The hips are where fat is stored in a woman’s body. Hormones and genetics are the main culprits in this phenomenon. Despite being hard to remove or shed, the fat in this area can actually be removed surgically through a procedure called hip liposuction.
The fat in your hips tends to stay and grow larger with time as your hormones fluctuate and you become older. Hip liposuction can stop this process and help you refine your hip and thigh areas and lose extra inches of undesirable fat. The results of the procedure manifest quickly in most cases, and many studies have confirmed the safety of liposuction.
What Is Hip Liposuction?
Hip liposuction or hip lipo is a surgical procedure to remove the stubborn, excess fat from the hip using one of the liposuction techniques, such as laser, tumescent, or traditional liposuction. The procedure can help you get rid of the fat pockets resistant to diet or exercise and get attractive curves.
Doctors often describe the procedure as being “simple and gentle”. They also promote the procedure as a “precise” method to target and remove fat and redefine the shape of the hips. Keep in mind hip lipo is different from thigh life. Click here to learn more about thigh lifts.
Benefits of Hip Liposuction
You can get a wide range of therapeutic and cosmetic benefits if you choose to undergo hip lipo. Although the procedure is invasive in nature, the advantages outweigh the risks by many folds. Below are some of the benefits:
- Decrease your chance of developing cardiovascular diseases as the procedure removes fatty and inflammatory cells linked to disease
- Enhance your self-image and confidence, so you feel less self-conscious about your shape
- Resolve asymmetry and improve the overall proportions of your body
- Allows you to buy and try new clothes in different sizes that fit you better
- Decrease your dependence on extreme diets and exercise regimens
- Contour your hips and produce natural-looking results with minimal scaring
Candidates for Hip Liposuction
You must disclose your medical history to your surgeon to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for liposuction in Turkey. Surgeons often recommend the hip lipo for people who meet the following criteria:
- Close to their ideal body weight but have fat deposits in their hips
- Healthy and without physical or mental problems
- Don’t have blood clotting problems that may affect recovery
- Have realistic expectations about the procedure
- Have firm, elastic skin on their hips
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The Procedure of Hip Liposuction
Hip lipo can be done with different techniques, the easiest of which is laser liposuction. The procedure is simple and straightforward and may only need 1 hour to complete. The steps may include:
Anesthesia
Surgeons usually administer local anesthesia to patients, so they would remain conscious during the procedure, but without feeling any pain. The sedative agent will block pain sensations and make you feel relaxed throughout the procedure.
Making the Incisions
Your surgeons must create tiny incisions to create access to a liposuction cannula and to the sedative agent.
Cannula Insertion
After making small incisions, the surgeon will insert a cannula with a laser tip to dislodge the fat under the upper layers of the skin. They also will suction the fat out of your body.
Closing the Incisions
Once the fat is removed from your hips, your surgeon will close the incisions carefully and wrap the area with protective bandages. Any remaining fat in the area will be removed naturally by the internal mechanisms of your body.
Hip Liposuction Before and After
Obviously, hip lipo can bring actual, tangible results for women who’ve long complained about how huge and unproportionate their hips are. Below are some hip lipo before and after images that show the degree of improvement this procedure can bring:
Hip Liposuction Recovery
Recovery after hip lipo goes smoothly with short downtime. Expect the following things during your recovery phase:
- You need to take at least 3 days off work after the procedure
- Avoid exercising for a couple of weeks following the surgery
- You may feel some discomfort or pain. You have the option to use over-the-counter painkillers to relieve the issue
- The surgical site may feel a bit swollen. That’s normal and will disappear with time
- Take enough rest and wear appropriate garments to protect the surgical site.
