Those Two Dimples on Your Lower Back — What They Really Are

You’ve probably noticed them — either on yourself or someone else.

Two small indentations, just above the buttocks, symmetrically placed on either side of the spine.

They’re not flaws. They’re not scars. They’re not secret codes.

They’re called back dimples — or more technically, lumbar or sacral dimples — and they’re completely normal.

Let’s explore what causes them, whether they mean anything medically, and why they’ve sparked so many myths over the years.

Because real understanding doesn’t come from mystery. It comes from knowing your body — clearly and confidently.

🔍 What Are Back Dimples?

Back dimples are shallow skin depressions located on the lower back, just above the glutes.


✅Dimples of Venus	Informal term for the symmetrical indentations linked to hip muscles
✅Sacral dimple	A congenital (present at birth) skin pit near the base of the spine

📌 Most are purely cosmetic — like freckles or ear shape — and vary in depth and visibility.