Hip Augmentation in Houston, TX

Hip implants are a cosmetic option designed to add volume and improve contour along the outer hips. They may be considered by patients who naturally have a straighter lower body shape, limited hip fullness, or asymmetry that affects overall body proportions.

Hip augmentation with implants can create a fuller, more sculpted transition from the waist to the upper thighs. The goal is to enhance the hip area in a way that looks balanced with the patient’s natural frame, rather than creating an exaggerated appearance.

At Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Dr. Olga Bachilo offers personalized hip augmentation options for patients in Houston, Bellaire, West University, Sugar Land, and surrounding areas. During your consultation, she will evaluate your anatomy, existing soft tissue, body proportions, and aesthetic goals to determine whether implants, fat transfer, or another contouring approach may be appropriate.

What are Hip Implants Used For?

Hip implants may be used cosmetically to increase volume along the outer hips, soften a straight or angular silhouette, improve symmetry, and create more balanced lower body contours. They can also be considered for patients who do not have enough donor fat for fat grafting or who want a more structured, long-lasting volume enhancement.

In reconstructive settings, implants may also be used to restore contour after trauma, surgery, congenital asymmetry, or volume loss. The treatment plan depends on the patient’s anatomy, medical history, and desired result.

What Are Hip Implants Made Of?

Most cosmetic hip implants are made from solid silicone elastomer. Unlike breast implants, they are not filled with liquid gel. Solid silicone implants are designed to be durable, soft yet stable, and shaped to add smooth volume over the hip area.

The size, shape, and placement of the implants are selected based on the patient’s body frame and contour goals. Dr. Bachilo uses a customized approach to help create natural-looking hip enhancement that complements the waist, thighs, and overall lower body shape.

Hip fat injections, also known as fat grafting to the hips, are a natural option for patients who want to enhance hip volume and improve lower body contour without implants. The procedure uses your own fat to create a softer, more gradual enhancement that blends naturally with your existing shape.

During treatment, fat is removed from areas with unwanted fullness, such as the abdomen, flanks, lower back, or thighs, using liposuction. The fat is then carefully purified and strategically injected into the hip area to improve volume, soften hip dips, enhance outer hip contour, and create a smoother transition between the waist, hips, and upper thighs.

Because fat grafting uses your own tissue, the results can look and feel natural. It may be especially beneficial for patients who want a more subtle enhancement, prefer to avoid implants, or would like the added benefit of liposuction contouring in another area of the body.

Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed during the healing process, so the final result may be less than what is seen immediately after surgery. Fat survival varies from patient to patient and depends on factors such as circulation, healing, weight stability, and following post-treatment instructions. Patients are typically advised to avoid pressure on the treated area and limit strenuous activity while the transferred fat settles.

Dr. Olga Bachilo will evaluate your body shape, available donor fat, skin quality, and goals to determine whether hip fat injections, hip implants, or a combination approach is best for you.