just curious if getting dimpleplasty highly depends on weight gain/loss in the face. should I get it when I’m more fit and when my face is slimmer? Ot is it okay to get it done when my face is “fuller” because I’ve gained some pounds and for some people you can gain weight in the face. thoughts??
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Answer: Considerations for Timing Dimpleplasty: The Impact of Facial Weight Changes on Surgical Outcomes
This is a challenging situation. The skin is scared to the underlying facial musculature. Fat transfer is a great option but should be performed with subcision for optimal results. Subcision could be performed by using a small cannula beneath the skin to release the skin from the underlying...
Yes, you are correct about having an indentation when you're not smiling - while you recover from your surgery. I would recommend avoiding any filler product to the area while it is healing. The dimpleplasty procedure relies on a scar forming between the undersurface of your skin and the muscle...
Thanks for your question.
If you desire deep dimple on natural dimple location, this can be done. By suturing muscle to dermal structure, dimple can be accentuated. I suggest not to change the location of new dimple.
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Dr.Choi