Dimple Creation Surgery Cost
Dimple creation surgery, as it implies, will create dimples either on the chin or cheek.
Referred to as a dimpleplasty, this minimally invasive cosmetic surgical procedure typically takes less than 45 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia.
The average dimple creation surgery costs
The costs of dimple plastic surgery, from what we researched, would greatly depend on the number of dimples desired, the plastic surgeon chosen and the geographical location of the surgeon. On average, one dimple will cost about $1,000, whereas two dimples can cost about $2,000. As it is considered a cosmetic procedure, it will not be covered by health insurance. In total, patients report spending $1,200 to $2,800 for the entire procedure.
Less than 10 members on RealSelf.com paid an average of $1,225, with 89% saying the procedure was worth it.
C. Carson Huynh, MD, DMD, FACS, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon stated on this RealSelf.com Q&A thread that the cost in their area was about $900 to $1,200.
The Daily Mail notes the surgery starts at $1,200 and only takes a half hour to perform.
Extra costs to consider
After the surgical procedure, your surgeon will more than likely prescribe an antibiotic to help cope with the pain. More often than not, this will cost about $10 to $50 total.
The procedure
Before the surgery even starts, the surgeon will first want to sit down and discuss your intent and exactly where you want your dimples. Using a pen, the area will be marked by measuring from one corner of the eye down to the cheek if you’re looking at a cheek dimple. Surgeons, according to the Daily Mail, will want to find that sweet spot to create a natural look. If the process is done correctly, then the surgery can simulate the naturally occurring process.
Under a local anesthesia, the surgeon will pass a suture through the inside of the cheek, or in the case, of the chin — the chin via the bottom lip, catching the undersurface of the skin once the area is numbed. At this time, the surgeon will take out a core of the muscle as well as the tissue beneath the skin. When this suture is tied, it creates a natural-looking dimple in the overlying skin. As long as done properly, it should not leave a scar and will take less than 45 minutes to perform in an outpatient center.
After the procedure, the surgeon will ask you to relax and avoid any food or drinks which may affect the sutured area. As mentioned, the specialist will often prescribe an antibiotic to help reduce the risk of a potential infection.
Following the procedure, some swelling and bruising may be noticeable, but it often subsides within seven to 10 days. Complete recovery can take up to 14 days and patients will be able to go home directly after the surgery.
Facts to consider
As with any cosmetic surgery, risks do exist, including the chance of an infection, being dissatisfied with the results and/or the dimples, over time, may fade naturally, requiring another surgery in the future. In most cases, the surgery is considered safe and can actually be reversible in some cases. DrAhaRonov.com states the procedure has minimal complications, aside from the typical swelling and bruising.
This Fox News article warns about the disasters with this procedure, noting as the skin ages, it will lose its elasticity, with no telling how it will look in the future as the face begins to droop. These dimples, even though they look great now, could look like a disaster in the future.
The procedure, most of the time, is permanent; however, in some cases, if the suture were to break and/or scar tissue were to form, the dimple could disappear or look shallower in appearance.
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