Fossetta Aesthetics
Dimple is defined as the congenital fossa located in the cheek near the edge. While the dimple, which is in the perception of beauty, is indistinct in normal posture, it becomes a deeper pit with smiles and laughter.
It is an effective procedure that can be performed in polyclinic conditions to capture a beautiful image on the cheeks.
Before the surgery
The medications used by the person, chronic diseases, smoking, cleaning habits of the mouth and teeth are evaluated. The person is drawn in front of the mirror and the dimple is drawn on the face.
Operation
The operation can be performed under local or sedative (semi-sleep) or general anesthesia. It is practiced with a 1 cm incision inside the mouth, it is a short and effective surgery which lasts about half an hour. Local anesthesia may be preferred. Thanks to the local anesthesia performed before surgery, no pain is felt in the early postoperative period. It is performed through the incision made in the area where the dimple will form right next to the edges of the lip in the cheek area, which corresponds to the projection point of the mouth. It closes with 1-2 stitches that can melt and do not need to be removed. There are no visible scars after dimple surgery.
Postoperative
The early period after surgery usually passes at ease. There may be minimal swelling in the cheek, but a dimple occurs immediately after surgery, but there may not be a clear picture why edema occurs in the first week.
You can be discharged the same day. The swelling will disappear in 3-4 days, the dimples will be visible. It will take 2-3 months to be fully finalized. Absorbable stitches will be used, which will be automatically absorbed after two weeks.
The person can go back to work the next day.
Paying attention to oral hygiene is the most important recommendation. He can gargle and brush his teeth. Soft foods should be consumed on the first day.
You shouldn’t smoke and chew for the first 1-2 days.
Things to know
This surgery can be applied to almost anyone. Especially with the cheek thinning process, more effective results are achieved. This surgery is a permanent procedure and an effective operation.
Although there is a small chance, salivary gland duct injuries or associated nerve injuries can occur, mainly because it is the path through which the salivary gland passes. They are usually temporary.
One of the most important benefits of having a dimple aesthetic is to remove the dimples whenever desired.

