Are Hip Dips Normal?

Hip dips are entirely normal and occur with everyone’s skeletal structure. It is the fat displacement and shape of the pelvis that makes their appearance more or less pronounced. Many supermodels such as Candice Swanepoel and Bella Hadid have hip dips, whilst still attaining a very slim and slender shape – so it is not a sign that someone is overweight or unattractive. It is simply down to how your body distributes your body weight.

We encourage the normalisation of ‘hip dips’ and do not desire to emphasise this as a ‘cosmetic concern’, but if you dislike the appearance of this concave space, there are surgical solutions such as the BBL to soften their appearance.

What Causes Hip Dips?

Both men and women can have hip dips, but they are usually more visible on women since their hips are wider. You’re more likely to notice the indents if your hips sit high and wide above the femur, which makes the depression between the hip bone and thigh bone more visible.

Fat and muscle displacement also vary from person to person. Fat on the hips can be difficult to shift and shape with diet and exercise alone. Nonetheless, targeting the subcutaneous fat that develops on the hip bones may slightly minimise the appearance of the dip. The appearance of a ‘muffin top’ may be exaggerated if the indent is particularly noticeable. Therefore, reducing the fat in this area could subtly alter the shape of the hips and waistline.

As mentioned above, their appearance is due to your own skeletal structure and shape of the pelvis, which is something that ultimately cannot be changed.

However, if you’re unhappy with the appearance of hip dips, then there are a few options below to help fill the groove.