Do You Have A Hip Dip?

Not everyone has hip dips, but they’re also completely natural. Also known as ‘violin hips’, the indented appearance resembles the curve of a violin. On some people, this may be more prominent, whereas on others the hips are smoother.

Whilst they are entirely normal, fat can deposit around the hips and can be challenging to shift, accentuating their appearance.

With the hourglass shape popularised through the ‘Kardashian effect’ and social media, many people strive for a smooth silhouette that is often only achieved through surgical measures such as a Brazilian Buttock Lift which repositions the fat.

During this procedure, the fat is extracted from unwanted areas such as the hips and waist and re-injected back into the hips (and hip dips) and buttocks to create an hourglass silhouette with larger buttocks. The procedure is highly versatile and customisable, depending on your preferences.

Are Hip Dips Normal?

Hip dips are entirely normal and occur with everyone’s skeletal structure. It is the fat displacement and shape of the pelvis that makes their appearance more or less pronounced. Many supermodels such as Candice Swanepoel and Bella Hadid have hip dips, whilst still attaining a very slim and slender hourglass shape.

We encourage the normalisation of ‘hip dips’ and do not desire to emphasise this as a ‘cosmetic concern’, but if you dislike the appearance of this concave space, there are surgical solutions such as the BBL to soften their appearance.

What Causes Hip Dips?

Both men and women can have hip dips, but they are usually more visible on women since their hips are wider. You’re more likely to notice the indents if your hips sit high and wide above the femur, which makes the depression between the hip bone and thigh bone more visible.

Fat and muscle displacement also vary from person to person. Fat on the hips can be difficult to shift and shape with diet and exercise alone. Nonetheless, targeting the subcutaneous fat that develops on the hip bones may slightly minimise the appearance of the dip. The appearance of a ‘muffin top’ may be exaggerated if the indent is particularly noticeable. Therefore, reducing the fat in this area could subtly alter the shape of the hips and waistline.

As mentioned above, their appearance is due to your own skeletal structure and shape of the pelvis, which is something that ultimately cannot be changed.