Cheek Slimming (V-Line)
Another comfortable and increasingly popular treatment we offer is non-surgical cheek slimming (V-Line). The appeal of the V-shaped face seen in Hollywood stars first popularised bichectomy, a surgical operation performed through the mouth in people with wide cheeks. Now there is a much easier way: non-surgical cheek slimming (V-Line).
Benefits of
Non-Surgical Cheek Slimming
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Non-surgical cheek slimming stimulates collagen production and can help your face look younger.
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Helps tighten the skin.
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Side effects are minimal and you can return to daily life right away.
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It is designed to avoid problems such as tissue loss or sagging.
How Is Non-Surgical Cheek Slimming
Performed?
A non-surgical cheek slimming device melts the buccal (Bichat) fat pads through the inside of the mouth without surgery, aiming for results similar to buccal fat removal (bichectomy). The procedure is simple and comfortable: the device's radiofrequency probe sends energy from inside the mouth to the cheek fat. The aim is slimmer cheeks and a more V-shaped face.
V-Line: What to Know Before and After
Before non-surgical cheek slimming (V-Line), you must tell your doctor about any medications you take or any illness you have. As with any surgical or non-surgical procedure, smoking should be stopped well in advance and avoided afterwards, and alcohol should be stopped before the procedure. Non-surgical cheek slimming is not performed on people with pacemakers or on pregnant women. It can be performed on people aged 18 and over who are concerned about their cheeks.
No anaesthesia is used during or after the procedure. The heat delivered liquefies fat inside full cheeks, and over the following days the body clears the melted fat. Painkillers are not usually needed, as the procedure is generally well tolerated. With advances in technology, full cheeks can be slimmed without surgery, which makes this one of the most popular options for patients who are worried about surgery, anaesthesia or recovery time.
At TAŞ Aesthetic Surgery Center we have shared the key details about non-surgical cheek slimming with you. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us on +90 543 456 36 93 for more information.
Questions to Ask About Non-Surgical Cheek Slimming
How does non-surgical cheek slimming work?
In this treatment, radiofrequency energy is delivered to the cheek fat through a probe placed inside the mouth. A heat sensor at the tip of the probe measures tissue temperature, which is raised in a controlled way to 50-52 °C with the aim of reducing cheek fat. The energy also stimulates collagen production and helps tighten the cheeks.
Who is non-surgical cheek slimming for?
It is used for people with wide, full cheeks; if there is mild sagging, the device settings can be adjusted to use it for tightening as well.
How long does non-surgical cheek slimming take?
The treatment takes about 15 minutes per cheek, 30 minutes in total.
How many sessions are needed?
Usually 2 to 3 sessions are done; very wide and full cheeks may need additional sessions.
Is non-surgical cheek slimming painful?
The treatment is generally well tolerated and most patients do not feel significant pain.
When are the results visible?
Early effects start soon, become noticeable after about 7 days, and the main result usually appears within 2 months.
How long do the results last?
The effect on the reduced fat tissue is long-lasting, but weight changes and ageing can affect the result.
Who is it not suitable for?
It is not used for people with thin, narrow cheeks, those with skin diseases such as scleroderma, people with a pacemaker or stent, or pregnant women.
