Dimpleplasty Turkey Cost 2026

Medically Reviewed by: Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist
Medical Review Date: August 18, 2026

Dimpleplasty in Turkey, also known as cheek dimple surgery or dimple creation surgery, is a cosmetic procedure designed to create a visible indentation in one or both cheeks.

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Unlike procedures that change facial volume or remove tissue from a large area, dimpleplasty focuses on a very small and specific point of the cheek. The position, depth and appearance of the dimple are planned according to the patient’s facial anatomy, smile and individual preferences.

For patients whose treatment journey is coordinated through Clinic Care Center, dimpleplasty is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul.

Clinic Care Center is a medical tourism provider that coordinates the treatment journey for international patients. Medical assessment, suitability for surgery, dimple position, surgical technique, anesthesia and all clinical decisions are made by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash for patients under his care.

You can also explore other face aesthetic procedures in Turkey.

The current indicative price ranges for cheek dimple surgery coordinated through Clinic Care Center are:

Procedure	Estimated 2026 Cost
Unilateral Dimpleplasty – One Cheek	$1,000–$1,500
Bilateral Dimpleplasty – Both Cheeks	$1,500–$2,200
Dimpleplasty Revision	$2,000–$3,000

These figures are indicative ranges rather than guaranteed prices for every patient.

The final quotation may vary according to:

Whether one or both cheeks are treated
Individual cheek anatomy
The planned surgical technique
Previous dimple surgery
Revision requirements
Anesthesia requirements
Hospital and treatment-related requirements
Preoperative assessment
Follow-up arrangements
Services included in the treatment plan

A personalized quotation is provided after the patient’s photographs, medical information and treatment request have been reviewed and the proposed treatment has been assessed.

Who Performs Dimpleplasty?

For patients coordinated through Clinic Care Center, dimpleplasty is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist in Istanbul.

Before deciding on surgery, Dr. Khash evaluates factors such as:

Cheek anatomy
Facial proportions
Smile dynamics
Natural facial asymmetry
Cheek thickness
Preferred dimple position
Previous facial procedures
Medical history
Current medications
Individual expectations

The final dimple position and surgical technique are determined following an individual assessment rather than according to one standard measurement for every patient.

Where Is Dimpleplasty Performed?

Dimpleplasty procedures performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash for patients coordinated through Clinic Care Center take place at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

The hospital and treating surgeon are responsible for the medical and surgical aspects of care. Clinic Care Center coordinates communication, appointments and travel-related arrangements for international patients.

What Is Dimpleplasty?

Dimpleplasty is an elective cosmetic surgical procedure used to create an indentation that resembles a natural cheek dimple.

Natural dimples are associated with variations in the relationship between the skin, connective tissues and underlying facial muscles. Their appearance often becomes more noticeable when a person smiles.

Surgical dimple creation aims to produce a controlled connection between the inner cheek tissues and the underside of the skin. This connection creates an inward pull at the selected point of the cheek.

Different surgical techniques have been described, which is why dimpleplasty should not be presented as one identical procedure for every patient.

How Is a Dimple Created?

Many dimpleplasty techniques use an intraoral approach, meaning surgical access is created from inside the mouth rather than through a visible incision on the external cheek.

Depending on the technique selected for the patient, the procedure may involve:

Marking the planned dimple position
Creating a small access point inside the cheek
Working with selected underlying cheek tissue
Creating a controlled attachment between deeper tissue and the underside of the skin
Using a suture or another surgical method to establish the indentation

The exact tissue layer, type of suture and method used can vary according to the surgical technique and individual anatomy.

For this reason, the final method should be explained by the treating surgeon after assessment.

How Is the Dimple Position Chosen?

Dimple placement is one of the most important parts of treatment planning because even a small change in position can affect how the dimple interacts with the patient’s smile.

The surgeon may consider:

The patient’s natural smile
Corner of the mouth
Cheek contour
Facial width
Cheek volume
Existing facial asymmetry
Patient preference

Various anatomical reference points for dimple placement have been described in medical literature. However, there is no single point that should automatically be used for every face.

