Dimple surgery in Seoul, Korea
Dimple surgery in Gangnam, Seoul at Marble Plastic Surgery: create natural-looking cheek dimples through a tiny incision inside the mouth.
Typical ranges for dimple surgery; your surgeon confirms the details at consultation.
What is dimple surgery?
Dimple surgery (dimpleplasty) creates a cheek dimple by connecting the skin to the deeper cheek muscle with a small internal suture, so that an indentation forms when you smile. At Marble Plastic Surgery in Gangnam, Seoul, it is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon under local anesthesia.
Natural dimples are caused by a small attachment between skin and muscle. The procedure recreates that attachment through an incision inside the mouth, leaving no external scar. Position is chosen with you while you smile in front of a mirror.
Who is dimple surgery for?
Suitability is decided at a 1:1 consultation with your surgeon.
- People who want cheek dimples when smiling
- A wish to restore a dimple that has faded
- Asymmetry between existing dimples
- Healthy cheeks without active skin or dental infection
How dimple surgery is performed at Marble
- Consultation and planning Your surgeon marks the dimple position with you while you smile, based on your cheek shape and smile line.
- Anesthesia and monitoring A board-certified anesthesiologist selects the anesthesia with your surgeon, administers it, and monitors you continuously throughout the procedure.
- Creating the dimple Through a tiny incision inside the cheek, a small amount of tissue is removed and a suture connects the skin to the muscle to form the indentation.
- Recovery and discharge You rest in a private recovery room under monitoring. Before you leave, the team explains wound care, medication and your follow-up schedule.
Recovery and aftercare
The dimple is visible at rest for the first weeks and gradually appears only when smiling. Mild swelling and tenderness settle within one to two weeks.
- Follow-up visits with the surgeon who performed your procedure
- Wound and scar checks at each visit
- Written aftercare instructions in English
- Remote follow-up after you return home
Surgeon-of-record policy
The board-certified specialist you consult with performs your surgery — no substitute surgeons.
Anesthesiologist on site
A board-certified anesthesiologist manages screening, anesthesia and recovery.
Real-time monitoring
A central system monitors every patient continuously during surgery and recovery.
Operating-room CCTV
Cameras in the operating room provide transparency and faster emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Are surgical dimples permanent?
They are intended to be long lasting. In some people the dimple softens over time.
Will the dimple show when I am not smiling?
It shows at rest for the first weeks while healing, then usually appears only with smiling.
Does dimple surgery leave a scar?
No external scar; the incision is inside the mouth.
Who will perform my procedure at Marble Plastic Surgery?
The surgeon you consult with performs your surgery. Marble follows a surgeon-of-record policy with no substitute surgeons, and a board-certified anesthesiologist is on site full-time to manage anesthesia and monitoring.
Can I arrange a consultation in English before traveling to Seoul?
Yes. International patients can start with an online consultation by sending photos and goals through WhatsApp or the contact form. The plan is then confirmed in person at the clinic in Gangnam.
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Plan your dimple surgery consultation
Send your photos and goals and a member of our team will reply with next steps. You can also use the consultation form at the bottom of this page.
- Clinic
- Marble Plastic Surgery (마블성형외과)
- Address
- 3F Juryuseong Bldg., 435 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00
Sat 10:00–16:00
Closed Sundays & public holidays - Languages
- English, Japanese, Chinese and Thai coordinators
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection and inflammation. Results, recovery time and satisfaction vary between individuals. Times shown are typical ranges and are confirmed for you at consultation. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.