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Dimple Creation
Dimple creation surgery in Lucknow, also called dimpleplasty, gives you the choice of where, how deep, and how prominent your cheek dimples appear. Dr. Amit Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, performs this cosmetic dimple creation as a short procedure inside the mouth, so there is no visible external scar. It is a small but rewarding facial enhancement when planned with care.
Dimple Creation — explained on video
Procedure explainers, surgeon Q&A, and patient stories — straight from Dr. Amit Agarwal.
About Dimple Creation
Natural dimples form where a small slip of cheek muscle attaches to the overlying skin, creating an inward pull when you smile. Cheek dimple surgery recreates this attachment surgically, so a dimple appears with animation. Patients can choose the position, depth, and shape, although we always advise placement that suits the natural smile lines and cheek contour rather than copying a celebrity image.
Good candidates are healthy adults with realistic expectations. The procedure does not require extensive cheek volume, and it can be performed at any reasonable age once facial growth is complete. We do ask you to consider the decision carefully because the dimple is initially visible at rest in the early healing phase, before settling to be most apparent during smiling.
Dimpleplasty is performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient procedure. A small incision is made inside the mouth on the inner cheek, and a precise stitch is placed to create a controlled adhesion between the cheek muscle and skin. The intra-oral incision is closed with absorbable sutures. The whole procedure takes around twenty to thirty minutes per side.
Recovery is straightforward. There is mild tenderness, a small visible indentation at rest for the first few weeks, and a soft-food diet is recommended for about a week. Antiseptic mouthwash is used after meals. Most patients return to office work within one to two days, although the dimple may look slightly deeper at rest until the early phase of healing settles.
Final result becomes apparent once the static indentation softens, usually over four to six weeks, leaving a dimple that appears mainly when you smile. Like any elective cosmetic dimple creation, the result is generally long-lasting, although tissue remodelling over years can sometimes soften the depth, in which case a touch-up is possible.
What to expect
- Discussion of dimple position, depth, and shape
- Marking with you before surgery while you smile
- Local anaesthesia, outpatient setting
- Intra-oral incision; no external scar
- Absorbable sutures inside the mouth
- Procedure time of 20 to 30 minutes per side
- Same-day discharge with written aftercare
Recovery
- Return to desk work in 1 to 2 days
- Soft or liquid diet for 5 to 7 days
- Antiseptic mouthwash after every meal
- Initial visible indentation at rest for 3 to 6 weeks
- Final dimple settles to appear with smiling at 4 to 6 weeks
- No external scarring at any stage
See the difference
Before & After — Dimple Creation
Drag the handle to compare. All photos are real patients shared with consent.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Will the dimple look natural after surgery?
When carefully positioned and sized, a created dimple looks natural and only becomes obvious when you smile. In the first few weeks an indentation can be visible at rest because the tissues are still healing. This static dent softens over four to six weeks, after which the dimple appears mainly with animation, much like a naturally occurring one.
Is dimple creation surgery safe?
Dimpleplasty is a low-risk, short procedure performed under local anaesthesia in a sterile setting. Uncommon risks include infection, asymmetry, an over-deep dimple, or, rarely, loss of the dimple over time. At Kayakriti we minimise these by careful planning, precise technique, and clear aftercare instructions including antiseptic mouth rinses.
How much does dimple surgery cost in Lucknow?
Dimple surgery cost in Lucknow depends on whether one or both cheeks are treated and the surgical setting used. Because the procedure itself is short and performed under local anaesthesia, costs are generally moderate. We share a clear written estimate after consultation rather than quoting a single price online for cosmetic dimple creation.
Can dimple creation be reversed?
Yes, in most cases a created dimple can be revised or softened by releasing the surgical adhesion. However, reversal is best avoided by careful planning at the outset. We discuss position, depth, and long-term satisfaction in detail before surgery, and we sometimes advise patients to defer the decision if they are uncertain.
How long do dimples last after dimpleplasty?
Most dimples remain visible long-term once the initial healing is complete. With years of facial expression and natural tissue remodelling, the depth can soften gradually. If a noticeable change occurs, a small revision can re-establish the original dimple. Stable weight and a healthy lifestyle help preserve the long-term result.
Real stories
Patients who trusted us with their dimple creation
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"Researched a dozen clinics before picking Kayakriti. The honesty about expectations is what won me over. The result speaks for itself."
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"I went in nervous and came out grateful. Painless, professional, and the recovery was much smoother than I expected."
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"The pre-op consult covered everything — risks, recovery, alternatives. No pressure to upgrade or decide on the spot. That kind of honesty is rare."
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"Travelled from Delhi for the procedure. The clinic team coordinated my stay, follow-ups via video call, and I never felt forgotten after surgery."
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"Six months on and the results still look natural. Friends notice I look refreshed but can't put their finger on why — that was the whole point."
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"They explained the procedure in plain Hindi for my mother and in English for me. Felt heard at every appointment, not rushed."
Names changed where requested. All stories shared with patient consent.
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