The planned position should therefore be evaluated on the individual patient before surgery.

Can I Choose Where My Dimples Will Be?

Patient preference is an important part of aesthetic planning, but dimple position should not be selected from preference alone.

A requested location may be adjusted after the surgeon evaluates facial anatomy and smile movement.

Before surgery, the proposed position can be marked so that the patient and surgeon can discuss the expected location.

The final decision should balance the patient’s preferences with anatomical and surgical considerations.

One Dimple or Two?

Dimpleplasty may be performed on one cheek or both cheeks.

Unilateral Dimpleplasty

Unilateral dimpleplasty creates a dimple on one side of the face. Some patients choose a single dimple because they prefer the appearance of natural facial asymmetry.

Bilateral Dimpleplasty

Bilateral dimpleplasty creates a dimple on each cheek.

Creating two dimples does not mean both sides can be guaranteed to look exactly identical. Natural differences in facial anatomy, muscle movement and healing can affect the appearance of each side.

Can Both Dimples Be Perfectly Symmetrical?

Perfect symmetry cannot be guaranteed in facial surgery.

Even before treatment, the two sides of the human face normally differ slightly in:

Cheek volume
Muscle movement
Smile pattern
Skin thickness
Facial structure

Postoperative swelling can also temporarily make one dimple appear deeper or positioned differently from the other.

The aim is balanced placement appropriate to the patient’s face rather than mathematically identical facial features.

Will the Dimple Be Visible When I Am Not Smiling?

This is an important point to understand before dimpleplasty.

During the early healing period, a newly created dimple may be clearly visible even when the face is relaxed.

This can occur because the newly created tissue connection is relatively tight before swelling decreases and healing progresses.

Over time, the appearance may soften and become more associated with facial movement and smiling.

However, there is no universal timetable, and the final behavior of the dimple varies between patients and surgical techniques.

The Early “Static Dimple” Phase

The term static dimple is sometimes used to describe the period when a newly created dimple remains visible at rest.

This early appearance should not automatically be interpreted as the final result.

During healing:

Swelling decreases
The internal tissues begin to settle
The surgical attachment matures
The appearance and depth of the dimple may change

Rather than promising that every static dimple will become fully dynamic after a fixed number of weeks, patients should have the healing process assessed individually.

Does Dimpleplasty Leave a Visible Scar?

Many cheek dimple creation techniques are performed through an incision inside the mouth. When an entirely intraoral technique is used, there may be no external surgical incision directly over the cheek.

However, the procedure should not be advertised as “completely scarless.”

Surgery produces internal healing and scar tissue, and the formation of an internal tissue attachment may contribute to the created dimple.

The surgeon should explain the planned incision and technique before surgery.

What Type of Anesthesia Is Used for Dimpleplasty?

Dimpleplasty can often be performed under local anesthesia in appropriately selected patients.

However, the anesthesia plan is determined according to the patient, treatment plan, medical history and surgical requirements.

The final decision regarding anesthesia is made by the treating medical team.

What Happens Before Dimple Surgery?

Before treatment, patients should provide accurate information about their health and previous procedures.

The assessment may include:

Medical history
Previous operations
Previous facial treatments
Current medications
Allergies
Smoking or nicotine use
Oral health
Previous problems with wound healing
Treatment expectations

The planned dimple location can also be discussed and marked before the procedure.

Recovery After Dimpleplasty

Recovery after dimple creation surgery differs from larger facial operations because the surgical area is relatively small and is commonly approached from inside the mouth.

During early recovery, patients may experience:

Cheek swelling
Tenderness
Mild bruising
A sensation of tightness
A deeper-than-expected initial dimple
Dimple visibility while the face is relaxed
Temporary asymmetry

The severity and duration of these effects vary between patients.

Patients should follow the postoperative instructions provided by Dr. Khash rather than relying on fixed recovery timelines found online.

Eating After Dimpleplasty

Because surgical access may be through the inside of the mouth, food can irritate the treatment area during early healing.

Temporary dietary modifications may therefore be recommended.

The treating surgeon may provide instructions regarding:

Food consistency
Very hot foods or drinks
Spicy foods
Chewing
Cleaning the mouth after eating

The exact diet and duration should follow the patient’s individual postoperative instructions.