Risks of Hip Liposuction
Complications after hip lipo are rare, but some side effects, such as edema, are common after the procedure. Also, patients often report fatigue and slight pain, which can be controlled by medications. The risks of liposuction remain a hot topic as many people give it a “deadly” description, but the truth is far from that. In any case, below are some potential risks and complications associated with the procedure:
- Anesthesia-related reactions
- Swelling, bruising, or infection
- Loose skin and more cellulite
- Thermal burn from laser or ultrasound techniques
- Abnormal skin sensations
- Damage to internal structures, such as nerves or muscles
- Deep vein thrombosis
Stomach and Hip Liposuction
Targeting more than one area with liposuction is possible and available in many clinics. If you want to have both stomach and hip liposuction at the same time, you must prepare your budget and be ready for longer downtime.
Most clinics divide liposuction services based on areas. The hip is one area, and the stomach is another area. Therefore, you will have two areas targeted by liposuction, which increases the cost and time of the procedure.
However, you can choose to target your stomach with another fat reduction technique called tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, which is another form of body sculpting to tone and refine the contours of the abdominal area.
Hip Dip Liposuction
People who choose to undergo “hip dip” liposuction are often seeking a solution to the apparent excess fat that accumulates around the hip bones and form a kind of “dip” in the area. The procedure eliminates irregular curves in the area and makes you look more athletic.
People describe the procedure as being a simpler form of hip lipo, but at the end of the day, it’s still a special kind of hip lipo. The degree of contouring might differ from the usual hip lipo, but they all basically aim at the same things. Hip dip liposuction is available in some clinics, and some surgeons can perform it along with other plastic surgeries.
Hip Liposuction Cost
Since hip liposuction targets only one area (the hip), the cost is usually moderate, but there are different factors that may affect pricing. Such factors include the reputation and skills of the surgeon and the location.
Turkey stands out as the cheapest destination for almost all kinds of plastic surgery, including hip lipo. You can get the surgery for less than 2000 US dollars in some clinics. Others may charge up to 3000 US dollars, depending on the quality and the packages they offer. The table below represents an estimated cost of hip lipo in different countries:
| Turkey | 2200-3000 US dollars |
| United States | 3000-5000 US dollars |
| United Kingdom | 3200-4500 US dollars |
| Australia | 4000-5000 US dollars |
| Germany | 2700-4000 US dollars |
The Bottom Line
Hip lipo can improve the irregular shape of your hips and remove the excess fat that makes it hard for you to wear certain clothes. The surgery can be combined with other procedures and isn’t as expensive as many people tend to believe.
International Clinics provides liposuction procedures to international patients who’re willing to travel to Turkey to enjoy a great vacation and high-quality treatment and health care. You can contact us directly using the Contact Us button below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Long Is Recovery from Hip Liposuction?
The length of recovery after hip lipo depends on the complexity of the procedure and the health condition of the patient. However, people usually need 1-2 months to fully recover after the procedure.
Is Hip Liposuction Painful?
Hip lipo is not a painful procedure as surgeons commonly provide their patients with enough doses of anesthetics and sedation before the procedure. However, it’s normal to feel minor discomfort after the procedure.
What Surgery Makes Your Hips Smaller?
Hip lipo is commonly recommended to make the hip smaller. You can consider other surgical alternatives, such as thigh or butt lifts. Nonsurgical alternatives are also available, such as CoolSculpting.
Can Lipo Get Rid of Hip Dips?
Lipo can get rid of hip dips and smooth out the area. It also can retain the natural curves of your hips and make you look slimmer to a certain extent. You need to tell your surgeon about the dips your wish to remove during the procedure.
What Causes Hip Fat?
In females, hip fat is usually attributed to hormones and pregnancy, along with other factors, such as aging and normal distribution of fat in the body. In males, hip fat is usually the result of obesity.
Can You Get Rid of Hip Dents?
Hip dents are a normal anatomical feature of the human body. You can, however, enhance their shape by doing certain exercises, but they will remain there because they’re the result of genetics and normal body configuration.
What Surgery Fixes Hip Dips?
Hip lipo is a surgery that can fix hip dips and other abnormal fat distribution in the hip area. Some surgeons offer a stand-alone hip dip surgery, while others offer it as a part of the common hip lipo surgery.
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