contour. The purpose of this study was to compare the usual technique with an alternative method, using hydrodissection to facilitate the dissection of the Buccal Fat Pad making this procedure safer, efficient and more pleasant for the patient.
Study Details
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Interventions
Intraoral removal of buccal fat pads using hydrodissection technique
Intraoral removal of buccal fat pads using conventional technique