Absolutely all people have distinctive features and facial expressions that make them unique and special. But there are certain characteristics or physical traits that are impossible to hide, such as dimples. in the cheeks, which are especially noticeable when a person smiles.
Only 20% of people around the world have dimples in the cheeks. Among them, many celebrities are praised for their dimples on their faces, such as Devi Lovato, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Adam Levine, Cameron Diaz, among others. It is that, since ancient times, dimples were considered particular features of hegemonic beauty.
Where do the dimples in the cheeks come from?
At the origin of the dimples in the face It lies in the area of the hypodermis, where there are various muscle fibers of the face that adhere to the outer skin, and in those parts where there is more tension, there is greater stretching and greater depression on the outside, forming the dimple , condition that can be generated by genetic inheritance.
This unique characteristic can form in many other areas of the body, such as the elbows, knees or back, but the most common are dimples on the face.
Chin dimples are caused by an underlying indentation in the chin bone. Although, the current theory among medical professionals is that cleft jaws are the result of the left and right sides of the chin not fusing properly in utero, during fetal development.
On the other hand, the dimples are also called camanances (from the Nahuatl camac, ‘mouth’, and nance, ‘fruit’), a term commonly used in some Latin American countries.
Why do some people have dimples on their face? Have you ever wondered? A smile will always look better if you accompany it with those dimples that perch on the cheeks and give a sweeter and more charming appearance, but why do only some people have it?
Surely you already know someone who has dimples, or have seen many people with this trait throughout your life. These people may have dimples on both cheeks or just one.
Anatomically, dimples can be caused by variations in the muscle structure of the face known as the zygomaticus major. Specifically, the presence of double or bifid zygomatic muscle can explain the dimpling of the cheeks.
This bifid variation of the muscle originates as a single structure in the zygomatic bone. The formation of dimples can also occur because the fibers of up to nine facial muscles are intertwined or joined in a very diverse and multiplanar formation called modiolus.
However, in recent years it is also customary to operate the facial muscles to artificially achieve dimples on the face. The difference between natural dimples and these is that the latter are visible all the time, while natural ones appear when the person who has them smiles.
What does it mean to have dimples on the face?
People with dimples are said to have some very particular characteristics. Let’s see what they are:
1. They are safe
The first quality of a woman who has dimples on her cheeks is the confidence they have in themselves and it is reflected, in turn, in all the tasks they perform, by developing an effective reaction capacity to unexpected events in life and the risks they take are exciting but reasonable.
2. They are visionaries
On the other hand, women with dimples on their faces have the ability to recognize and make the most of opportunities. It is about always enjoying the present while shaping the future that they want to enjoy tomorrow.
3. They are positive
This characteristic is fundamental, since the positive attitude can be spread among the close people, they are persevering, and live their lives passionately.
4. They are focused
People with dimples on their cheeks know what their goals are and they work with discipline to carry them out. This quality allows them to make decisions with clarity.
5. They are communicative
The dimples also indicate that these people have enough intelligence to create and maintain optimal interpersonal relationships.
6. They are organized
Organization is key to fulfilling responsibilities more efficiently without neglecting personal life. The woman with dimples on her face relies on technology to achieve it.
DIMPLES IN THE FACE AND ASTROLOGY
On the other hand, there is also an interpretation of dimples on the face from astrology. Taking into account that dimples are considered cute features in people who are lucky to have them, according to astrology they can be people who have the influence of the Libra and Taurus signs in their natal charts. That is, they are accompanied from birth by Venus, the planet of beauty.
How to have dimples naturally?
If you were born among the 80% of the population that does not have dimples but you want to have them, you should know that there are ways to work those muscles so that, with time and perseverance, the much desired dimples appear on the cheeks. However, you have to know that these exercises do not guarantee permanent dimples, but sometimes they last a few minutes, and other times a few days.
The most popular exercises are:
- Put the lips together and contract the cheeks:
To start doing exercises for the muscles of the cheeks, you can make a face as if you had eaten a very sour food, such as a lemon. The lips should be slightly pursed and the cheeks partially contracted.
Thus, the cheeks should curve naturally inward, while the deepest part should be between your upper and lower teeth, about half the length between the front and back of your mouth.
Repeat as many times as possible, but it is important to know that it is only a popular remedy and is not guaranteed to work for everyone.
You will want to locate the area where the cheeks are most pronounced inward. Then press on that part using your index fingers.
Lastly, you just need to keep your fingers firmly on these points as you prepare to move your mouth.
- smile and touch cheeks
Achieve a wide smile and, with your mouth open, place your fingers near the edges of your smile, where dimples would form if you naturally had them.
Check how you look in a mirror. If the placement of your fingertips seems a little off, you may need to lightly slide them down your cheeks to the correct location.
Lastly, press the desired area to form the dimples with your fingertips or the round part of a pencil. To achieve temporary dimples, release immediately. Take a photo if you wish. However, keep in mind that they are only temporary dimples and that they will disappear as soon as you relax your mouth. They are ideal for taking a selfie and enjoying the dimples on your face for a few minutes.
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