Is bone shaving an option to reduce the width of hip bones?

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I am interested in reducing the squared look that my hip dips give me. I know filling the gap is an option, but I am interested if none shaving is an option to redice the width of my hip bones?

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to answer with certainty without photos or examining you in person. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options! Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Gregarious7684,
There is no surgical method to "shave" the hip bones. Your hip bones have a lot of muscles attached to them so they can't be reduced. However, if you want to get some change in shape a combination of liposuction and fat transfer is a great option. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

From a practical perspective iliac crest reduction is not an option for a variety of reasons from the scars to the limited amount that can be achieved by such bone reduction. It is more effective to focus on augmentation of the hip dips where that is done by fat injections or hips implants.

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Is bone shaving an option to reduce the width of hip bones?

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