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1Department of Plastic Surgery, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
A simple suturing technique effectively creates facial dimples with high patient satisfaction. This safe and reproducible method addresses the growing demand for aesthetic dimple creation surgery.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Facial Aesthetics
Background:
- Increasing demand for aesthetic facial dimple creation.
- Limited existing literature on dimple creation surgical techniques.
- Varied outcomes and drawbacks associated with current methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a specific suturing technique for facial dimple creation.
- To assess patient satisfaction with surgically created dimples.
- To provide a reliable and reproducible method for dimple creation.
Main Methods:
- A case series involving 23 female subjects undergoing facial dimple creation.
- The procedure utilized a suturing technique for both unilateral and bilateral dimples.
- Follow-up assessed outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Main Results:
- The suturing technique demonstrated a high success rate with overall patient satisfaction.
- Minor complications included swelling and hematoma in four cases.
- Infection was reported in two cases, indicating a low complication rate.
Conclusions:
- The suturing technique is a safe and reliable method for creating facial dimples.
- Its ease of reproduction makes it a practical option for surgeons.
- This technique offers a satisfactory solution for patients seeking aesthetic dimples.
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