Dimple Creation
Dimpleplasty is a cosmetic surgery used to create dimples on the cheeks. Dimples are the indentations that occur when some people smile. They are most often located on the bottoms of the cheeks. Some people may also have chin dimples. Not everyone is born with this facial trait. In some people, dimples are naturally occurring from indentations in the dermis caused by the deeper facial muscles. Others may be caused by injury.
Procedure
- A dimpleplasty is performed on an outpatient basis.
- It is done under local anesthesia.
- A small amount of muscle and fat is removed to aid in this creation. The area is about 2 to 3 millimeters in length.
- The doctor creates the space for the future dimple and position a suture (sling) from one side of the cheek muscle to the other. The sling is then tied to set the dimple permanently in place.
Recovery timeline
- You can go home immediately after the surgery. Soon after the procedure there will be mild swelling. Ice packs can be used to reduce the swelling, it will disappear within few days.
- Regular activities can be started after two days.
Complications
They are relatively rare. Some of the possible complications are
- Bleeding at the site of surgery
- Facial nerve damage
- Redness and swelling
- Infection
- Scarring
Result
