Things People Did To Their Bodies In The Past That Are As Interesting As They Are Terrifying

Have you ever wished for a set of adorable dimples? Well, in 1936, one woman invented a machine that promised to create them for you – without any need for surgery! The Isabelle Gilbert dimple machine was marketed towards women who were looking to achieve the “perfect” smile.

The machine had two knobs that would press into the wearer’s cheeks, supposedly creating the coveted dimpled look. The desire for dimples was quite popular at the time. Dimples were seen as a sign of youthfulness and beauty, and many women were willing to try just about anything to achieve them.