Hip dips, the inward curves just below the hip bones, are a completely normal anatomical variation caused by the shape of the pelvis and the way fat and muscle distribute around it. Despite social media trends normalizing them, many patients genuinely feel self-conscious about the concavity they create and seek to achieve a smoother, more continuous hourglass curve from the waist to the thighs. Several surgical approaches can effectively address this.
Fat Transfer to the Hips (Hip Augmentation)
The most popular and natural-looking solution for hip dips is autologous fat transfer, harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs via liposuction, then carefully injecting it into the hip dip area to fill in the contour and create a smoother lateral hip curve. This approach provides both slimming of donor areas and volume enhancement of the hips in a single procedure. Results are natural to the touch since the tissue is your own. This is commonly performed as part of a BBL package that also enhances the buttocks.
- Long-lasting results once fat survives the transfer (60–80% retention)
- Natural feel and appearance
- Dual benefit of liposuction and augmentation
- Requires adequate donor fat
Hip Implants
For patients without sufficient donor fat for transfer, silicone hip implants can be surgically placed within or beneath the gluteal fascia to fill in the hip dip area. Hip implants provide predictable, permanent volume enhancement. They are not as widely performed as fat transfer, and the recovery is more involved, but for lean patients who are not BBL candidates, they offer an effective solution.
Combined Lipo 360 and Hip Augmentation
Many body contouring surgeons in Miami approach hip dips as part of a comprehensive torso contouring plan. Performing Lipo 360 around the entire waist and abdomen, while redirecting that harvested fat into the hips and buttocks, creates dramatic, all-around improvement in silhouette with a single surgical session and recovery period.
Non-Surgical Options
Dermal fillers (such as Sculptra or Radiesse) can be injected into hip dip areas for non-surgical augmentation. Results are temporary (12–24 months) and the volume achievable is modest compared to surgery. This approach suits patients seeking minimal improvement without surgical downtime, but is not cost-effective for significant changes long-term.
Interested in hip dip correction in Miami? Schedule a free consultation at Svelta Plastic Surgery and explore which option is right for your body.