Cosmetic Surgery

Dimple Creation

Create natural-looking cheek or chin dimples

Dimple creation — or dimpleplasty — is a small, precise procedure performed under local anaesthesia that takes under 30 minutes. It creates natural-looking indentations on the cheeks or chin that appear when you smile, adding a subtle, charming character detail to your face.

A tiny dissolvable suture is placed through a small internal incision to create a tethering point between the skin and the cheek muscle. As the suture dissolves over several weeks, scar tissue forms and maintains the dimple naturally. The procedure leaves no external scarring.

Key Benefits

Natural-looking, permanent dimples that appear on smiling
Performed under local anaesthesia — no general anaesthetic required
No external scarring; incision is made inside the mouth
Quick in-clinic procedure with minimal downtime

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Patients who admire the look of natural cheek dimples
Those seeking a subtle facial character detail
Adults who want a minor, low-risk cosmetic enhancement
Patients looking for a quick procedure with fast recovery

What to Expect

Consultation

Position, size and depth of dimples agreed using marking on the face while patient smiles.

Anaesthesia

Local anaesthetic applied inside the cheek for a completely comfortable procedure.

Procedure

Small internal incision made and suture placed; under 30 minutes per side.

Healing

Dimple visible initially at rest, then settles to appear only on smiling as suture absorbs.

Recovery & Aftercare

Minimal downtime. Patients return to normal activities the same day. Some mild swelling for 2–3 days. The dimple's final natural appearance is established over 4–6 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the dimple show when I'm not smiling?

Initially yes — for the first few weeks the dimple may be visible at rest. As the suture dissolves and tissue settles, it typically only appears on smiling.

Can dimples be reversed?

Once the scar tissue has formed, the dimple is considered permanent. Reversal is possible but complex, so the procedure should be considered a lasting change.