DIMPLE CREATION SURGERY
A short procedure inside the cheek to create a dimple, placed to suit your smile and facial anatomy.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
Dimpleplasty, also known as dimple creation surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that creates a dimple in one or both cheeks. It is chosen by people who would like dimples, or who have a natural dimple on one side and want one to match.
The procedure is performed entirely through a small incision inside the cheek, leaving no visible external scarring. A suture links the inner cheek tissue to the muscle beneath it, forming a dimple at the position agreed at consultation. The dimple is designed to show when you smile.
Dimpleplasty is a short facial cosmetic procedure, typically completed in under an hour under local anaesthesia, with swelling that usually settles within one to two weeks. It can be performed as a standalone treatment or alongside other facial procedures.
BY THE NUMBERS
Performed as a day procedure, with no hospital stay.
Procedure Time
Anaesthesia
Hospitalisation
Drains
Return to Work
The exact surgical approach is determined at consultation, based on your individual anatomy and goals. What shapes the price is explained in the dimpleplasty cost guide.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Day 1
Some swelling and tenderness around the cheeks is normal. Keep the area clean, follow aftercare instructions, and stick to soft foods for the first day.
Days 2–5
Swelling begins to reduce. Light activity and most daily tasks can resume. The dimple may appear visible even at rest during this early healing phase. This is normal and temporary.
Week 1–2
Tenderness eases and the dimple begins to settle. Over the following weeks it should become less visible at rest and show mainly when you smile.
Week 3+
By this stage the dimple usually shows mainly when smiling. How it looks over time varies from person to person.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The aim is a dimple that sits with your existing features and shows when you smile. It is intended to last and is not easily reversed, so the position is agreed carefully beforehand.
KEY POINTS
The entire procedure is performed through a small incision inside the cheek. There is no external scar at any stage of healing.
Dimpleplasty changes the tissue inside the cheek and is intended to last. Reversal is possible but not simple, so it is worth being sure before going ahead.
It is performed under local anaesthesia, sometimes with sedation, and you go home the same day. Swelling usually settles within one to two weeks.
The position, depth, and character of the dimple are designed around your unique facial anatomy. The aim is a dimple that suits your face rather than a standard position.
YOUR SURGEON
Although dimpleplasty is a minor procedure, precision still matters. The placement of a dimple (its location, depth and relationship to the surrounding facial muscles) affects how natural it looks. Professor Hindocha’s understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics guides where the dimple is placed so it suits your features.
Every consultation involves a detailed discussion of the desired placement, facial structure, and the natural movement of your smile. Nothing is finalised until you are entirely happy with the proposed plan.
ON THE DAY
What the procedure involves, step by step.
STEP 1
The desired dimple location is marked on the cheek in advance, with your input and agreement. Local anaesthetic is then given to numb the area for the procedure.
STEP 2
A small incision is made inside the cheek, entirely within the mouth, so there is no external mark. A suture is passed through the inner cheek and attached to the underlying cheek muscle, forming the dimple at the agreed position.
STEP 3
The procedure takes around an hour. Once complete, you are given aftercare instructions and can return home the same day. No hospital stay, no general anaesthetic recovery, and no drains.
COULD THIS BE FOR YOU?
Dimpleplasty can suit healthy adults who would like a dimple and understand that it is intended to last. You may be a suitable candidate if one or more of the following applies:
KEEP EXPLORING
Other facial procedures that complement your aesthetic goals.
FACE & NECK SURGERY
Surgery for loose skin and tissue in the midface, jowls and neck.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Dimpleplasty is intended to last and is not easily reversed. A good consultation covers all of this, but here are five things most people find helpful to understand before booking.
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