Cosmetic dimple surgery costs $1,418 on average, though the price can range up to $2,799, according to 59 reviews from RealSelf members.
Read on to find out why the cost of this cosmetic procedure can vary so much and whether actual patients think their new dimples are worth the money.
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Dimple surgery has an 81% Worth It Rating from the RealSelf community, but that’s based on just 81% recent reviews.
Among those who say it was “Worth It,” many say the surgery was quick and painless, and that they now get frequent compliments on their smile.
Those who say it’s “Not Worth It” were distressed by results that looked unnatural, like indentations even when they’re not smiling or a visible scar.
Only you will be able to decide whether or not having new, permanent dimples is worth the cost. We recommend booking an initial consultation with a skilled, well-reviewed surgeon who can assess whether or not you're a good candidate and what kind of results you can expect.
Several factors that can affect the price of this form of cosmetic surgery, but these are the biggest ones:
Patients in major cities like New York can expect steeper rates on this procedure due to higher costs of living, though they may also be able to find competitive pricing from providers who don't practice in the most upscale neighborhoods.
That's not to say that patients in smaller towns will readily find affordable dimple surgery. This trendy procedure may not be offered by many surgeons in your area, which could cause the price to be higher than expected.
If cost is a major concern and you're willing to go outside your local area, it can be worth it to get price quotes from providers in a few different parts of town (or nearby cities). Just don't base your choice of provider on price alone.
Dimple creation surgery is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure, performed under local anesthesia via a small incision on the inside of the cheek.
However, it's still a surgical procedure. Ideally, it should be performed by a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon with a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetics, to ensure the best outcome.
A board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience and a thriving facial plastic surgery practice will likely charge more for their time than one who's starting their career and trying to attract new patients.
Past cosmetic treatments like cheek augmentation, face lifts, thread lifts, and dermal fillers can make the procedure more difficult, especially if they're working around existing scar tissue.
Another factor: whether you're getting just one chin or cheek dimple or dimples on either side of your face. It may also cost less to make the indentation of natural dimples more prominent than it would to create entirely new dimples.
In short, the more time your procedure takes, the more your procedure will cost.
Financing companies like CareCredit can help make the procedure more affordable.
Just consider how that may play into your overall budget: While it's easier to pay for a plastic surgery procedure this way, financing will end up being pricier as you'll be responsible for both the principal amount and the interest, the rates of which could be quite high.
There's also a chance you'll see deals on dimple creation procedures on coupon sites, but we'd advise you to be wary of these offers.
Not all providers who post discounts on these types of sites are reputable, and there's an increased risk of side effects when booking cosmetic surgery from unskilled providers. In the case of dimpleplasty, potential risks include infections and visible scarring.