Hip Dips: The Most Popular Liposuction Procedure

Hip dips – the natural inward curves between the hip and thigh – have become a growing focus in body contouring. While these indentations are entirely normal, many people seek ways to achieve smoother hip contours through professional treatment options.

"Body contouring is about helping patients feel confident in their own skin," explains Dr. Tushar Patel. "When patients come to discuss hip dip correction, we focus on creating natural-looking results that enhance their overall silhouette while maintaining proper proportions."

What Are Hip Dips?

Also known as trochanteric depressions, hip dips are the natural indentations that can appear along the side of your body, just below the hip bone. These contours result from the shape of your pelvis and how muscle and fat are distributed in the hip area. While completely normal anatomical features, some people feel these indentations affect their confidence when wearing certain clothing.

The presence and appearance of hip dips vary significantly from person to person, influenced by factors like skeletal structure, muscle mass, and fat distribution.

Can Liposuction Fix Hip Dips?

The rising interest in hip dip correction reflects a broader trend in personalized body contouring solutions. In particular,  liposuction has emerged as a preferred solution because it offers targeted fat removal and body contouring with relatively modest recovery time. The procedure can help create more continuous curves by strategically removing fat deposits around the hip dips, resulting in a smoother silhouette. As such, it has also become one of the most sought-after cosmetic and reconstructive procedures in the U.S.

"Modern liposuction techniques allow us to precisely sculpt the hip area, creating smoother transitions between the hip and thigh," says Dr. Patel. "We can enhance the natural curves while maintaining a balanced, proportionate appearance."

How Does Liposuction for Hip Dips Work?

The procedure begins with carefully marking the treatment areas while the patient stands, ensuring optimal fat removal for the desired contour. Using advanced liposuction techniques, surgeons make tiny incisions and carefully remove excess fat to create smoother transitions between the hip and thigh areas.

"We use sophisticated liposuction methods that allow for precise fat removal and skin tightening," Dr. Patel notes. "This enables us to achieve more refined results while promoting optimal skin retraction."

The procedure typically involves several key steps, including:

• Administration of appropriate anesthesia to ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure
• Careful marking of the treatment areas to guide precise fat removal and ensure symmetrical results
• Introduction of a tumescent solution to minimize bleeding and make fat removal more effective
• Removal of excess fat using specialized liposuction cannulas to sculpt smoother contours
• Strategic closure of small incisions and application of compression garments

The entire procedure typically takes two to four hours, depending on the extent of correction needed and whether additional areas are being treated simultaneously. The small incisions used for the procedure are strategically placed to be as inconspicuous as possible, usually measuring only a few millimeters long.

After fat removal, the incisions are closed with small sutures, and a compression garment is applied to help control swelling and promote proper healing. This comprehensive approach helps ensure optimal results while prioritizing patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.

What to Expect from Recovery

Recovery from hip dip liposuction typically spans several weeks. Most patients can return to work within a week, though strenuous activities should be avoided for about four to six weeks. Initial results become visible as swelling subsides, with final liposuction results typically appearing within three to six months.

Is Liposuction for Hip Dips Right for You?

The ideal candidate for hip dip liposuction maintains realistic expectations and understands that results vary based on individual anatomy. A consultation with a skilled plastic surgeon can help determine if this procedure aligns with your goals.

Take the first step towards a more confident you by scheduling a consultation with our expert surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Center. Contact us at 833-615-2618 or visit us online to schedule an appointment.