Dimple Creation

What is Dimple Creation?

A dimpleplasty is a kind of plastic surgery used to create dimples on the cheeks. Dimples will appear on some people’s face when they smile. Most individuals have them on the bottoms of their cheeks. This facial feature has various reasons such as injury or indentations in the dermis caused by the deeper facial muscles. Accordingly, not everyone has dimples. In some cultures, they are believed to be the sign of beauty, youth, and good luck. Due to such beliefs, the number of dimple surgeries has increased to a great extent recently.

There are multiple types of dimples including:

Cheek Dimples: It is the most common and known dimple that is located on the cheeks. Some individuals only have one instead of two.

Chin Dimple: It is a less common dimple on the face which is mostly called a “cleft chin”. This kind of dimple usually results from a connection to the underlying jaw structure. Since it is a dominant feature, the possibility of inheriting a chin dimple is high if one parent has it.

Back dimple: This type of dimple is the least known of the three. It is located in the lower part of the back and is more common in women than men.

Why Iran?

Before having any cosmetic surgery, you should consult with a knowledgeable specialist to ensure you have made a rational decision. In this case, you will have the opportunity to express your expectations and goals as well. To go through this critical stage, you should look for an expert who understands your concerns and can propose a satisfactory solution. Iranian cosmetic surgeons are the ones you can easily trust to ask any question you have. They have extensive knowledge and invaluable experience specially in this field. They perform many cosmetic surgeries successfully every year and can help you meet your needs. You can make sure they will choose the most suitable procedure that enhances your appearance considerably, inform you of the whole operation, and clarify the healing process. Additionally, if you decide to get these surgeries in Iran’s specialized clinics, you will be offered the most up-to-date services with a low cost. Thus, you can save considerable amount of money while traveling to this beautiful country for enhancing your appearance.

Who Can Benefit From Dimple Creation?

This operation can be carried out for healthy individuals who want to improve their facial appearance and emphasize their smiles. Patients can easily decide where to have dimples placed. Nevertheless, if they can’t make up their mind about it, plastic surgeons typically suggest the intersection of the horizontal line coming from the angle of the mouth and the perpendicular line dropping from the external canthus as the ideal location.

Another significant point to mention is that patients should have realistic expectations from such cosmetic surgeries. Indeed, the only motivation for getting this operation should be enhancing their appearance. If this is not the case and their major goal is gaining others’ satisfaction, they are highly recommended to think more carefully.

Procedure

A dimpleplasty is mostly conducted on an outpatient basis. Indeed, surgeons will implement the procedure in their offices. Thus, you won’t have to go to the hospital for undergoing this surgery. This operation takes about thirty minutes to complete on average.

In the very beginning, doctors will apply a topical anesthetic like lidocaine to the area of skin. They do so for ensuring that you don’t feel any pain or discomfort during the surgery. It takes about 10 minutes for the anesthetic to influence the skin. Afterwards, specialists use a small biopsy instrument to make a hole in your skin to manually create a dimple. A small amount of muscle and fat is removed to facilitate this creation. In most cases, the area is about two to three millimeters in length. Next, doctors position a dissolvable suture from one side of the cheek muscle to the other. It is then tied to set the dimple permanently in place. You don’t need to worry about the visibility of the sutures since they fade away within a few days after the operation. The outer part of the cheek remains totally unaffected by the procedure. For patients who have thicker fat tissue in the cheeks, another technique might be necessary to enhance the exposure of the area.

Recovery

The recovery process is so simple and short. After the surgery, you can go back home. Experiencing mild swelling is normal which can be reduced by applying cold packs. You can do your daily routine activities immediately after the surgery as well and allow to eat and drink normally within one or two hours. There is no need to take some time off work. However, if you want to rest, you can stay at home for a day or two. To assess the results, your doctor may ask you to set an appointment after a couple of weeks.

It’s very important to follow your specialist’s post-procedure instructions to ensure proper recovery. Since the oral cavity is a major source of bacteria, an antiseptic mouthwash must be used multiple times a day to keep the site as germ free as possible. Your doctor might also prescribe some antibiotics to help with faster healing.

The Results

Immediately after the surgery, you can see the dimples and enjoy your new appearance. When the internal tissue heals, it connects the cheek muscle to the skin and creates a dimple when smiling. The sutures disappear in two weeks and the skin softens. Therefore, dimples will gradually look more natural. This period highly depends on the amount of tissue removed. It usually varies from a few days to several weeks. Many researches have proved that long term results will be achieved out of this operation. In addition, majority of patients have expressed their satisfaction with their new appearance. However, in some cases, the dent made by the surgery might decrease in depth after some years.