Hip Dips Brisbane
A doctor-led, consultation-first approach to body proportion and contour balance.
Hip dips are the natural inward curves that appear along the outer hips, between the upper hip and upper thigh. They are a normal anatomical variation — not a flaw, not a fitness problem, and not something that requires treatment. Some patients, however, do seek advice about whether the area can be softened or the overall silhouette made to feel more balanced. At Eleventh Heaven in Teneriffe, the role of consultation is to assess the anatomy carefully and discuss, honestly, whether any non-surgical contouring pathway may or may not be appropriate.
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What hip dips are
Medically, hip dips are often referred to as trochanteric depressions. They relate to the underlying structure of the pelvis, the upper femur, and the way soft tissue sits across that anatomical framework.
Because they are structural rather than a product of body composition, hip dips are present across many different body types. They are not a reflection of fitness, weight, or anything being “wrong.” In some patients they are barely noticeable. In others they are more apparent because of individual pelvic geometry, body proportions, or the way the surrounding areas transition.
Why patients enquire about hip dips
Body contour preferences are personal. Although hip dips are normal, that does not make the concern any less real for patients who are aware of them.
Some patients notice them in fitted clothing, activewear, or swimwear and feel the area draws more attention than they would like. Others feel the transition from waist to hip to thigh is less smooth or balanced than it once appeared. For some, the concern is not the dip itself but the way it affects the impression of the overall silhouette.
At Eleventh Heaven, these conversations are approached without judgement. The role of consultation is not to define what an ideal body should look like. It is to provide careful, medically grounded advice for patients who want to understand their own anatomy — and their options.
Not all hip and contour concerns are the same
A common misconception is that every lower-body contour concern is simply a hip dip problem. In practice, what a patient describes as a hip dip concern may involve several different underlying patterns — and distinguishing between them matters for how assessment proceeds.
Hip dips
The specific inward curves along the outer hip, related to bone structure and soft tissue distribution. These are structural rather than compositional.
Asymmetry
One side may appear more indented or differently shaped than the other. Mild asymmetry is anatomically normal, but some patients seek assessment of whether the area can appear more balanced.
Reduced projection
In some patients, the broader concern is not the hip dip itself but an overall lack of posterior projection or lateral fullness, which can make the hip indentation appear more pronounced by comparison.
Broader contour imbalance
The way the hips appear is shaped by the waist, lower back, buttock, and upper thigh together. In some patients, the concern is best understood as part of the overall body silhouette rather than one isolated feature.
When a non-surgical approach may not be appropriate
Not every patient is suited to a non-surgical pathway. Where anatomy, tissue characteristics, or the degree of desired change make this less suitable, a surgical opinion — or no treatment at all — may be the more honest and appropriate recommendation. This is discussed openly during consultation.
Consultation and treatment planning
In Australia, public advertising of specific prescription-only cosmetic injectable products and product classes is restricted. For this reason, Eleventh Heaven does not publicly promote product-led body-contouring solutions or pre-packaged treatment menus.
What we offer instead is a private medical consultation — an unhurried assessment of anatomy, tissue characteristics, goals, suitability, and risk. If a non-surgical pathway is considered clinically appropriate following that assessment, the relevant options, realistic limitations, likely longevity, recovery considerations, and alternatives are discussed in a medically appropriate setting.
How treatment is planned at Eleventh Heaven
Contour planning at Eleventh Heaven is not a trend-led service. It is approached as a matter of anatomy, proportion, and clinical judgement.
Treatment planning is overseen by Dr Ricky Sia within a consultation-first framework that prioritises safety, discretion, and natural-looking outcomes. The aim is not exaggerated reshaping. It is to assess honestly whether a subtle, medically appropriate refinement may be possible — and to say clearly when it may not be. Patients are never steered toward treatment that isn’t appropriate for their anatomy or goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are hip dips?
Hip dips are the natural inward curves along the outer hips, between the upper hip and upper thigh. They are a normal anatomical variation related to bone and pelvic structure, and are present across many body types.
Are hip dips normal?
Yes. Hip dips are common and structurally normal. They are not a sign of poor fitness, excess weight, or an abnormal body shape. Their visibility varies significantly between individuals based on bone structure, body proportions, and soft tissue distribution.
Can exercise get rid of hip dips?
Exercise may change the surrounding muscle tone, but it cannot alter pelvic structure or fully remove the anatomical indentation itself. The underlying cause is structural rather than compositional.
Why do some hip dips look more noticeable than others?
Visibility depends on pelvic geometry, body proportions, soft tissue distribution, and the surrounding contour of the waist, hips, and thighs. The same underlying anatomy can appear quite differently between individuals.
What happens during a consultation for hip dips?
The overall body contour, anatomy, tissue characteristics, goals, and suitability are assessed carefully. If appropriate, possible pathways, realistic limitations, risks, and alternatives are discussed — without pressure in either direction.
Who may be suitable for non-surgical contour assessment?
Suitability depends on anatomy, tissue characteristics, goals, medical history, and the degree of change being sought. It can only be reliably determined through an in-person assessment.
Can asymmetry be assessed as part of a hip dips consultation?
Yes. In many patients, asymmetry between sides is part of the overall contour concern and is assessed within the same consultation.
Will any refinement still look natural?
That is always the intention. Any treatment recommended at Eleventh Heaven is planned to remain proportionate, subtle, and consistent with the patient’s overall shape and anatomy.
Are there risks involved with treatment?
Yes. All medical procedures carry potential risks, side effects, limitations, and alternatives. These are discussed in full during consultation before any treatment decision is made.
Do I need a consultation before proceeding?
Yes. A private medical consultation is required before any treatment decision — so that anatomy, suitability, goals, and risk can be assessed properly and without pressure.
Book your consultation
If you are seeking a careful, medically guided approach to hip dips, contour balance, and body proportion in Brisbane, we invite you to arrange a private assessment at Eleventh Heaven in Teneriffe.
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Serving Brisbane & Beyond
Eleventh Heaven is located in Teneriffe, Brisbane, and welcomes patients from across Newstead, New Farm, Fortitude Valley, the Brisbane CBD, and beyond. We also care for selected patients travelling from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Northern New South Wales who value a discreet, doctor-led approach.
Eleventh Heaven
37 Doggett Street
Teneriffe QLD 4005
07 3067 7411
