They’re something many people want, but less than half the world has, naturally.

In fact,MedicineNetclaims only about 25% of the world’s population hasdimples.

Born with brunette hair, but wish you were blond?

A couple with piercings

you might dye it.

Have a bob, but want long locks by the weekend?

Wish you had dimples to enhance your smile?

Closeup of cheek piercing

you’re free to get your cheeks pierced.

Or, if you already have those desirable cheek indentations, piercings would obviously enhance them.

It can be painful and expensive

Are cheek piercings painful?

Woman with cheek piercing

It ultimately depends on your tolerance for pain.

Blue Bananaprovides more specific details on the pain level.

They ranked cheek piercing, which typically involves a dermal anchor, the ninth least painful out of 16.

If these glands are punctured, the damage is permanent.

Another unpleasantry involves the aftercare process.

Neglecting the aftercare routine can increase the risk of infection or an abscess growth, asMedical News Todayclaims.

Painful Pleasures lists several other risks in the form of potential side effects.

However, Healthline claims a cheek piercing will fully heal in about eight weeks, if properly cared for.