Oral Hygiene After Dimple Surgery

Oral hygiene is particularly relevant because the inside of the mouth naturally contains bacteria.

Postoperative instructions may address:

Tooth brushing
Cleaning around the incision area
Mouth rinsing
Food after surgery
Signs of infection

Patients should only use medication, antiseptic mouthwash or other products according to the treating physician’s instructions.

When Does the Dimple Start to Look More Natural?

The appearance changes as swelling decreases and internal tissues heal.

Immediately after surgery, the dimple can look deeper and more fixed than expected.

With healing, it may gradually soften.

There is no exact day on which every patient’s dimple becomes “natural,” because the process depends on:

Surgical technique
Tissue characteristics
Dimple depth
Swelling
Scar formation
Individual healing

Final assessment should therefore be made after an appropriate healing period rather than during the earliest postoperative stage.

Is Dimpleplasty Permanent?

Dimpleplasty is intended to create a long-lasting change, but the result should not be guaranteed as permanent for every patient.

Clinical studies of dimple creation surgery have reported that some surgically created dimples can become less visible or disappear.

Possible reasons may include:

Loss of the tissue attachment
Suture-related changes
Individual healing
Scar formation
Tissue characteristics

For this reason, patients should understand both the possibility of a lasting result and the possibility that revision treatment could eventually be considered.

Can a Dimple Become Too Deep?

New dimples can look pronounced during early healing, but some patients may continue to feel that the indentation is deeper than desired after recovery.

Concerns may involve:

Excessive depth
Dimple visibility at rest
Position
Size
Asymmetry

Persistent concerns should be evaluated by the treating surgeon before any revision is considered.

Can Dimpleplasty Be Reversed?

Dimpleplasty should not be described as fully or easily reversible in every situation.

Depending on the technique and stage of healing, revision surgery may sometimes reduce or change the appearance of a created dimple.

However, internal scar tissue may remain, and returning the cheek to exactly its preoperative appearance cannot be guaranteed.

This is one reason patients should consider the decision carefully before undergoing surgery.

Dimpleplasty Revision

Revision dimpleplasty may be considered when a previous procedure has resulted in a concern such as:

Loss of the dimple
Marked asymmetry
Undesired position
Excessive depth
Persistent visibility at rest
Unsatisfactory appearance

Revision does not simply repeat the first operation. Previous scar tissue and tissue changes may influence the surgical plan.

The surgeon should assess the existing dimple and allow appropriate healing before deciding whether another procedure is suitable.

Risks and Possible Complications

Dimpleplasty is a surgical procedure and therefore has potential risks even though the treatment area is relatively small.

Possible complications may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Swelling
Pain or tenderness
Asymmetry
Loss or fading of the created dimple
Excessive dimple depth
Persistent indentation at rest
Suture-related problems
Foreign-body reaction
Unfavorable internal scar formation
Injury to nearby structures
Nerve-related complications
Unsatisfactory aesthetic outcome
Need for revision treatment

Published clinical literature has reported complications including infection and fading or disappearance of surgically created dimples.

The relevance and likelihood of individual risks should be discussed with the treating surgeon before informed consent.

Who May Be Suitable for Dimpleplasty?

Suitability is determined individually rather than according to age or facial shape alone.

The assessment may consider:

General health
Cheek anatomy
Oral health
Previous facial surgery
Previous dimpleplasty
Smoking or nicotine use
Medication
Healing history
Treatment goals
Realistic expectations

Patients should understand that the exact depth, symmetry and movement of a surgically created dimple cannot be guaranteed before healing has taken place.

Dimpleplasty vs Buccal Fat Removal

Dimpleplasty and buccal fat removal are sometimes discussed together because both involve the cheek, but they have completely different objectives.

Dimpleplasty creates a localized indentation in a selected area of the cheek.

Buccal fat removal (bichectomy) involves removing selected buccal fat tissue to alter cheek volume and contour.

Dimpleplasty does not remove cheek fat, and buccal fat removal does not create a surgical dimple.

