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The Anatomy and Surgical Technique For Cheek Dimpleplasty

Cheek dimples are considered by some to be an attractive facial feature. Why there are appealing is not precisely known but, since they appear largely on smiling, one can assume that they cast an impression of happiness. For others they may merely be ‘cute’ or a sign of facial distinction much like a well placed Read More…

Plastic Surgery’s Did You Know? The Anatomy of Cheek Dimples

Cheek dimples have been proven by anatomic studies to be the result of an underlying muscle defect or unique type of muscular anatomy. They occur because of a split or defect in the zygomaticus muscle which runs from the underside of the cheek bone down into the upper lip. While appearing as a slight indentation Read More…

The Surgical Creation of Cheek Dimples

  Cheek dimples are visible indentations of the skin that usually become apparent when one smile’s. They may be present in some people when their face is expressionless but most occur with facial movement. Cheek dimples are usually inherited and are a dominant genetic trait. What purpose they serve is unknown and the value of Read More…

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