Dimple Creation | General Questions About Dimple Creation Surgery
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General Questions About Dimple Creation SurgeryWhat is dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty)?
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What is dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty)?
#Dimple creation surgery, or dimpleplasty, is a quick outpatient cosmetic procedure that creates natural-looking indents or dimples on the cheeks or chin.
Natural dimples are anatomical variations caused by a bifid or split zygomaticus major muscle that tethers the overlying skin during facial contraction. In dimpleplasty, the plastic surgeon surgically replicates this tethering by creating a precise internal attachment between the dermis and the buccinator muscle through a tiny intraoral incision.
The procedure takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes under local anesthesia. Because all work is performed from inside the mouth, there are no external incisions or visible scars.
General Questions About Dimple Creation SurgeryCan dimples be created on one or both cheeks?
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Can dimples be created on one or both cheeks?
#Yes, dimpleplasty can be performed unilaterally on one cheek or bilaterally on both cheeks, according to personal aesthetic preference.
Patients with a natural dimple on one side frequently request a matching unilateral dimpleplasty on the other cheek. For bilateral cases, the surgeon meticulously measures and marks symmetrical points corresponding to individual smiling vectors and dynamic muscle pull.
Surgical customization ensures the created dimples harmonize with individual facial anatomy and facial bone contours.