What the Heck Is Hip Dip and How to Fix It?

Let’s clear this up fast: a hip dip (a.k.a. “violin hip”) is that little inward curve between your hip bone and upper thigh. It’s not “fat.” It’s not you “missing a muscle.” It’s anatomy. Your pelvis shape and the way your femur plugs into it create that contour.
Translation: everyone technically has hip dips. They just show more on some bodies based on:

• Pelvic width/shape

• How your body stores fat

• Muscle tone and distribution

You can have lean abs and strong glutes and still see a dip. So if you’ve done every TikTok glute circuit and that line won’t budge—breathe. You’re normal.

Why Some Women Want to “Fix Hip Dip”

Nothing is “wrong” with hip dips. But if you feel they interrupt your lines or keep you from that smooth, hourglass vibe—you’re allowed to tweak. With “snatched waist” culture and BBL-era curves all over your feed, more patients ask how to fill the hollows and round the silhouette.
If you’re already planning a tummy tuck or mommy makeover, it’s the perfect moment to address hip dips too for a truly balanced result.

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Can Exercise Make Hip Dip Go Away?

Short answer: sort of. Yes, targeted work for the glute medius and minimus (clamshells, side-lying abduction, cable kicks) can add volume up top and soften the dip. But if the dip is primarily bone structure, no amount of lunges will “erase” it. That’s where strategic body contouring comes in. Interested to find out what are the most popular areas for body conturing these days? Read this article.

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4 Ways A Plastic Surgeon Can Fix Hip Dip

There are a few surgical and minimally invasive options for filling out hip dip.

1. Liposuction (Precision Shaping)

If you carry a little fluff around the waist/flanks, high definition liposuction can sculpt the neighborhood around the dip so the curve reads cleaner. Sometimes subtracting in the right place is all it takes to make the line look intentional.

2. Fat Transfer / BBL (Fill Where It Counts)

We harvest fat (tummy, waist, thighs), refine it, then place small, precise micro-grafts into the hip dip and buttock border. The effect: filled dips + rounder, lifted butt = hourglass. Think subtle architecture, not overinflation.

3. Lipo 360 (Full Torso Harmony)

For patients wanting max contour, Lipo 360 targets front, sides, and back. Cinch the waist, frame the hips, smooth the transition. It’s the “all angles matter” approach.

4. Combine With Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover

Already planning a tummy tuck? Add hip-dip fat transfer at the same time for one anesthesia, one recovery, bigger reveal. Same story with a mommy makeover—breast + abdomen + curve work for total balance.

What Recovery Looks Like & Are You a Good Candidate? (Real Talk)

• Lipo only: back to desk work in 3–7 days, swelling settles over weeks.

• Fat transfer/BBL: avoid direct pressure on the grafted areas ~2 weeks, wear your compression garment, expect shape to refine for 3–6 months.

• Combo procedures: plan a few weeks of slower pace; follow the playbook (walking, garments, lymphatic massage if advised) to protect your result.

About fat survival: we slightly “overfill” because a portion of transferred fat naturally reabsorbs in the first few months. What’s left after that stabilization window is typically long-lasting, especially if your weight stays steady.

You don’t need perfection—you need a plan. Great candidates for fat transfer to fix hip dip or any other cosmestic surgery procedures typically are:

• Healthy, non-smokers (or willing to pause nicotine—non-negotiable for healing)

• At or near goal weight (we sculpt; we don’t replace lifestyle)

• Realistic about proportion (we enhance your lines, not someone else’s)

• Ready to follow recovery instructions (compression, no pressure, check-ins)

Frequently Asked Questions: Hip Dip

“Will I look fake?”
Not on our watch. Dr. Isak is a shameless perfectionist when it comes to chasing clean lines and balance, not cartoon curves. Small, strategic changes read as you—just smoother. This is because Dr. Isak doesn’t erase your identity to chase a trend. He edits to prescision. Hip dip work is about smoothing transitions so your waist-to-hip line looks intentional in jeans, dresses, swimsuits—no filters required. Subtle moves, big energy.

“Can I just do the dips without changing my butt?”
Absolutely. We can micro-fill the hollows only. The goal is harmony, not mandatory volume.

“Can hip dips come back?”
Bone structure stays bone structure. But once fat grafts stabilize, your new contour tends to hold—as long as your weight and hormones don’t swing wildly.

“Exercise or surgery?”
If your dips are mild and you like training, start with glutes. If you want a significant, predictable change in the hollow itself, fat transfer is the most direct route.

Ready for Your Curve Consult?

If hip dips bug you when everything else is dialed—let’s design a plan that fits your anatomy:

• Targeted liposuction to frame the line

• Micro-fat transfer to fill the hollow

• Option to combine with Lipo 360 or a tummy tuck/mommy makeover for total balance

Book a consultation with Dr. Pavlo Isak to get a personalized consultation tailored to your curves. Bring your inspo pics, your questions, and your goals. I’ll bring the blueprint—and the results that look like you, only smoother. Our team will walk you through every detail — from what to expect during recovery to a clear, transparent price quote. And if cost is on your mind, we offer convenient financing options to make your procedure more affordable and stress-free.