Bichectomy is a surgical procedure in which the buccal fat pads on your cheeks are removed and a more sculpted appearance is obtained for the face. Many people wonder why they can’t get rid of facial fat with a good diet or exercise program – this procedure targets stubborn fat pads on the cheeks that are not affected by traditional weight loss techniques. Excess cheek volume is removed by bichectomy, making the cheekbones more prominent and the appearance of roundness on the face reduced. Since the fat pads will not be renewed after removal, this surgery provides permanent results.