Dimple Creation Surgery (Dimpleplasty) in Bangalore

Medically reviewed by Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MCh (Plastic Surgery)

Dimple creation (dimpleplasty) is a short procedure that creates a natural-looking cheek dimple. It works through a small cut inside the mouth, so there is no scar on the skin. At Contura Clinic, Bangalore, Dr Sreekar Harinatha performs it in about 20–30 minutes under local anaesthesia, and you go home straight away. It costs ₹30,000 for one side or ₹35,000 for both, plus taxes.

Dimple creation at a glance

Anaesthesia	Local anaesthesia
Procedure time	About 20–30 minutes
Hospital stay	Day care. Go home straight after
Scar	None on the face. The cut is inside the cheek
Stitches	Dissolving. No removal needed
Back to normal	The next day
Follow-up	Usually none needed
Cost	₹30,000 (one side), ₹35,000 (both sides) plus taxes

How does a natural dimple form?

A natural dimple forms where there is a small gap or tether in the cheek muscle. When you smile, the skin over that point is pulled inwards. Dimpleplasty recreates this tether.

How is a dimple created?

You and the surgeon mark the exact spot for the dimple while you smile.
The inside of the cheek is numbed with local anaesthesia.
A small cut is made inside the mouth, opposite the mark.
A dissolving stitch links the underside of the skin to the cheek muscle.
As the stitch dissolves, a small band of scar tissue forms and holds the dimple in place.

What to expect after dimple surgery

First days: the dimple shows even when your face is at rest. This is normal.
Mild bruising and swelling settle within a few days.
Next day: you can go back to normal activities.
After several days: the dimple appears only when you smile or move your face, like a natural dimple.

Eat soft food for 2–3 days, and rinse your mouth after meals until the cut inside your cheek has healed.

Are surgical dimples permanent?

Yes, usually. The scar tissue that forms inside the cheek keeps the dimple after the stitch dissolves. The procedure can be reversed if needed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dimple creation cost in Bangalore?

At Contura Clinic, dimple creation costs ₹30,000 for one side and ₹35,000 for both sides, plus taxes.

Does dimple surgery leave a scar?

No visible scar. The small cut is made inside the mouth and closed with dissolving stitches.

Is dimple creation painful?

The area is numbed with local anaesthesia, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. Afterwards there may be mild soreness, bruising and swelling for a few days.

Can I create a dimple on my back?

Yes. Back dimples can also be created, alone or alongside body contouring such as liposuction.

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About the doctor

Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery, CMC Vellore), DNB (Plastic Surgery). Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 68989. Plastic and cosmetic surgeon at Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar. Best Paper Award at the IMCAS conference, Taipei, 2016, for his gynecomastia technique. Author of The Male Breast and over 40 papers in indexed journals. Member of IAAPS, IMA and the European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery.

This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person. Every procedure carries risks, which your surgeon will explain at your consultation.