Venus dimples: what they are and how to make them stand out
The Venus dimples are two symmetrical hollows present on the lower back just at the border with the beginning of the buttocks. To be more specific, the position of these two dimples is in correspondence with the sacroiliac joints, both in the female and in the male body. In the latter case, they are better known as Apollo dimples (for men).
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The dimples of Venus from a medical point of view
The dimples of Venus are a particular physical characteristic inherited from the parents and therefore genetic: this means that we are already born with the two dimples present on the back which, however, can vary in shape and size from one individual to another.
The dimples of Venus are different from the eyes of Venus which in reality are also dimples, but present in the cheek area on the sides of the mouth and appear above all when smiling.
Also known as Venus holes, Venus wings or Venusian dimples, these two hollows are medically considered to be lateral lumbar recesses.
In the area just above the buttocks there is also another small hollow called sacral dimple, we specify it because it is important not to confuse the two characteristics.
For women, the Venus dimples and the sacral dimple become part of the Michaelis lozenge, a rhomboid-shaped area located in the lumbar sacral area, which is studied during pelvimetry (measurement of the pelvis) to understand if the woman can carry out a birth without problems.
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Venus dimples: appearance and characteristics
Many legends credit the formation of Venus dimples to the physical fitness or type of sport practiced by the person presenting them. Nothing more wrong. Everything is already genetically determined: if dimples are present in one or both parents, it will be very easy for this characteristic to be transmitted to their children.
As we mentioned earlier, not all Venus dimples are the same: in some cases they can be more or less elongated, inclined, deeper or more superficial, until they are barely hinted at.
In overweight subjects the Venus dimples may be attenuated, but this is not always true: the two cavities may be barely visible even in individuals with an ideal weight.
How to get them or make them stand out?
What if you don't have them and you want them a lot? Is there any way to recreate them? Unfortunately, being a genetic factor, it is not possible to have Venus dimples except through complex surgical operations.
Considered a symbol of extreme beauty and sensuality, the fashion of having Venus dimples is going crazy, so much so that the demand for surgery to recreate them has increased in recent years. From a medical-surgical point of view, new liposculpture techniques have been studied, but surgery to have Venus dimples on the lower back can cost up to € 5,000.
It is much easier to make them stand out. For example, if you have just mentioned them, with specific exercises you can get to accentuate their depth and therefore make them much more visible. This type of exercise does not necessarily work for everyone, it is always good to listen to the opinion of an expert.
Finally, for important occasions or photo shoots, you can resort to make-up. A professional make-up artist will be able to draw Venus' dimples on the back through the use of specific products for the body such as earths and illuminants, with which he will recreate the optical effect of depth.
Disorders and anomalies related to the dimples of Venus
Venus dimples do not represent any disease, they are not pathological, they are simply one of the characteristics of the woman's body, acquired genetically.
Usually these two famous indentations do not present any kind of problem with regard to motility, but some women may complain of pain precisely in correspondence with the dimples. In reality, it is not the two cavities that cause the pain, but a whole series of diseases that involve the area. Here are some examples:
- Contractures, strains, strains, injuries or inflammation of the muscles located in the lumbosacral area.
- Disorders and pathologies of the joints and / or ligaments underlying or adjacent to the Venus dimples.
- Inflammation of the nerves located at the lumbar and sacral level.
- Spinal disorders or pathologies (for example: herniated disc; vertebral tumors; fractures of the vertebrae, scoliosis).
- Arthritis
- Disorders and pathologies of the kidneys and urinary tract (kidney stones, urinary tract infections)
- Disorders and pathologies of the female genital system.
In all these cases that we have listed, it is always good to contact your doctor to investigate the causes of the pain. The area is vast, so nothing can be ruled out, but it's not worth alarming either!
Curiosities and beliefs
The name Venus dimples derives from the fact that the same Goddess of Beauty possessed them, making them a real symbol of beauty and sensuality, much loved and appreciated by the opposite sex.
A widespread belief states that those with Venus dimples are endowed with good health. Therefore, the two indentations would indicate a healthy body.
In truth, there is no scientific evidence to prove this, those who have Venus dimples are not necessarily in better health than those who do not have them.
