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Those dimples — officially known as the dimples of Venus — are caused by short bands of tough connective tissue that anchor skin directly to bone.
Here is what is happening beneath the skin:
The Anchor Points: On your pelvis, there are two bony points called the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), marked in red in the diagram.
The "Tether": A short ligament acts like a piece of string, connecting the underside of your skin directly to these two bony bumps.
The Impression: Because the skin gets pulled tight inward at those exact anchor points while the surrounding area has fat and muscle, a small dip or dimple forms on the surface.
Why doesn't everyone have them?
It mostly comes down to genetics. If your ligament tethers are short and tight, you will have prominent dimples. Genetics also dictate how your bone structure and fat tissue sit in that area — carrying less body fat or having more muscle tone can make existing dimples look more noticeable.
implications:
Low flexibility, back pain, soreness, hips hurt etc