Hip dips are natural indentations on the outer thighs below the hip bones. They are harmless, but they can disrupt the rounded curve associated with the hourglass figure, which is why many people don’t like them. Plastic surgery has traditionally been used to correct hip dips, but one non-surgical treatment is gaining popularity: Sculptra.
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This article focuses on the Sculptra hip dip treatment, explains how it works, and answers common questions about this popular procedure.
Sculptra is a dermal filler made from poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic material whose presence in our bodies stimulates an increase in collagen production. It is FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including marionette lines, chin wrinkles, and nasolabial folds.
Skin experts use Sculptra in off-label procedures to treat cosmetic concerns beyond the ones approved by the FDA. Patient experience shows Sculptra is very effective in treating hip dips.
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Sculptra is a convenient in-office treatment that requires no previous preparation and can be done during a lunch break. The medical provider cleans the patient’s skin with alcohol, marks the injection spots with a special marker, and injects several vials of Sculptra into the patient’s hips.
The injectable stimulates the buildup of new collagen to fill the hip dips. It may take several weeks for the results to appear. Patients usually need at least three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart to achieve the desired effects.
The treatment is painless, potentially causing only mild discomfort. Patients can resume most regular activities, except tanning and strenuous exercise.
Note: If you want to find out more about hip dip fillers, read our article and find out about their benefits and what results can you expect.
Hip dips are caused by genetics and bone structure and can’t be corrected with diet and exercise. Only cosmetic procedures can successfully contour this body part. Sculptra is becoming more popular than hip implants and fat transplants because it has many advantages over surgery:
Note: Read our blog post on the differences between Sculptra and Juvéderm.
Review these frequently asked questions if you are considering Sculptra for hip dips. They will help you evaluate the procedure and decide if it is the right treatment for you.
Sculptra is approved for healthy adults with hip indentations caused by bone structure. The treatment is particularly useful for people with below-average weight who don’t have enough fat for liposuction and fat transplants.
The treatment is considered safe when performed by trained medical professionals in a sterile medical setting. Though the FDA hasn’t approved Sculptra for hip dips, patient experience shows the procedure typically causes only mild side effects such as swelling and bruising. These go away after several days.
The number of Sculptra vials you’ll need for hip dips depends on your anatomy, weight, and desired results. Medical providers use an average of ten vials per treatment, and patients usually require at least three treatments.
At the Vibrant Skin Bar, one vial of Sculptra costs $900. The total cost of the treatment depends on the required number of vials per treatment. On average, most patients require 4-6 vials of Sculptra to correct hip dips.
Hip dips are a concern for many women. In the past, their correction has been challenging because it involved risky surgery and weeks of recovery.
With Sculptra, cosmetic experts have introduced a safe, convenient way to contour their patients’ hips. If you are interested in the procedure, contact our medical team at the Vibrant Skin Bar and let them transform your hip dips into a beautiful, rounded curve.
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