Dr. Shapoor Azizi is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with 12 years of experience and located in Tehran, Iran.
Dimple Surgery
Dimple surgery is a type of plastic surgery used to create dimples on the cheeks.
What is Dimple Surgery?
Dimple surgery, also known as dimpleplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that aims to create natural-looking dimples on the cheeks or chin. Dimples are often associated with youthfulness, charm, and a captivating smile. During dimple surgery, a small incision is made inside the cheek or on the chin, and a tiny depression is created in the underlying muscle. This creates a connection between the skin and the muscle, resulting in the formation of dimples when the individual smiles or makes facial expressions. Dimple surgery is a relatively simple and quick procedure, typically performed under local anesthesia, and the recovery time is usually minimal. It provides individuals with an opportunity to enhance their facial aesthetics and add a touch of unique charm to their smiles. Dimple surgery is a highly personalized procedure, with the size and placement of the dimples tailored to each individual’s desired outcome. By consulting with a skilled plastic surgeon, patients can discuss their goals, explore the possibilities, and determine if dimple surgery is the right choice for them.
Dimple Surgery in Summary
Trip length
2 days
Surgery duration
1 hour
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Recovery time
2-6 days
Hospital stay
No hospitalization (in most cases)
Back to Work
6 days
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Dimple surgery: All you need to know
A new way of taking your attractiveness to the next level!
Dimple surgery? It might sound odd hearing about surgery to get dimples. If you were to ask a group of people if they find dimples attractive, you would probably get a large variety of opinions. But most of them would agree that having dimples could make you more youthful and approachable. In fact, numerous cultures believe that cheek dimples are a good luck charm and are associated with heroism and innocence. So, you may be excited to know more about how to get those nice cute dimples by undergoing that dimple surgery.
Dimple surgery as minor plastic surgery is performed around the world by an elite of plastic surgeons to give natural-looking dimples.
What is dimple surgery actually about?
A dimple surgery, known as dimpleplasty, is a type of plastic surgery used to create dimples on the cheeks. This procedure involves your doctor making a tiny incision inside your cheek, then a small piece of cheek muscle is removed, and the remaining muscle is attached to the underside of the skin with a dissolvable suture.
Note that there are no cuts on the outside of the face because the inner incision is what leaves that indentation in the skin, creating the dimple. This procedure takes about thirty minutes and is done under local anesthesia, so there is no need to worry about feeling any pain.
Benefits of having dimples
If truth be told, dimples may help us communicate with others in a better way because the presence of features such as a dimple may make an expression or a smile more noticeable or may convey more information about the intensity of a person’s expression.
Knowing that dimples are found to be charming and beautiful could convert into the behavior of the people who have them, making them feel more confident and attractive.
Is getting dimple plastic surgery worth it?
For people who find dimples attractive, this procedure may be the key to a more positive self-image and the confidence that comes with it. This surgery is extremely safe, and the results are permanent due to scar tissue formed within the cheeks. So yes, once you get it, it will always stay there.
This timeless dimple creation is unique because dimples have always been as cute, and they brighten a smile. So why not get it if you feel like it?
Can’t I naturally create these dimples?
In reality, a dimple is a deformity in the muscles. This deformity causes the skin of the cheek muscle to draw tightly as it moves, which causes indentation. Though a dimple is a facial feature one gets genetically, there are ways you can actually get a dimple without undergoing surgery.
One of the ways to get a dimple without going under the knife is by some exercises that you can do to make a dimple. But the difference here is that it will be a temporary dimple, and it will fade away after a couple of minutes.
With that being said, it is humanly impossible to create long-lasting dimples with just some exercises or a lip pencil.
What am I going to face after getting the dimple surgery done?
As mentioned earlier, this plastic surgery is known to be safe. But at the end of the day, this dimple creation is still a surgical procedure. Like any other procedure, you may experience some swelling in the dimple area, but no worries, as it will look more natural day by day.
It could take up to a couple of days to fully recover and get back your smooth skin but with a dimple. Some doctors recommend applying cold packs to the swelling. However, it will go away on its own within a few days, and you will be able to return to work, school, and other regular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions of Dimple Surgery
What is dimple surgery?
It is a surgical procedure that gives you some cheek dimples by making a small incision inside your cheek, taking a small piece of your cheek muscle out, and then attaching what is left of it to the underside of your skin with invisible and seamless sutures.
How long does dimple creation last?
It is a very quick procedure that does not take much time, usually not more than thirty minutes.
Is dimple surgery risky?
The procedure is done under anesthesia, and post-operation pain, if experienced, is usually controllable by taking some OTC painkillers.
Is dimple surgery painful?
Usually, you are going to get local anesthesia before starting the surgery. So no, there will not be any pain.
What are dimples caused by?
A dimple is an anomaly of the muscle that causes a dent in the cheek, especially when the individual smiles. You might have dimples naturally in both cheeks or just in one.
Can dimples be created naturally?
Some say that puckering your lips and pressing against your cheeks with a pencil could give you dimples, but that cannot be further from the truth because the dimple caused this way is going to be temporary and usually disappears after a short period.