Procedures

Dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty)

₩300,000from 599 reviews27 clinics
Creates a cheek dimple through a small intraoral incision, with selective fenestration of the buccinator muscle and dermomuscular plication so the skin tethers inward on smiling. No external scar is made.
2 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalLocal8 before/after photos
Rating
9.38/ 10
from 599 reviews
Satisfaction
93.0%
from 599 reviews
Median price
₩300,000
₩108,900–₩500,000 · ≈ US$211
Downtime
3–7days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
3days after

Calculated from 8 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded) · FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How much does Dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty) cost in Korea?

Median price ₩300,000 (≈ US$211). ₩108,900–₩500,000 Calculated from 8 single-procedure cases (bundles excluded)

How long is the downtime for Dimple creation surgery (dimpleplasty)?

3–7 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 3 days

The dimple is visible at rest during the early healing phase before becoming dynamic, and loss of the dimple or asymmetry are reported outcomes.
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Last updated 2026-08-06