Question: Is it that when a person having dimples is lack of something in the body

Jacinta Nzilani answered on 8 Jul 2025: last edited 8 Jul 2025 9:26 am

Dimples: The “Genetic Blessing” 🦋
So, dimples; those cute little dents that make your smile look like it belongs on a magazine cover are actually genetic defects! Yep, you heard me right. But don’t freak out, they’re mostly harmless, and some might even call them blessings in disguise. 🙌

The Secret Behind Dimples: Zygomaticus Major 😎
Dimples are caused by a tiny muscle called the zygomaticus major. Sounds fancy, right? This muscle is what helps you smile, lifting the corners of your mouth. Normally, it runs from your cheekbones (the zygomatic bone, to be exact) down to the corners of your mouth. Simple, right?

Now, in people with dimples, the muscle splits into two parts (aka bifid zygomaticus major ,say that five times fast!). One part attaches to the corner of the mouth, and the other hangs out just below it, pulling on the skin when you smile. That’s what creates that cute little dent in your cheek! 😁

But don’t get excited too fast ,dimples are not visible when you’re not smiling. You gotta show those teeth for the magic to happen. And sometimes, as you age, your dimples can get even more obvious! 😏

Fat or Genes? 🤔
Now, here’s the twist ,sometimes, those “dimples” aren’t even real! They could be caused by extra fat on your face. This type of dimple disappears when you burn off that fat (so hit the gym if you wanna get rid of them 😉). But let’s be real fat dimples are NOT a sign of good health.

Hereditary or a Lucky Accident? 🍀
Dimples are hereditary, meaning they run in the family. If your mom or dad has them, there’s a high chance you’ll rock them too! And fun fact dimples are a dominant trait, so even if only one parent has them, you’re more likely to get them too.

But here’s where it gets interesting: sometimes, dimples show up later in life, even if you didn’t have them as a baby. So, maybe you weren’t blessed with those cute cheek dents at birth, but don’t lose hope they might pop up later! 😆

And here’s a fun thought: dimples might just be one of those “genetic defects” that are actually kinda cool, don’t you think? A little imperfection that turns out to be the perfect feature.