Hip Augmentation in Houston, TX
Enhance Your Contours with Hip Implant Surgery
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AnesthesiaGeneral
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Surgery Length1.5-2 hours
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Recovery Time1 month
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Results
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Recovery
What Are Hip Implants?
Enhance Hip Contours With Confidence
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.
What Results Can I Expect From a Hip Implant Procedure?
A cosmetic hip implant will produce a rounder, more curved silhouette in the hip, depending on the size and shape of implant that you and your surgeon decide on. Dr. Bachilo can help you pick the right implant to give you the most natural-looking enhancement for your natural body type.
How Long Do Results Last?
Most silicone hip implants are designed to last a lifetime. If, after some years, your body has changed and your hip implants don’t look as good as they did when you first got them, you may consider a revision procedure to replace the implants with new ones. However, if you continue to feel satisfied with the way your hip implants fit and look, there is no reason why you cannot enjoy them for the rest of your life.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Hip Implant Procedure?
Candidates must be healthy adults over age 21 and preferably they should also be non-smokers. Ideally, a cosmetic hip implant is most suited to women who have very angular figures and whose hips are extremely narrow, making their body look imbalanced and detracting from the fit of certain garments. If you have a naturally boyish shape, with hips that are basically nonexistent, you may be an excellent candidate for a cosmetic hip implant.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Recovery after a hip implant may take about one to two weeks, although it may be uncomfortable to sit for long periods, or to perform certain activities, such as climbing stairs, for several weeks following the procedure. Most discomfort can be easily managed with pain medication and ice packs, and the majority of patients are able to return to office work and light daily activities about one or two weeks after surgery. Full recovery may take as long as three to four months, during which the swelling from the procedure gradually subsides naturally.
Ready to Schedule?
Hip implants can make your slim figure look more feminine and curvy. If you’ve always dreamed of having sexy curves and sensuous hips, contact Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, a state-of-the-art cosmetic facility in Bellaire, serving residents of Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, and surrounding communities in Texas.