Does Everyone Have the Dimples of Venus? Your Questions, Answered

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Plus, learn what causes back dimples & if you can get them

Co-authored by Alphonso White and Devin McSween

Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Does everyone have them?
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• Causes
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• Can you get them?
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• Back Dimples vs Sacral Dimple

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Back dimples, commonly called the dimples of Venus, are 2 indentations along the lower back. Lots of people have these dimples, which are widely considered marks of beauty, but does everyone have them? In this article, we’ll answer all of your burning questions about back dimples, including whether everyone has them, what causes them, and if you can get them, with tips from personal trainers and an injection specialist. Keep reading to find out more!

Does everybody have dimples on their lower back?

Everyone does not have back dimples (dimples of Venus). However, these dimples are quite common, especially in women. They’re believed to be genetic and are caused by ligaments that extend from your spine to your skin. While you can’t get back dimples, losing excess body fat can make existing ones look more prominent.

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Does everyone have back dimples?

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   No, not everyone has back dimples. Back dimples, also called the dimples of Venus, are 2 symmetrical indentations that appear on some people’s lower backs, just above their buttocks. This type of dimple is thought to be genetic, so that means not everyone has them. And even among people who do have them, they’re more visible on some than others.

   • Back dimples tend to be more common in women, but many men have them, too.
   • Back dimples often disappear when people are at higher weights. So, it’s possible that some people might have them, they’re just not currently visible.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Jessica Lu is an injections specialist with over 28 years of experience in medical aesthetics. She serves as the chief clinical officer and lead trainer at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons.

   Brendon Rearick is a personal trainer, strength coach, and co-founder of Certified Functional Strength Coach (CSFC). He has over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry.

   Alphonso White is a certified personal trainer at CompleteBody NYC. He has over 20 years of experience in the personal fitness industry.

   Souad Gharib is an exercise and wellness specialist who specializes in personal training for women. She’s also the founder of Female Trainer, a women's gym in London.
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What causes back dimples?

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   Back dimples are likely a genetic trait caused by ligaments along your spine. Back dimples are formed from a short ligament that stretches between your spine and skin. Most people believe that whether you have back dimples or not is determined by your genetics. However, this is just a common belief, as there’s still not much scientific research about back dimples.

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Can you get back dimples?

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   No, but you can make existing ones more pronounced by losing body fat. Back dimples are often considered a sign of beauty (hence their being named after Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty), so you may be curious about how to get them. Unfortunately, if you weren’t born with them, there’s no way to get them. However, if you do have back dimples, losing body fat can make them more apparent. Injections specialist Jessica Lu also notes that Botox injections can help dimples look more prominent.

   • Here are some expert tips to help lose body fat and tone up your back muscles:
     • Personal trainer & strength coach Brendon Rearick says the best way to lose back fat is to aim to lose body weight all over. To do this, he says it’s important to have a consistent exercise routine and eat a healthy, nutritious diet.
     • Alphonso White, a certified personal trainer at CompleteBody NYC, says that reducing your caloric intake will also help you lose weight.
     • To strengthen and tone your lower back, exercise & wellness specialist Souad Gharib suggests doing back extensions and core workouts like planks, Russian twists, bicycles, and mountain climbers.
     • To target your back more generally, White says to do pull-ups, rows, and pulldowns.
   • Some people get dermal piercings on their back dimples to accentuate them. So, consider getting a back dimple piercing to create the look. Just go to a reputable piercing studio for a consultation to see if this piercing is right for you.
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Are back dimples the same as sacral dimples?

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   No, back dimples and the sacral dimple are not the same. While both back dimples and sacral dimples lie along the sacrum bone on the lower back, they’re not the same. The sacral dimple is a single indentation that rests above the buttocks. The sacral dimple also tends to get less noticeable as you age, while back dimples tend to stay prominent (though their appearance can change with weight loss and gain).

   • Both types of dimples are largely considered harmless. However, the sacral dimple can sometimes indicate underlying spinal issues like spina bifida and a tethered spinal cord.

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