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Published: 2025-11-13T16:02:51+03:00

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😊 A small detail. A big difference in your smile.

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Dimples. Those natural creases that light up a face when someone smiles. For many, they’re the kind of facial feature that adds charm, playfulness, and youthful energy. But not everyone is born with them and that’s exactly where dimple surgery (or dimpleplasty) comes in.

In recent years, people from all over the world have been choosing Turkey for this quick, low-risk cosmetic procedure. It’s affordable, efficient and performed by facial specialists who understand the art of natural beauty. Whether you’re after a cute cheek dimple or a symmetrical pair that appear when you smile, Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Istanbul offers a complete, customized journey to your Better You.

Why Choose Turkey for Dimple Surgery?

There’s a reason Istanbul has become a favorite destination for people looking to enhance their facial features. From nose reshaping to jaw contouring and now dimple creation, Turkey offers a blend of:

High surgical standards
Specialized cosmetic surgeons
Affordable package pricing
Minimal wait times
Full coordination for international patients

At Vanity, the experience goes beyond the procedure. You’ll have a dedicated care team that handles airport pick-up, hotel stay, language support, pre-op testing and follow-ups. All streamlined so you can focus on your results.

Dimple Surgery Cost in Turkey: What to Expect

This procedure is one of the most affordable facial enhancements in the cosmetic world, especially when done in Turkey.

💸 Average Dimpleplasty Cost at Vanity:

Surgery cost at Vanity starts from 1200€ (for one or both cheeks)

Compare that to:

Location	Avg. Price
UK	£3,000
USA	$4,000
EU	€3,500

What’s Included at Vanity Cosmetic Surgery Hospital?

When you book dimple surgery with us, you’re not just booking a 30-minute procedure, you’re booking a carefully coordinated journey.

Here’s what’s typically included:

✅ In-depth consultation with a facial aesthetic surgeon
✅ Outpatient surgery under general or local anesthesia
✅ 3–4 nights hotel accommodation (4-star or higher)
✅ Airport transfers + clinic transportation
✅ Translation and multilingual care staff
✅ Aftercare kit and post-op instructions
✅ Follow-up exam before flying home

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From Consultation to Confidence: Your Dimple Surgery Journey

One of the best things about dimple surgery? It’s simple, safe and quick but still completely personalized.

Here’s how your journey looks:

📸 Pre-Op Planning

Before your trip to Istanbul, we’ll request a few smiling and relaxed-face photos. This helps your surgeon:

Understand your natural smile
Plan the exact position of the dimples
Choose the most natural depth and size
Discuss different options (e.g. upper cheek, lower cheek, or lip dimples)

During your in-person consult, everything will be reconfirmed before the procedure begins.

💉 Surgery Day Details

Procedure Time: 20–30 minutes
Anesthesia: General or local
Method: A tiny incision is made inside the cheek. The surgeon creates a small stitch that tethers the inner cheek skin to the muscle, forming a dimple that appears when you smile.

📍 No external incisions. No visible scars.

You’ll walk out the same day, usually back at your hotel within an hour.

What’s Recovery Like?

Here’s what to expect:

Day	What’s Happening
Days 1–3	Swelling, tightness, mild bruising
Week 1–2	Dimples still visible even without smiling
Weeks 3–6	Dimples settle and only appear with expression (as they would naturally)

🧵 Dissolvable sutures are placed inside the cheek, no need for removal.
✈️ Most patients fly home by Day 2-3 post-procedure.

Types of Dimples You Can Choose

One of the things that makes dimple surgery so personalized is that you get to choose where your dimples go, how subtle or deep they are, and whether you want one or both sides treated.

Here are some of the most common requests we receive at Vanity:

🔹 Classic Cheek Dimples

These sit on the mid- to upper-cheek area, usually aligned with the outer edges of the lips when smiling. This is the most popular placement, ideal for softening the face and enhancing a joyful expression.

🔹 Lower Cheek Dimples

Placed slightly lower than traditional ones, these can create a more unique or dramatic look. They’re less common, but requested by patients looking for a distinct, model-like appearance.

🔹 Long Dimples

Rather than a small circular indentation, these dimples appear as a longer, vertical line along the cheek, more prominent in some South Asian or Middle Eastern facial types. These require a tailored approach and are discussed during your consultation.

🔹 Lip Dimples

Some patients request small dimples at the corners of the lips, especially if they want a playful or youthful look. This isn’t suitable for everyone and depends heavily on anatomy, but can be an option in some cases.

What About Eye Dimples?

So-called “eye smile lines” or creases near the corners of the eyes aren’t surgically created, but they can be softened or enhanced with non-surgical treatments like fillers or Botox. If this is part of your aesthetic goal, we’ll walk you through all available options.

Recovery Tips & Aftercare

Dimpleplasty has a very short recovery timeline, but a few small steps can help ensure everything heals perfectly.

Here’s what we recommend at Vanity:

✅ Right After Surgery

Cold compress (not ice) for 10–15 minutes every hour on the first day
Use your mouthwash 2–3x per day to keep the incision site clean
Stick to soft, lukewarm food for the first 24–48 hours

😬 Try to Avoid:

Heavy chewing (gum, steak, crunchy snacks) for a few days
Spicy or hot foods that may irritate the incision
Excessive laughing, grinning or exaggerated facial expressions for 5–7 days. Yes, even funny TikToks might have to wait!

💼 Can I go back to work?

Most patients are back to normal activity the very next day. No time off needed unless you feel like resting or have swelling you’d prefer to hide.

Makeup and skincare can resume by day 3, but be gentle near the cheek area.

Dimpleplasty FAQs (With a Turkey Twist)

We get a lot of questions from patients around the world. Here are the most common ones, answered honestly.

💬 What exactly is dimple surgery?

It’s a minor outpatient procedure that creates natural-looking dimples using a tiny internal stitch that pulls the skin inward when you smile.

💬 Is the surgery permanent?

Dimples created by surgery tend to be long-lasting, but they may soften slightly over time, especially as the stitch dissolves and the scar band matures.
For most people, the effect lasts many years and can mimic natural dimples extremely well.

💬 Does it leave scars?

No, the incision is made inside the cheek, so there are no visible scars on the outside. It’s one of the reasons the procedure is so popular.

💬 Can men get dimple surgery?

Absolutely. In fact, many men request subtle, single-sided dimples or more defined cheek creases that match their natural expressions. We tailor the look based on your facial structure and gender identity.

💬 How long do I need to stay in Turkey?

Not long at all, most patients stay 2 to 3 nights to allow time for consultation, surgery, and a quick follow-up.
You’re typically safe to fly home within 48 hours after your procedure.

💬 Will the dimples look natural?

Yes, that’s the whole goal. Our surgeons carefully place and size each dimple to match your smile pattern and face shape, so the final result doesn’t look “surgical” at all.
You’ll even see a preview during consultation using facial mapping and photo planning.