Dimpleplasty: A Detailed Elucidation-A Narrative Review

This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of dimpleplasty, a cosmetic surgical procedure to create artificial facial dimples. The review aims to synthesize current knowledge on techniques, outcomes, and considerations associated with this increasingly popular aesthetic intervention.

We trace the evolution of dimpleplasty from its early development to its current status in cosmetic surgery. This section highlights key milestones in the procedure's history and its growing acceptance in the field of aesthetic medicine.

The review presents a classification of dimpleplasty techniques, categorizing them based on invasiveness, method of dimple creation, and approach. This classification system provides a framework for understanding the various surgical options available.

We detail the most common dimpleplasty procedures, including the punch excision method, suture technique, and minimally invasive approaches. Each technique is described in terms of its methodology, advantages, potential complications, and reported outcomes. The anatomical basis for natural dimple formation and how these surgical techniques aim to replicate it are also discussed.

The review concludes by summarizing the current state of dimpleplasty, including its efficacy, patient satisfaction rates, and areas requiring further research. We address the psychological and social aspects of the procedure, as well as ethical considerations. Finally, we identify gaps in the existing literature and suggest directions for future studies to advance our understanding of this cosmetic intervention.