What is chick dimple?

Cheek Dimple is caused by the paralysis of one of the facial muscles called the buccinator muscle. This hole can be seen when one smiles.having dimple has always been considered one of the standards for face beauty since the old times, and it is thought that those having dimple have a higher fortune than others. Even today, most people tend to have cheek dimple, which is very easy to accomplish today with medical science progress. smile itself is beautiful, but the smile that comes with two small holes on both sides of the face looks more beautiful. Some people have dimples from the moment they were born and it's congenital and some tend to have dimples by surgery. Dimple plasty is one of the newest medical cosmetic procedures that can make dimples on the cheeks .This surgery is very popular in Iran, and every year many people specially young girls are candidates for this surgery. In the following article, we will introduce you to the surgical procedure, conditions and cost of this procedure.

How cheek dimples procedure is done?

This can be done outpatient and using local anesthesia.The duration of the operation is about 20-30 minutes.The anesthesia required for this procedure is local anesthesia,but general anesthesia can also be used in case of Doctor's discretion or patient's desire. Oculoplastic surgeon coordinates the dimple area with you by a special marker. Surgeon makes a small and round incision in the cheek on the buccinator muscle using a special tool (biopsy punch) and removes some of the fat and muscle tissue of the cheek in a small circle shape. Then he/she stitches inside the cheek using absorbable sutures. Doctor operates all the procedure in your oral cavity and there won't be any scar of the incision or suture outside on your face.

Preoperative care of Dimple plasty

be fasting at least 6 hours before surgery
stop smoking and consuming alcohol 2 weeks before and after surgery
stop using blood diluent medications such as Aspirin for a week after surgery
oral health care one week before and after surgery to prevent infection

Postoperative care of Dimple plasty

tactile sensation may not work well until anaesthesia wears off completely.
use ice compression to control pain and swelling in the first 24 hours
avoid hard food for 5 days after surgery
use mouthwash for 2 weeks after surgery
light exercise is recommended for 3 days after surgery

Complications of Dimple plasty procedure

there is a possibility of infection ,bleeding,pain and swelling in the operated area such as any other surgical procedure
it's normal to have bruises after surgery and will recover in few days after surgery
not having dimples after surgery which requires another surgery