Dimple Creation | Types and Placement of Dimples
Medically authored and verified by Verified by Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery) • RMC Reg. 28041/14185 • Oct 2026
Types and Placement of DimplesWhere are dimples typically placed on the cheek, and can I choose the exact spot?
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Where are dimples typically placed on the cheek, and can I choose the exact spot?
#Dimples are classically positioned at the intersection of a horizontal line drawn from the corner of the mouth and a vertical line dropped from the outer corner of the eye.
During preoperative consultation, the patient stands before a mirror and smiles naturally while the surgeon identifies the focal point of natural cheek depression. The patient confirms the exact location with a surgical marking pen, allowing personalized placement higher, lower, or slightly more anterior based on facial proportions.
Custom marking ensures the final dimple appears effortlessly integrated with the patient's spontaneous smile.
Types and Placement of DimplesCan dimpleplasty create a chin dimple (cleft chin)?
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Can dimpleplasty create a chin dimple (cleft chin)?
#Yes, dimpleplasty techniques can be adapted to create a subtle central or horizontal chin dimple (cleft chin).
Chin dimple creation involves an intraoral incision in the lower labial sulcus or a tiny submental nick, followed by separating a small strip of the mentalis muscle and anchoring the dermis to the periosteum of the mandibular symphysis with a permanent or long-acting suture.
The result is a structured, aristocratic chin depression that refines the lower facial profile.