Dimpleplasty

Also known as: dimpleplasty surgery, dimple creation surgery, dimple creation procedure, dimple surgery, cheek dimple surgery, cheek dimpleplasty, surgical dimple creation, dimple forming surgery

Cosmetic Surgery

AI Aesthetician Summary

Dimpleplasty is a minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedure designed to create permanent cheek dimples by modifying the underlying facial muscle structure. Also known as dimple creation surgery, this aesthetic enhancement technique involves making a small defect in the buccinator muscle from in...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Wrinkles

Areas:Cheek, Chin

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat, Muscle/SMAS

Longevity:Permanent

How it Works

Duration:30 minutes

Anesthesia:Local Injection

Pain Level:Mild

Techniques:Surgical

Post Treatment

Downtime:2 days

Post-care:Following dimpleplasty, maintain oral hygiene by rinsing with mouthwash or salt water after meals and consume a soft diet. Apply ice compresses to reduce swelling and take prescribed pain medication as needed, while avoiding strenuous activity and chewing gum for a few weeks. Monitor the surgical site for signs of infection such as excessive redness, discharge, or severe pain, and contact your physician if these occur.

Risks:Common temporary side effects include swelling, redness, temporary pain, minor bleeding, bruising, temporary asymmetry, temporary muscle weakness, and intraoral irritation. Rare serious risks include infection, excessive scarring, nerve damage, permanent asymmetry, suture complications, dimpling at rest or overly deep dimples, and allergic reaction.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

Specialty:Cosmetic Surgery

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