We are leaders in cosmetic surgery, facial aesthetics, and medically supervised weight loss, serving the entire San Francisco Bay area. Whether you live in the Bay Area or are coming in from out of town, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have on your path to your new self. Book your cosmetic surgery intro call or Med Spa consultation today and take the first step towards realizing the look you’ve always wanted for yourself.
Indents in Hips Due to Tight Jeans?
It can be difficult to determine exactly what is causing the contour deformity you describe, and it is unlikely that your clothing is responsible for the appearance you are seeing. Fat transfer can be an excellent way to permanently improve contour irregularities by restoring volume to areas where it is needed. In our practice in Dublin, California, small-volume fat transfers can often be performed under local anesthesia in less than an hour, with relatively little downtime and good results. The exact approach would depend on the underlying cause of the contour irregularity and the amount of correction needed.
Clinical Context
Fat transfer works by grafting your own fat cells into the area that needs volume. For the graft to survive, it needs to develop a new blood supply, so careful, even placement matters more than the total amount injected. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed during healing, and how much remains varies from person to person. Because this is a small, localized procedure, most risks are limited to bruising, swelling, or a touch-up if the result isn't perfectly smooth.
