Cheek piercing is facial body piercing through the cheek. The most common variation of the cheek piercing penetrates the facial tissue into the oral cavity. The usual placement is symmetrical on either side of the face, either penetrating or imitating dimples. The piercing can cause the wearer slight nerve damage resulting in "man-made dimples". Another way to go is getting Microdermals placed where you want the dimple to be placed. Some people prefer this method because full on cheek piercings have the tendency to leak or secrete lymph fluid. Which has a saliva like texture and can smell. Lymph fluid contains dead white blood cells that fight infection. Though microdermals do have a slightly larger chance to leave a scar than a piercing, but it will heal eventually and be almost unnoticable. The rate of infection is also lower and more comfy in the long run, also since it does not penetrate the cheek completely, there is no chance of tooth or gum damage. Microdermals are like a 'one hole' piercing, where the 'foot' of the jewelry sits below the skin and the decorative jewel or flat disc is above the skin.