Hip Dip Surgery: Complete Guide to Surgical Hip Dip Correction (2026)

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Hip dip surgery offers the most dramatic and permanent solution for reducing the appearance of hip dips. The two main procedures are fat transfer (BBL) and silicone implants.

Fat Transfer / BBL for Hip Dips

Fat is harvested from another area of your body (typically abdomen, thighs, or flanks) via liposuction, purified, and then injected into the hip dip area. This is the most common surgical approach because it uses your own tissue and produces natural-looking results.

  • Cost: $8,000-$15,000
  • Surgery time: 2-4 hours
  • Recovery: 2-4 weeks for normal activities
  • Results: Permanent if weight remains stable

Silicone Implants

For patients without sufficient donor fat, silicone implants can be surgically placed in the hip dip area. Less common than fat transfer.

  • Cost: $12,000-$25,000
  • Recovery: 4-6 weeks

Recovery Timeline

  • Week 1: Rest, compression garments, pain management
  • Week 2: Return to desk work, light walking
  • Week 3-4: Resume most daily activities
  • Week 6-8: Return to exercise and full activity
  • Month 3-6: Final results visible