Correction of Hip Dips and Ways to Enhance a Flat Pelvic Line: Hip Augmentation Surgery

As interest in body shaping has grown, more people are focusing on overall body proportions and contours rather than simply losing weight. In particular, a silhouette that looks attractive from behind when wearing clothes and a natural pelvic line extending from the waist are considered important factors that determine the impression of a body shape.

However, there are areas that can be particularly difficult to improve even with consistent exercise and dietary management. These are hip volume and the pelvic line. Even when making an effort to build the gluteal muscles through squats and hip exercises, some people may not develop as much volume as they want, or the side contours may appear hollow, leaving the overall balance of the body shape less than ideal.

Why does the back silhouette look flat?

The reason the buttocks may look small or hollow is not simply a lack of fat in the buttocks. Just as every person has a different body shape, buttock shapes also vary widely.

Common examples include insufficient volume in the upper buttocks, a hollow-looking side pelvic line, an indistinct boundary between the buttocks and thighs, and an overall flat shape. In particular, the buttocks are formed by a combination of muscle, fat, and skin tissue, so improving just one factor does not create an ideal contour. For example, even with sufficient muscle mass, a lack of fat may make the curves appear less soft, while having more fat may create a sagging impression if a firm shape is not established.

In addition, as skin elasticity and fat distribution change with age, the buttocks may sag downward or appear to lose volume. Therefore, correcting hip dips is not simply about “making them bigger”; it is important to supplement the areas lacking in the current body shape and create balanced contours.

How can hip dips be improved?

Methods for improving hip volume can broadly be divided into implants, fat grafting, and hybrid hip augmentation surgery. Since each method has different advantages and characteristics, the choice should take into account the individual’s body shape, desired contours, and amount of available fat.

Implant hip augmentation: When you want a noticeable change in volume

Implant hip augmentation involves inserting implants into the buttocks to fill insufficient volume. It may be considered when it is difficult to achieve sufficient volume using fat grafting alone or when a more definite increase in volume is desired.

The features of the implant method include the ability to adjust the desired size and shape, relatively clear changes in volume, and the potential to create a firm hip contour. It may be particularly suitable for those with insufficient buttock volume who want a more dimensional silhouette from behind. However, it is important to plan the procedure so that the result looks natural while taking into account the individual’s body shape, skin elasticity, and muscle condition.

Fat-grafted hip augmentation: Using fat from your own body

Fat grafting involves harvesting fat from areas such as the thighs or abdomen and injecting it into the areas that need volume. Because it uses fat taken from your own body, it may be considered when a natural feel and soft contours are desired.

The fat-grafting method may provide natural-looking volume, body-shape correction, and improvement of contours in desired areas. In some cases, it is performed by refining the contours of areas with excess fat, such as the thighs or abdomen, while adding volume to the buttocks. However, the final volume may vary depending on the fat retention rate, so a plan tailored to the individual’s condition is needed.

Hybrid hip augmentation: Combining the advantages of two methods

Recently, rather than applying only one method, hybrid approaches that combine the advantages of implants and fat grafting have also attracted attention. Hybrid hip augmentation secures basic volume through implants and supplements insufficient areas with fat grafting.

This makes it possible to consider overall volume, the curves of the buttocks, and the connecting contours between the pelvis and thighs together. It may be worth consulting a professional to determine whether it is suitable, particularly for those who want a natural and harmonious silhouette from behind rather than simply larger buttocks.

What is the recently highlighted BiVol hip augmentation procedure?

Recently, BiVol hip augmentation has also drawn interest as an approach different from conventional methods.

BiVol is known as a method that uses a highly biocompatible material to encourage volume formation. Rather than simply filling a space, it aims to create natural-looking volume that blends with the surrounding tissue over time. While conventional hip augmentation methods have focused on creating immediate volume, the BiVol approach differs in that it takes natural tissue changes and the formation of soft contours into account.

Those who want a natural hip contour that suits their body shape rather than excessive volume can consult a professional to determine whether this approach is appropriate. The important point is not that one method is always better than another, but that the method should be chosen according to the current shape of the buttocks and the desired outcome.

Many people tend to think of hip augmentation as simply making the buttocks larger. In reality, an attractive hip contour is completed through overall proportions extending from the waist and pelvis to the thighs, rather than size alone. For example, even if the buttock volume has increased, the result may look unnatural if it does not harmonize with the pelvic line. Conversely, when volume is formed in an appropriate location, the waist may appear slimmer and the legs may look longer even without significantly increasing overall size.

The goal of hip augmentation is not to create extremely large buttocks, but to produce a balanced silhouette suited to the individual’s body shape. Therefore, if you are concerned about hip dips or a flat pelvic line, it is important to first understand the characteristics of your body shape and then choose the appropriate approach from among various options, including implants, fat grafting, hybrid procedures, and BiVol. A natural, smooth silhouette from behind is created through overall harmony, not volume alone.