Dimples are small, natural indentations on the skin that appear most often on the cheeks, chin, or lower back. Roughly 20–30% of the world's population has them, yet they come in several distinct forms — some extremely rare. Here is a complete guide to all the different types of dimples. TUKO.co.ke also interviewed a seasoned doctor and anatomist to gain expert insight into dimples.
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Dimples are natural indentations in the flesh. On the face, they are caused by a variation in the zygomaticus major muscle — the muscle that pulls the corners of the mouth upward when smiling.
When this muscle splits into two separate bundles, the skin above the split gets pulled inward, creating the characteristic dip. Dimples can appear on one cheek (unilateral) or both (bilateral). They also form on the chin, the lower back, and other body parts.
Cheek dimples are the most recognised and common type. They sit in the middle of the cheek and become visible when a person smiles.
A 2018 study on facial dimple landmarks found that 55.6% of people with dimples had them on both cheeks. Cheek dimples come in two main forms:
In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Dr.
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