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A new simple technique for making facial dimples.

Shiwei Bao¹, Chuande Zhou, Senkai Li

¹Department of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China. baoshiwei@163.com

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Area of Science:

Aesthetic Surgery
Facial Plastic Surgery
Dermatological Procedures

Background:

Dimple creation is a popular cosmetic desire in East Asia, particularly China.
Existing methods may involve longer recovery times or more invasive techniques.
There is a demand for minimally invasive dimple creation with rapid recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a new, simple surgical technique for dimple creation.
To assess patient satisfaction and outcomes of the novel procedure.
To determine the safety and efficacy of the described method.

Main Methods:

A novel technique using a syringe needle and monofilament nylon suture was employed.
The suture creates a sling between the dermis and facial muscles (buccinator).
The procedure was performed on 36 women, creating 56 dimples.

Main Results:

All patients reported satisfaction with the created dimples.
No instances of hematoma or infection were observed.
Patients experienced mild postoperative swelling and could return to activities within 2 days.

Conclusions:

The described technique is simple, easily reproducible, and effective for dimple creation.
The method allows for adjustable dimple appearance by modifying suture tension.
Minimal invasiveness and rapid recovery make it an attractive option for aesthetic enhancement.