Dimpleplasty in Boston

Results can be long-lasting but are not always permanent, since the suture creates a controlled adhesion between the skin and cheek muscle. Some patients maintain their dimples indefinitely, while others notice gradual softening over the years.

Yes. Part of the consultation process involves helping the patient select the ideal placement and depth for a natural-looking result, since dimple position varies from person to person based on facial structure and smile pattern.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so patients are numb during treatment. Mild soreness or tightness in the cheek is common for the first few days afterward and is generally manageable without prescription pain medication.

Dimpleplasty is a quick, in-office procedure that typically takes well under an hour, since it only involves small internal incisions and suturing rather than any external surgery.

When performed by an experienced surgeon, dimples are designed to appear dynamically, meaning they show when you smile and relax when your face is at rest, rather than looking like a static, permanent indentation.

The internal sutures can be removed if a patient decides they no longer want the dimple, though the tissue may retain some subtle indentation depending on how long the sutures were in place.

No external scarring occurs, since all incisions are made inside the cheek. This is one of the reasons dimpleplasty is considered a minimally invasive option compared to other facial contouring procedures.

Patients with active oral infections, certain autoimmune conditions affecting healing, or unrealistic expectations about how static or dynamic the dimple will look may need to wait or reconsider. A consultation helps determine candidacy.

Most patients can eat and speak normally within a day or two, though a soft diet and careful oral hygiene are recommended in the first few days to protect the internal incision sites while they heal.

Risks include infection, bleeding, and temporary swelling or bruising inside the cheek. Less commonly, the internal suture can create an indentation that looks too deep, too shallow, or asymmetric, or the dimple effect can fade unevenly over time, which is why careful placement during the procedure matters.