Dimple Creation Surgery
Dimple Creation Surgery is one of the wonders of technology in the field of cosmetic surgery. For those who were not blessed to have a natural dimple as they smile, this is now achievable through a new surgical procedure. For those who do not know how a natural dimple occurs, it is actually a tissue defect in the cheek musculature or buccinators muscle.
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The Procedure
Risks and Complications
These are rare and often only temporary, however, they may include:
- Bleeding during and after the dimple creation procedure
- Infection
- Injury of the facial nerve in the buccal branch
- Painful swelling
- Restriction of mouth opening and moving
- Continuance of unwanted dimples even without facial animation
- Failure of surgery which may lead to facial damage and would require further surgery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How long does the dimple creation surgery last?
A. It usually takes about 20 minutes to perform this surgery.
Q. Can the procedure be done right after the consultation?
A. Sometimes, yes, as it can be performed as an outpatient in the hospital or the surgeons office under a local anesthesia.
Q. Is the dimple creation surgery’s result permanent?
A. The chances of keeping the dimple permanent is 90% – except if the suture breaks in the process of healing, or if there is not enough scar tissue that is formed. In that case, the dimple may come out to be shallow or may totally disappear. However, this is unlikely to happen.
Q. How long is the recovery period?
A. Recovery is pretty fast, so you could probably go back to your normal work after the dimple creation surgery. There may be swelling but it subsides after a few days and that should not prevent you from doing your tasks.
Q. Can I eat and drink right away after my dimple creation surgery?
A. Yes. You may feel a bit of pain and discomfort after the surgery but it should be tolerable and should not prevent you from opening your mouth and chewing.
Q. Can I choose where to place the dimple?
A. Yes.
Q. Are there options on how big or deep my dimples can be?
A. Yes, you are free to decide how deep, how big, and what shape you want you dimple/s should be. The dimple surgery is very much adjustable to one’s preferences because it has many variables (size, shape and depth).