HIP DIPS : WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW TO CORRECT THEM ?

Dernière mise à jour : 26 June 2026

What are Hip dips?

Hip dips, also called hollow hips or violin hips, are natural lateral depressions beneath the hip bone. Bone structure and fat distribution cause this normal feature, which some wish to soften.
Effective non-invasive treatments fill hip dips and improve hip appearance without surgery.

Session duration
Duration depends on the area and volumes to correct
Number of sessions
1 or more sessions depending on the product
Time to results
Gel: immediate volume; PLLA: gradual over several months
Usual after-effects
Swelling, tenderness and bruising possible
Duration of effects
Varies by gel or PLLA; no single duration
Price
Depends on the products and quantities
Contents
  1. Key points
  2. Filling Hip dips in Geneva
  3. Why do I have hollows at my hips?
  4. How can buttock hollows be filled: Hip Dips
  5. Hyaluronic acid injections to fill Hip dips
  6. Sculptra to fill Hip Dips
  7. Cryolipolysis to reduce Hip Dips
  8. Hip Dips: managing them naturally with exercise
  9. Why correct Hip Dips?
  10. How much does hip hollow filling cost?

Key points

Filling Hip dips in Geneva

Natural indentations between hips and upper thighs may show even in slim people. Some seek smoother, harmonious curves. Non-surgical correction is now possible with 

hyaluronic acid, Sculptra and body contouring such as cryolipolysis, filling hollows for natural, lasting feminine curves.

Why do I have hollows at my hips?

Anatomy, particularly pelvis and fat distribution, mainly causes hip dips.
Main factors:
• Bone: a deeper hip-bone/femur gap creates a depression.
• Fat: less local fat increases visibility.
• Muscles: underdeveloped buttock or thigh muscles accentuate hollows.
• Heredity: familial occurrence increases likelihood.

photograph of flat buttocks

How can buttock hollows be filled: Hip Dips

Some accept them; others seek harmonious correction. Non-invasive methods safely fill them with little pain and little or no recovery for rapid, effective treatment.

Photograph of hyaluronic acid buttock injections

Hyaluronic acid injections to fill Hip dips

Body hyaluronic acid, Hyacorp, is increasingly used for missing volume.
It fills hip dips for immediate, natural results.
Quick, well-tolerated injections require no recovery; hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body.
Immediate results improve over days and generally last 12 to 18 months according to metabolism and lifestyle.

Sculptra to fill Hip Dips

Sculptra stimulates skin and subcutaneous collagen, firming and restoring volume.
Biocompatible poly-L-lactic acid progressively stimulates natural collagen to fill hollows and strengthen structure.
Unlike immediate fillers, results are gradual, natural and lasting, up to two years.

Photograph of non-surgical buttock augmentation
photograph of cryolipolysis slimming

Cryolipolysis to reduce Hip Dips

Love handles accentuate hip dips; reducing them improves contours.
Cryolipolysis non-invasively eliminates fat durably with cold.
One to three sessions may be needed. Results start after one month and are final at three months, with permanent effects.

Hip Dips: managing them naturally with exercise

Some prefer targeted strengthening.
Squats, lunges, bridges and hip abduction strengthen glutes and hips.
Firming muscles can sometimes visibly reduce hollows.

Why correct Hip Dips?

Effective non-invasive methods naturally and safely correct hip dips. Advantages:
• Rapid injection results, immediate or nearly so.
• No recovery, with immediate activities unlike surgery.
• Progressive, harmonious results preserving natural contours.
• Personalisation for individual needs.

How much does hip hollow filling cost?

Geneva costs depend on method and amount. Hyacorp costs 300 CHF per syringe, with several needed according to morphology.
Sculptra for progressive collagen and volume costs 900 CHF per vial; hollow depth determines numbers.
Complementary or prior cryolipolysis costs 500 CHF per session, contouring before or after filling.
Consultation provides a detailed anatomy- and goal-based quotation.

WHAT THE STUDIES SAY
01

In a series of eleven patients, hyaluronic acid injections were used to fill hollows at the sides of the hips, known as ‘hip dips’. The authors reported more even contours and high satisfaction. Treatment aimed to soften the transition between hips and buttocks without surgery. These observations concern a specific body gel and a small number of female patients.

Source: Hip dips technique: Filling lateral depressions with hyaluronic acid of large particles — Luciana Lourenco, Helena Medeiros, Luísa Ferreira et al. Skin health and disease, 2024

02

In a randomised trial involving fifteen women, one hip hollow received poly-L-lactic acid injections and the other saline. After three sessions, evaluators observed improvement on the treated side, alongside increased subcutaneous tissue thickness. Satisfaction was also higher on this side. Participants were followed for nine months.

Source: SPLASH: Split-Body Randomized Clinical Trial of Poly- l -Lactic Acid for Adipogenesis and Volumization of the Hip Dell — Raheel Zubair, Lisa Ishii, Jameson Loyal et al. Dermatologic surgery, 2024

Are hip dips linked to genetics or muscle mass?

Pelvic bone structure and muscle/fat distribution, largely genetic, mainly determine them. Anatomy matters more than muscle mass.

How can suitability for hip dip treatment be assessed?

Preferences and anatomy determine choice. Consultation assesses morphology, expectations and suitability.

Are hip dip filling injections painful?

Usually well tolerated. Local anaesthesia or cream improves comfort; mild pressure or temporary discomfort may occur.

Can a deeper hip dip on one side be corrected?

Yes, targeted hyaluronic acid or fillers precisely fill hollows and harmonise contours.

Can injections or non-invasive treatment completely fill hip dips?

They significantly soften appearance, but correction depends on anatomy and expectations. Several sessions may be needed.