Dimple Creation Surgery
2min ReadDimple Creation Surgery is a surgical procedure, the purpose of which is to create a dimple in the cheek. Natural dimples are created due to a small defect in the muscle of the cheek, and the surgeon can simulate this phenomenon by creating a small cavity in the cheek wall. This surgery is performed inside the mouth, so there is no scar outside it. In recent years many people are willing to have this surgery, and many people are looking to beautify their smiles. Dimple creation is relatively light and, if performed by a skilled surgeon and is likely to cause no problem for the person. Created dimples are initially permanently visible, but after a few weeks, they become normal and appear only during a smile.
Duration of Dimple Creation Surgery
After this surgery, the person will have some inflation for 3 to 5 days. After this period, inflation will dwindle, but for up to four weeks, the dimple will be fixed and will be visible without smiling. After 6 to 8 weeks, the dimple will become normal and will only appear during a smile.
Related Paraclinics
The person will be asked to perform tests such as blood tests and may also need to take an image from the desired area.
Preoperative Care Dimple Creation Surgery
Before doing dimple creation, the mouth is washed to prevent infection. Meanwhile, the person will be asked to avoid smoking before doing this surgery.
The Process of Dimple Creation Surgery
After local anesthesia, the point where the dimple will be created will be identified and the person will see it confirm that its location is ok. After local anesthesia of cheeks, the surgeon begins his work. The mouth is opened and the surgeon, using a special tool, separates the part of the inner wall of the cheek. This tool removes a small part of the tissue and allows the skin to create a dimple. Then the surgical site is closed using sutures. This surgery is performed under local anesthesia and lasts for 30 to 60 minutes.
Postoperative Care Regarding Dimple Creation Surgery
It is necessary that the person after the operation avoids foods and beverages that offend the site of surgery and take antibiotics prescribed by the physician.
Important Points about Dimple Creation Surgery
Possible risks regarding Dimple Creation include:
- Infection
- Dissatisfaction with the results
- The destruction of pits and the need to re-operate
Duration of Admission for Dimple Creation Surgery
Probably there is no need for admission in the hospital.
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