A hip dip is a discernible sink around your hips around the thigh bone and is usually present in most adults. They're a mixture of musculature, body fat, and your general bone structure, and they can sometimes be a source of great annoyance. Aside from diet and exercise, one method that more people are using to treat their hip dips is dermal filler.
But what exactly should you expect from using this method to treat your hip dips? As a water-based injectable, Sculptra injections boost collagen production and provide more volume to the treated area, which helps even out the skin and fat in the area. With consistent Sculptra treatment, you'll easily get that hourglass figure without surgical BBL (Brazilian butt lift) enhancement - or fat grafting.
While mostly known for its role as a collagen stimulator for removing fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, Sculptra's use has also expanded for general treatment and improvement of various skin conditions, making it an immensely useful tool in any cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon's arsenal.
By using Poly L Lactic acid to stimulate tissue growth, a Sculptra treatment can fill in the gaps in the skin, restoring volume, improving its appearance, and making it more resilient against daily wear and tear. The effects are not as drastic as restoring muscle mass, but for the purposes of hip augmentation, they'll work just fine.
Keep in mind that while the effects of a Sculptra treatment are similar to a hyaluronic acid filler, they're not exactly the same. Sculptra slowly fills in a treated area via collagen production, while HA fillers use a filler material to add more volume. The results reflect this difference: while HA fillers can give you visible improvements almost immediately, Sculptra can take some time.
The most significant benefit to using Sculptra for hip augmentation is that it doesn't require any plastic surgery to apply or maintain. The procedure can even be done painlessly with the help of microcannula applications, and you can be in and out of the med spa in an afternoon.
Maintenance of Sculptra only requires a few repeat treatments, and the results are effective for a year or more, depending on your lifestyle and how well your body adapts to Sculptra. Fortunately, since the formulation of Sculptra treatments contains components that are bio-compatible with your body, the chances of experiencing side effects or treatment rejection are rare.
One reason why Sculptra injections have been so effective with treating hip dips is that they're a relatively easy fix for the issue. Previously, fixing hip dips required either fat grafting, plastic surgery, or a mixture of both to achieve the desired effect. But with Sculptra treatment, getting the curves that you want has never been easier.
More than that, using dermal filler can also treat other issues in the area that other conventional treatments can't. Stretch marks, cellulite, wrinkles, and other signs of aging can be extremely common around the hips, thighs, and waist area, and dermal fillers like Sculptra can also be expanded for use in these areas without interfering with your hip augmentation.
How long before I see results?
You can start seeing visible results from your Sculptra treatment in as early as four weeks, though the exact number varies on the person. Since it acts as a collagen stimulator, don't expect immediate results - though you'll definitely get a result that lasts longer.
How many treatments of Sculptra do I need?
On average, you'll need about three rounds of treatment of Sculptra to make sure that your hip dips get the collagen they need. Keep in mind that this number will depend on the depth of your hip dips, as well as your total overall body fat distribution. The total amount of Sculptra that you need is always discussed with your initial consultation with your provider.
Does exercise help?
Squats, lunges, and deadlifts are all recommended for managing a hip dip, but they can only minimize its appearance, not remove it entirely. Since a hip dip is because of the distribution of fat, muscle, and overall bone structure, dermal fillers are still a better option overall. They can also work on adjacent areas in procedures like an injectable butt lift, giving you significant improvements overall.
Are there other treatments that work with Sculptra?
Most skin tightening and skin rejuvenation treatments pair well with Sculptra for hip dips. However, your aesthetic provider will ultimately make the final call about what kind of procedures pair well with your treatment - it's generally a bad idea to go and try for changes on your own without consulting them.
While there's nothing wrong with hip dips by themselves, it's not uncommon to get butt augmentation to round out those curves. If a surgical Brazilian butt lift doesn't appeal to you, a Sculptra butt lift may just be the thing that your buttock and hips need to look just the way that you like it. While it may not be as fast as fat transfer or as permanent as a surgical procedure for buttock implants, it's a low-risk long-term result that can even out your hips.
The Evolve Med Spa can help you get rid of hip dips, buttock enhancement, and other aesthetic improvements to your skin and body without the need for plastic surgery or fat injection. We use the best facial fillers for buttock injections, helping a client get their desired result through non surgical buttock augmentation. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
