2023-10-18 17:00:00
Have you ever dreamed of having dimples while smiling? Some influencers on TikTok have decided to take matters into their own hands to offer tips for creating those famous little hollows that appear in the cheeks. However, several experts are sounding the alarm regarding these tricks which can cause long-term damage to the nerves of the face.
The “dimple maker” is a cherry-shaped tool that is made of a curved wire and beads that allow you to pinch the inside of the cheeks.
Dimples are an inherited trait caused by the separation of a facial muscle. 20 to 30% of people have this gene.
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On TikTok, the keyword #dimplemakers (dimple creator) has more than 60 million views and the product is selling like hotcakes on the Etsy platform.
The tool, which was invented in 1936, allows you to create dimples without resorting to surgery. However, their use can cause problems for those who wear it.
The time it takes to leave a mark depends on several factors like the strength of the pliers and the fatness of the users’ cheeks, some experts say.
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, a cosmetic surgeon at Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, had a message of caution for dimple enthusiasts: If the tool is too tight and worn for too long, it can block blood flow and lead to the death of adipose tissue. It can leave a bump on the inside of the cheek in addition to leaving a scar where the skin cells have been damaged.
“When you put pressure on a nerve for a long time, it can die. The damage is thus irreversible, argued Dr. Alan Matarasso, vice president of development for the American Society of American Plastic Surgeons. It’s like lighting a match. It can ignite when dry, but if you soak it for a long time, it won’t ignite once more.”
According to information from New York Post
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