What treatment aims to address
Dimple creation surgery is planned around cheek anatomy, facial movement, symmetry, and the desired dimple position for a subtle, individualized result.
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Face treatment
Dimplasty
Dimple creation surgery is planned around cheek anatomy, facial movement, symmetry, and the desired dimple position for a subtle, individualized result.
Promotional Rate₱30,000–₱40,000Promotional Rate for cash and online bank transfer payment only. Regular Rate and applicable charges may be applied to other payment method.
What to Expect Before You Decide
What to keep in mind
The outcome depends on your anatomy, health and healing. Discuss the expected change, limitations, alternatives and the option of no treatment with Dr. Bien before deciding.
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Follow-up and Return-to-Work Planning
These are usual clinic estimates, not guaranteed recovery deadlines. Your procedure-specific instructions, healing and individual clearance take priority.
Follow-up visits
For most procedures, the usual first follow-up is around 7 days. Confirm your individual appointment before leaving the clinic.
Follow-ups are included. Further visits are arranged according to your recovery.
Stitch removal
Stitches are usually removed around day 7 when applicable. Follow the date given by your surgeon.
Desk work
The usual estimate is around 2–3 days, depending on your procedure, comfort, work duties and your surgeon’s advice.
Physical work
The usual estimate is around 2–4 weeks. Confirm clearance for the lifting, bending and exertion involved in your job.
Exercise, driving and flights
Confirm these separately with your surgeon. Being ready for desk work does not mean you are cleared for exercise, driving or travel.
Companion
A companion is required for a sedated procedure. Arrange this before your treatment date.
Plan your treatment
Pricing & inclusions
Promotional Rate₱30,000–₱40,000
Promotional Rate for cash and online bank transfer payment only. Regular Rate and applicable charges may be applied to other payment method.
Package inclusions
Follow-up visits are included. Your visit schedule is confirmed as part of your individual care plan.
Confirm the package inclusions with Dr. Bien Po during your in-person assessment.
Possible additional costs
Confirm whether your selected plan requires any additional fees before deciding on treatment.
Final pricing and the treatment plan are confirmed after an in-person assessment.
What Is Dimplasty?
Dimplasty, also called dimple creation surgery or dimpleplasty, is a minor facial procedure that creates a controlled attachment between the inner cheek and the overlying skin. The intended effect is a dimple that becomes visible with smiling and may remain subtly visible at rest during early healing.
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Single Dimple — ₱30,000
One cheek is treated after confirming the preferred location and expected relationship to the smile.
Paired Dimples — ₱40,000
Both cheeks are planned together while accounting for normal facial asymmetry.
Who May Be a Candidate?
Dimple creation may be considered by healthy adults who understand that dimple position, depth, symmetry, and persistence cannot be guaranteed. An in-person examination is required to assess cheek thickness, smile movement, oral health, facial asymmetry, scarring history, and whether the requested placement is anatomically appropriate.
Recovery, Limitations, and Risks
The dimple may look deeper or remain visible at rest during early healing. It usually becomes more dynamic as swelling settles, although healing varies. Normal asymmetry may remain, and the final depth cannot be predicted precisely.
Risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, pain, oral wound problems, asymmetry, an overly deep or shallow dimple, persistence at rest, loss of the dimple, scarring, numbness, injury to nearby structures, and possible revision.
Dimplasty creates a permanent internal tissue attachment. Placement and candidacy cannot be determined safely from a photo alone; an in-person assessment is required.
Medically Reviewed By Bien Po, M.D.
Last Reviewed: July 26, 2026
Last Reviewed: July 26, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
Dimplasty FAQs
Will the dimple show at rest?
It may be visible at rest during early healing. It commonly softens and becomes more noticeable with smiling, but the final behavior varies.
Can both cheeks be treated?
Yes, when appropriate. Natural facial asymmetry is considered during planning, and perfectly identical dimples cannot be guaranteed.
Is there an external scar?
The planned incision is inside the mouth, so there is no planned external skin incision. Internal scar behavior still affects the result.
Can the dimple disappear?
Loss or weakening of the dimple is possible and is one of the limitations discussed before surgery.
When can I return to normal activity?
Many patients resume light daily activity quickly, but swelling, oral care, dietary restrictions, and follow-up instructions should be considered.
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