If you’re looking to achieve the hourglass figure, a hip augmentation can bring you the rest of the way with added definition and smoothing around your hips. In Beverly Hills, CA, Dr. Ryan Stanton focuses on hip augmentation planning that improves proportion from all angles.
As you consider the procedure, knowing what to expect from your results and what your candidacy is can help you confidently plan your hip goals.
Visual Goals and Contour Changes to Expect
What do hip augmentation results look like?
Hip augmentation results are designed to widen the hips, soften “hip dips,” and help create a more obvious hourglass shape. Dr. Stanton often focuses on improving the hip-to-waist ratio, so curves show from the front, not just from behind.
Hip augmentation results commonly aim to create:
- More outer-hip fullness for a rounder, hourglass look
- Smoother transitions between waist, hip, and upper thigh
- Reduced appearance of hip dips at the outer buttock-hip border
- Curves that stay consistent even if weight fluctuates
The best results look intentional on your frame. That means the implant size and placement are planned for your specific body proportions, not a one-size-fits-all outcome.
Traits That Often Make Someone a Strong Candidate
Who is a good candidate for hip augmentation?
A good candidate for hip augmentation is usually someone who wants wider, more defined hips and understands that implants change shape, not body weight. Many patients who want a more pronounced hip curve are naturally lean and may not have enough extra fat for a predictable fat-transfer result. For these patients, implants can be a more consistent option since there is not the risk of losing the fat transferred which would change the hip appearance.
Candidates for hip augmentation often include patients who:
- Want more hip width or want hip dips filled more reliably
- Prefer an implant-based option over fat transfer unpredictability
- Are healthy enough for surgery and can commit to recovery rules
- Have realistic goals for proportion and overall silhouette
- Want a more consistent, long-lasting contour change
During consultation, Dr. Stanton also spends time discussing goals and answering questions in depth, so the plan fits your body and expectations rather than rushing you into a decision.
Preparing for Surgery with a Clear, Practical Checklist
How to prepare for hip augmentation procedure?
Preparation is about making the experience smooth and your recovery easier to manage. Dr. Stanton emphasizes education and thorough consultation time, so arriving with goal photos, questions, and a clear sense of what you’d like to change is helpful. You will also want to plan for downtime and daily logistics ahead of time, including help at home and work coverage. Most patients return to work after about a week, which is a practical scheduling benchmark.
A smart preparation plan typically includes:
- Planning about one week away from work for early recovery
- Setting up help at home for errands and household tasks
- Preparing loose clothing that won’t rub incision areas
- Reviewing positioning rules in advance so you don’t improvise later
Good preparation keeps recovery less stressful. It also helps your first follow-up visits feel more straightforward because you already understand what your body needs during the early healing phase.
When Results Feel Off and What Revision May Involve
What if I don’t like my hip augmentation results?
If you feel disappointed after hip augmentation, the first step is identifying why. Reasons for hip augmentation revision and the type of procedure originally performed will shape the surgical plan. Some patients still see hip dips after a prior procedure, while others feel that volume or shape did not match expectations. In revision planning, Dr. Stanton often uses hip implants and may also use techniques like liposuction or fat transfer, depending on what needs refinement.
If you are considering changes, revision evaluation often focuses on:
- What you wanted versus what you received in volume and shape
- Whether hip dips or contour irregularities remain
- What technique was used previously and what it changed structurally
- Whether implants, liposuction, fat transfer, or a combination is best
- Whether your current issue is symmetry, projection, or smoothing
Revision recovery typically takes 6 to 8 weeks for full recovery, with many patients returning to work around 1 week after surgery. Patients can walk and sit immediately, but they are asked to avoid lying on their side and to avoid pools, hot tubs, and bathtubs for about three weeks, and take a break from strenuous lower-body exercise until around 6 weeks.
Schedule a Consultation for Hip Augmentation with Dr. Ryan Stanton Today
Dr. Stanton brings precise implant-based planning and extensive experience to hip augmentation in Beverly Hills, CA. Ready to explore hip augmentation in Beverly Hills, CA? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Stanton today.