Whether either procedure is appropriate requires individual assessment.

Can Dimpleplasty Be Combined With Bichectomy?

Selected patients may ask about having both procedures, but they should not automatically be combined simply because they involve the same general area of the face.

Changes in cheek volume can influence overall facial proportions and potentially affect the appearance of a dimple.

If both procedures are being considered, the surgeon should evaluate the treatment goals together before deciding whether combined treatment is appropriate.

Travelling to Istanbul for Dimpleplasty

International patients considering dimple surgery in Istanbul should understand the treatment plan before travelling.

Important points to confirm include:

The treating surgeon
The hospital or healthcare facility
Whether one or both cheeks will be treated
The proposed technique
Anesthesia
The estimated treatment cost
What is included in the quotation
Postoperative instructions
Follow-up arrangements
Who to contact if a problem occurs after returning home

Clinic Care Center assists international patients with coordinating these arrangements before and during their treatment journey.

How Clinic Care Center Supports International Patients

Clinic Care Center is a medical tourism provider and coordinates the treatment journey rather than performing the surgical procedure itself.

For international patients considering dimpleplasty, coordination services may include:

Arranging consultation with Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash
Communication with the treating surgeon
Hospital appointment coordination
Treatment quotation coordination
Pre-treatment information
Accommodation arrangements where applicable
Airport and local transfer arrangements where applicable
Post-treatment communication and coordination

Clinic Care Center does not make medical diagnoses, determine suitability for surgery or perform dimpleplasty. Medical assessment, treatment recommendations, surgical technique, anesthesia, prescriptions and the surgical procedure remain the responsibility of Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash and the treating healthcare facility.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dimpleplasty

Who performs dimpleplasty for Clinic Care Center patients?

For patients whose treatment journey is coordinated through Clinic Care Center, dimpleplasty is performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.

Where is dimpleplasty performed?

Procedures performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash for Clinic Care Center patients take place at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital in Istanbul.

How much does dimpleplasty cost in Turkey in 2026?

The current indicative range is approximately $1,000–$1,500 for unilateral dimpleplasty and $1,500–$2,200 for bilateral dimpleplasty. Final pricing depends on the individual treatment plan and services required.

Can I have only one dimple?

Yes. Dimpleplasty can be performed on one cheek or both cheeks depending on the patient’s preference, anatomy and surgical assessment.

Will my dimple be visible when I am not smiling?

It may be visible at rest during early healing. The appearance can soften as swelling decreases and tissues heal, but the final dynamic appearance varies between patients.

Does dimpleplasty leave a scar on my face?

Many techniques use surgical access from inside the mouth and therefore do not require an external incision directly on the cheek. However, internal surgical healing and scar tissue still occur.

Is dimpleplasty permanent?

Dimpleplasty is intended to produce a long-lasting change, but permanence cannot be guaranteed. Clinical studies have reported cases where the created dimple becomes less visible or disappears.

Can dimpleplasty be reversed?

Revision surgery may sometimes reduce or modify a created dimple, but complete restoration of the exact preoperative appearance cannot be guaranteed.

Can both dimples look exactly the same?

Perfect symmetry cannot be guaranteed because the two sides of the face naturally differ and may heal differently.

Can dimpleplasty be combined with buccal fat removal?

Selected patients may be assessed for both procedures, but they have different objectives and should only be combined when considered appropriate after individual surgical assessment.

Request Information About Dimpleplasty in Turkey

If you are considering dimpleplasty in Turkey, Clinic Care Center can coordinate a consultation with Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash and provide information about treatment arrangements at ISTUN Beylikduzu Kolan Hospital.

Photographs may help with an initial discussion for international patients, but photographs alone do not establish final suitability, dimple position or surgical technique.

The final treatment recommendation is made by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash following an individual medical assessment.

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Medical Disclaimer

This page is provided for general informational and educational purposes and does not replace an individual consultation, diagnosis or medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

Suitability for dimpleplasty, dimple position, anesthesia, surgical technique, potential benefits, risks, recovery and expected outcomes vary between patients. Final medical decisions are made by the treating surgeon following individual clinical assessment.