Love handles and stubborn hip fat can blur your waistline and make even well-chosen outfits sit awkwardly. Hip liposuction precisely targets these resistant deposits, sculpting the area between your ribs and thighs to restore a more defined waist-to-hip ratio. The result is a smoother, more balanced silhouette that flatters your natural body shape and lets clothes drape the way they should.
What Is Hip Liposuction?
This trochanteric contouring procedure removes stubborn fat from the outer hips and love handles, sculpting a more defined waistline and improving overall body proportion. These deposits are heavily influenced by genetics and hormones, making them particularly resistant to diet and exercise even at a healthy weight.
Our partner surgeons use advanced techniques tailored to your body shape, delivering natural-looking contours and a smoother transition from waist to hip that enhances your silhouette in fitted clothing.
Common Concerns Hip Liposuction Can Address
- Love handles that persist despite diet and exercise
- Muffin top visible above waistbands and fitted clothing
- Hip dips or uneven contour around the hip area
- Disproportionate waist-to-hip ratio affecting silhouette
Are You a Good Candidate?
- Within 30% of your ideal body weight with good skin elasticity
- Non-smoker or willing to stop at least 4 weeks before and after surgery
- Realistic expectations about outcomes and committed to maintaining results through a healthy lifestyle
Techniques & Options
Fat distribution around the hips varies significantly from person to person, influenced by genetics, hormones, and body type. Your surgeon will assess the volume, density, and location of your hip deposits, along with skin quality and your desired waist-to-hip ratio, to determine the best approach. The procedure can address love handles alone or sculpt the entire hip contour for a balanced, proportionate result.
There are two main techniques:
Tumescent Liposuction
The proven gold-standard technique using infiltrated tumescent fluid to numb the area, facilitate fat removal, and minimise bleeding. Delivers precise, controlled sculpting of the hip and love handle region.
- Reduced bleeding and post-operative bruising
- Excellent precision for sculpting love handles and hip contours
- Can be performed under local anaesthesia for smaller areas
VASER Liposuction
An ultrasound-assisted technique that selectively liquefies fat cells before removal, allowing for smoother results and enhanced skin retraction. Ideal for achieving a well-defined waist-to-hip transition.
- Smoother, more refined contouring of the hip area
- Promotes skin tightening through collagen stimulation
- Less bruising and faster recovery than traditional methods
- Effective for both superficial and deeper fat layers
Recovery Timeline
Days 1–3
Mild to moderate swelling, bruising, and tenderness around the hips are normal. You'll wear a compression garment and begin gentle walking from day one. Your care coordinator will check in daily to monitor your progress.
Week 1
Swelling begins to subside and bruising fades gradually. Most patients feel comfortable returning to light activities and desk work after 5–7 days. You'll attend a follow-up appointment to assess your healing.
Weeks 2–4
Most swelling resolves and you can gradually resume normal activities including light exercise. Your new waistline becomes increasingly visible as contours sharpen and settle.
Months 2–6
Final contours emerge as all remaining swelling resolves and skin fully retracts. Tiny incision marks fade to barely visible lines, with full results typically apparent by 3–6 months.
What to Expect
Safety & Risks
Hip liposuction is a safe procedure when performed by an experienced surgeon, but like all surgeries, it carries some risks.
- Contour irregularities or asymmetry
- Seroma or fluid accumulation
- Temporary numbness or altered sensation
- Infection at incision sites
- Skin laxity or poor retraction
- Fat embolism (rare)
The hip region sits at a natural transition point between the waist and thighs, so even minor irregularities can be visible in form-fitting clothing. Your surgeon will explain how meticulous contouring technique achieves a smooth waist-to-hip gradient, and discuss how your body type and skin quality influence the expected outcome.
How Much Does Hip Liposuction Cost in Thailand?
Our pricing is transparent and all-inclusive — your quote covers everything from surgeon fees to hospital stay.
Hip Liposuction
All-inclusive surgical package- Board-certified surgeon fee
- Anaesthesia & operating theatre
- Hospital stay & nursing care
- Post-operative medications
- Follow-up appointments
- Dedicated care coordinator
Common Questions About Hip Liposuction
Everything you need to know before your procedure
Dr. Pichaya Suwanprasert
MEDICALLY REVIEWEDDr. Pichaya Suwanprasert
MEDICALLY REVIEWEDPlastic Surgeon · Bangkok
Last reviewed: February 18, 2026
Medical References
Medical disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Individual results, recovery times, and suitability vary. Always consult a qualified surgeon before making decisions about treatment.
What's Included
- Board-certified surgeon fee
- Anaesthesia & operating theatre
- Hospital stay & nursing care
- Post-operative medications
- Follow-up appointments
- Dedicated care coordinator
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