What "Specialty" Means in This Practice
This category exists for procedures that don't fit neatly under face, nose, or hair — smaller-scale, highly individual requests that still deserve the same level of planning as a larger surgery. Dimpleplasty and scar revision are the two most requested procedures in this group, and both share something in common: the result is judged on subtlety. A dimple that looks surgically placed, or a scar revision that trades one visible mark for another, misses the point of why someone sought the procedure out in the first place.
Dimpleplasty
Dimpleplasty creates a cheek dimple through a small, precise internal incision made from inside the mouth, so there's no external scar. A suture is placed to create a subtle adhesion between the skin and the underlying cheek muscle, producing a natural indentation when smiling. It's done under local anesthesia in-office, and because the effect depends on muscle movement, results are typically assessed with the patient animating — smiling, talking — during the consultation itself, not just at rest. Depth and placement are discussed individually; a dimple that looks right on one face can look exaggerated on another, which is why this isn't offered as a one-size-fits-all template.
Scar Revision
Scar revision covers a wide range of starting points — prior surgical scars, injury scars, acne scarring, and scars from procedures done elsewhere, including hair transplant scars from an older strip (FUT) technique. The approach depends entirely on what's producing the visible scar: a wide or raised scar may respond to surgical excision and re-closure, while a scar that's primarily a color or texture issue may be better addressed with laser treatment or microneedling instead of another incision. For patients revising a previous hair transplant scar specifically, see hair transplant scar revision.
Scar tissue is often more complex to work with than it looks from the outside — the surrounding anatomy may have shifted during healing, and a revision has to account for that rather than simply re-cutting the same line. Not every scar is a good candidate for surgical revision, and that's part of the honest assessment given during consultation rather than after a procedure is booked.
Other Specialty Procedures
The Other category covers additional individualized requests that come up less frequently but still warrant the same case-by-case evaluation as the procedures above. If you don't see what you're looking for named explicitly on this site, a consultation is still the right starting point — many of these requests are variations on a small number of underlying techniques.
Why These Procedures Still Deserve a Board-Certified Surgeon
It's tempting to think of a smaller procedure as lower-stakes, but precision matters just as much here as it does in a larger surgery. Dr. Doshi is board-certified and personally performs every consultation, procedure, and follow-up for the cases in this category — there's no handoff to a physician assistant for suture removal or post-procedure check-ins. For context on how cases are evaluated more broadly, see Dr. Doshi's surgical philosophy and how to select a plastic surgeon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is dimpleplasty permanent?
The internal suture that creates the dimple is designed to be long-lasting, though as with any soft-tissue procedure, subtle changes over time are possible. This is discussed individually during consultation.
Does dimpleplasty leave a visible scar?
No external incision is used — the procedure is performed through a small incision inside the mouth.
Can any scar be surgically revised?
Not every scar is a good candidate for surgical revision. The right approach depends on the scar's cause, age, and the surrounding tissue, and is assessed case by case during consultation.
Do you treat scars from procedures done at another practice?
Yes, including scars from prior hair transplants (strip/FUT technique), prior surgery, or injury.
Is anesthesia required for these procedures?
It depends on the procedure. Dimpleplasty is typically done under local anesthesia in-office; scar revision approach and anesthesia needs vary by case.
How do I find out if I'm a candidate?
Start with a consultation, where the specific scar, dimple goal, or request is assessed in person or via video consultation.