Lipofilling hip dips

Hip dips, also known as trochanteric depressions, are natural volume defects that can be seen between the hips and thighs. This area cannot be “filled” by exercise, as it is a muscle termination zone. Lipofilling is the most common method used to fill this area. Hip dips are perfectly normal and occur in many women, but they can sometimes be a source of concern or self-consciousness. When we perform liposuction on the hips or outer thighs, we regularly perform lipofilling of the hip dips if they are present. This has the advantage of creating a slimmer hip or thigh after liposuction.

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How does hip dip lipofilling work?

Before the procedure

During the initial consultation, we check whether you actually have trochanteric depression and whether hip dip lipofilling is a good option for you. To do this, we need to find areas where we can remove fat: the areas for removal and injection are marked and discussed with you in front of a mirror. We will also draw the small incisions required for the procedure. We will look at your health, weight, and the thickness of your fatty tissue by performing a “pinch test”—the pinch test measures the number of centimeters of fat under the skin. We will discuss our EVL technique for hip dip lipofilling. A blood test is required before the procedure. We recommend that you stop smoking three weeks before and after the operation to optimize graft take.

The procedure

On the day of the procedure, the areas to be treated are marked while you are standing. Once you are lying down, the skin is disinfected and a sterile field is set up. Through small 3-4 mm incisions, a tumescent solution is injected to facilitate fat aspiration. The harvested fat is processed in a closed circuit using our Wells Johnson system. We then perform the EVL “Expansion Vibration Lipofilling” technique, which allows us to inject 30% more fat. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia or with sedation, depending on the patient's needs. Once the procedure is complete, a dressing and compression garment are applied to the liposuction areas to promote proper healing.

After the procedure

Fat resorption is normal after the graft, but some of the volume will remain permanently. In our extensive experience, between 60 and 80% of the fat remains in the hip dip injection area. To optimize the results of liposuction, we recommend wearing a compression garment over the liposuction areas day and night for three weeks, except when showering. You should not sleep on your side for two months. Bruising and slight swelling may occur, but these will disappear within a few days. You can resume social activities after 48 hours, but you should avoid sports for eight to twelve weeks to ensure that the graft takes properly. The results are immediately visible, but the final appearance can only be assessed after three months.

Risks and side effects

Hip dips are neither a defect nor a sign of poor health, but simply a characteristic of your body shape. They may not be present or may be deeply marked, as you can see in our before and after photos. Hip dips are a consequence of the shape of the pelvis and the distribution of muscle and fat around it. However, this indentation can cause an imbalance in the harmony of the body, mainly between the transition from the thighs to the hips. Having a “hole” in this area can sometimes make the saddle bags or hips appear more pronounced than they actually are.

It should be noted that the volume to be injected into the hip dips can be chosen. Some patients want the most natural result possible by filling in the “hole” so that there is a continuous line between the hip and the outer thigh without creating a bulge. Others, on the contrary, want a curvier look and a very “Latin” appearance at the hips.

Before and after gallery

Photographie professionnelle du docteur Yann Favre fondateur de la clinique Bellefontaine | Dr Favre Lausanne

Dr. Yann Favre + 3,000 liposuctions and lipofillings performed

Consultation with a qualified FMH & EBOPRAS plastic surgeon

Member of the Swiss Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Over 15 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery

15 to 20 liposuctions per month

Expertise in HD liposuction, buttock lipofilling, and breast lipofilling

Individualized planning of results

A professional and caring team for your follow-up care

Dr. Yann Favre
Founder of the Bellefontaine Clinic
FMH & EBOPRAS Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery Aesthetics

General information

Hip dips are neither a defect nor a sign of poor health, but simply a characteristic of your body shape. They may not be visible or may be deeply marked, as you can see in our before and after photos. Hip dips are a consequence of the shape of the pelvis and the distribution of muscle and fat around it. However, this indentation can cause an imbalance in the harmony of the body, mainly between the transition from the thighs to the hips. Having a “hole” in this area can sometimes make the saddle bags or hips appear more pronounced than they actually are.
It should be noted that the volume to be injected into the hip dips can be chosen. Some patients want the most natural result possible by filling in the “hole” so that the appearance is continuous between the hip and the outer thigh without giving a bulging appearance. Others, on the contrary, want a more rounded appearance and a very “Latin” look at the hips.

The price

Liposuction and lipofilling are cosmetic surgery procedures that are not covered by social security. The price therefore includes the surgeon’s fees, the anesthesiologist’s fees, hospitalization costs, operating room costs, etc. The price of liposuction at the Bellefontaine Clinic varies depending on the area(s) to be treated.

Procedure	Price
Hip Dips Lipofilling	From 4’500 .-under LA

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