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Improved surgical access for facial dimple creation.

Mohan Thomas1, Harikumar Menon, James D'Silva

  • 1Cosmetic Surgery Institute, Mumbai, India, and the Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, India. cosmodoc1@yahoo.co.in

Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|December 7, 2010
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a novel open surgical technique for creating facial dimples. This method offers a safe and effective alternative to existing procedures, minimizing potential side effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Facial Anatomy

Background:

  • Traditional methods for creating facial dimples, such as blind coring or transcutaneous sutures, carry risks of adverse effects.
  • A need exists for safer, more anatomically accurate dimple creation techniques.

Observation:

  • The authors detail an open surgical approach to facial dimple creation.
  • This technique is designed to mimic the natural anatomical structures responsible for dimples.

Findings:

  • The described open technique provides a safe and effective method for surgical dimple creation.
  • It offers an alternative to blind coring and transcutaneous sutures, reducing associated complications.

Implications:

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  • This technique may improve patient outcomes in cosmetic facial surgery.
  • It offers a reproducible and anatomically sound approach to dimple creation.