Pelvis Structure
Pelvic structure and hip shape
Pelvic width, iliac height and waist space determine the vertical length and impression of the hip.
Hip Line Design
A hip line is not about making it bigger but an area to design according to your structure
The upper hip, side hip, hip dip, projection point, subgluteal fold and the waist-hip connection influence one another to create the line impression. We decide the design direction to suit your individual pelvic proportion, soft tissue distribution and skin elasticity.
Your Hip-Line Story
If these impressions have bothered you
A flat upper hip, a prominent hip dip, a broken waist-hip line — these may not simply come from a lack of fat. The impression changes depending on pelvic proportion and soft tissue distribution.
- 01I have a waistline, but the hips look flat
- 02The boundary between waist and hip is not smooth
- 03The S-curve is weak when seen from the side
- 04The upper hip looks sunken, leaving the back view flat
- 05A prominent hip dip breaks up the line
- 06The subgluteal line sags or looks elongated
- 07The connection between hip and thigh looks bulky
Why Your Hip Line Looks This Way
Why a hip line like this takes shape
A hip line is formed by four overlapping factors: pelvic structure, muscle coverage, fat distribution and skin elasticity. Even when concerns look the same, the cause can differ, so each layer must be assessed together before the procedure stage.
Soft Tissue
Muscle, fat and skin distribution
Even the same amount of volume gives a different line impression depending on its distribution and thickness.
Connection
Hip-to-thigh connection flow
A hip line should be assessed as the whole curve that flows from the waist down to the thigh.
* This is not a surgery that changes the pelvic bone itself, but a procedure that assesses the design direction possible within your individual structure. The possible range and method can vary depending on pelvic structure, the fat layer, skin elasticity and any previous surgery.
Evaluation Axes
Hip Line Design looks at 6 elements together
We assess pelvic width and height, waist-to-hip ratio, upper hip, side hip and hip dip, projection point position, and the subgluteal and skin condition together. Even with the same fat grafting, where, at what depth and how much to place is determined by the assessment results.
Pelvic width & height
The iliac length relative to pelvic width determines the vertical length of the hip
Waist-to-hip ratio
The S-curve impression created by the connection between the waist space and hip width
Upper hip volume
The position and degree of upper sagging or hollowing
Side hip / hip dip
The lateral curve and the position of the hollow
Projection point position
The ideal position of the rearmost projection point vs. the current one
Subgluteal fold & skin
The subgluteal fold, dimple and the direction of skin sagging
Design Approach
Even for the same hip concern, the approach can differ
Fat grafting / line refinement / lifting — the suitable combination varies with the assessment results. We judge together which area needs more volume, whether the surrounding lines need refining, and whether skin elasticity needs support.
Approach Matrix
Fat grafting vs. line refinement
If a lack of volume in the upper hip, side hip or hip dip is the key issue, the approach centers on fat grafting; if the surrounding lines look bulky, it centers on line refinement.
Approach Matrix
Whether to combine lifting
If skin elasticity is weak or subgluteal sagging is prominent, fat grafting alone has its limits, so we also assess combining a lifting procedure.
* Whether fat grafting is possible, and whether combining line refinement or lifting is needed, can vary depending on your individual condition. Applicability is determined after the consultation.
Doctor Consultation
A consultation does more than confirm the shape you want
Which approach is suitable is decided while considering your pelvic structure, soft tissue, skin elasticity, fat layer and the direction of sagging together. Even with the same procedure, the area, depth and extent can vary.
- Height relative to pelvic width
- Waist-to-hip ratio and connection
- Position of upper hip and side hip volume
- Depth and position of the hip dip
- Position of the rearmost projection point
- Subgluteal fold, dimple and skin sagging
- Flow of the hip-to-thigh connection
- Fat layer thickness / residual fat
- Judging indications for fat grafting, line refinement and lifting
Wanted Lifestyle
A balanced hip line changes the impression of both your back view and how clothes fit
Rather than excessive volume, we aim for a natural line that harmonizes with your overall silhouette. Imagine the moment your waistline, leg proportions and the way clothes fit all change together.
Silhouette
Confidence
When one hip line is refined — the waistline, leg proportions, the way clothes fit and the back view all change together.
FAQ
Hip Line Design frequently asked questions
Q. Is Hip Line Design simply a procedure to make the hips bigger?
It is not simply about adding volume. It is a procedure that designs the line while reading the connecting flow of waist, pelvis, side hip, upper hip, hip dip, subgluteal fold and thigh together. Even when hip concerns look the same, the cause can differ depending on pelvic proportion, soft tissue distribution and skin elasticity, so an individually tailored direction is decided during the consultation.
Q. Do you assess the waist and hip together?
We assess them together because the curve that flows from the waist into the hip creates the S-curve impression. Depending on the condition, waist liposuction and hip fat grafting may be performed at the same time to complete the line through an integrated design.
Q. Is fat grafting alone enough, or are other methods also needed?
If upper hip, side hip or hip dip volume is the key issue, fat grafting may be suitable; if the surrounding lines look bulky or skin sagging is prominent, we also assess combining line refinement or lifting. The suitable combination can vary depending on your individual condition.
Q. How long do the results last?
The fat that takes tends to last relatively long. However, the survival rate and how long it lasts can vary depending on your constitution, weight changes, lifestyle habits and level of aftercare.
Q. How long is the recovery period?
In general, a light return to daily life is possible after about a week, and the final line can be seen at around 3 months. The degree of swelling and pain and the speed of recovery can vary from person to person.
* The above is general information; for accurate details, please consult a specialist.
NB After Care
NB AFTER CARE
After surgery, with you through recovery
- 01VersaClear light therapy2 sessions
- 02Ucell standing-wave therapy2 sessions
- 03Radiofrequency care4 sessions
- 04
Soft-meso injection· Performed by the doctor2 sessions - 05
Fraxel scar laser· Performed by the doctor2 sessions
Basic aftercare is provided as a standard programme of 12 sessions in total — 4 swelling-care, 4 radiofrequency, 2 scar-laser and 2 meso-injection sessions. Actual scheduling and completion may vary depending on your ability to attend.
If care is needed beyond the basic aftercare, NB surgery patients receive a 50% discount on the standard price.
Legal Notice
※ If care cannot be provided due to reasons such as equipment malfunction, the affected care item may not be offered; as a service item, it is non-refundable.
※ Depending on your constitution and healing process, side effects such as swelling, bruising, inflammation, and scarring may occur after surgery.
NB Hip Line Design
See in a consultation what impression your hip line gives
Whether more volume is needed, whether line refinement is needed, or whether a lifting assessment is needed — we guide you while considering your pelvic structure and soft tissue together. A photo alone is enough to receive a rough consultation direction first.
Weekdays 10:00–19:00 · Saturday 10:00–16:00 · Closed Sundays & public holidays
* Whether it can be applied and which method is suitable can vary depending on your pelvic structure, fat layer, skin elasticity and any previous surgery.