Will Sculptra correct my hip dips so that I have a rounder shaped butt? Male (photo)

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i have a very muscular body . i work out six days a week . i like to have round shape butt . does sculpture work on men hipdip ? is it really effective to fill the my hip dips ?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. Sculptra can indeed be an option for addressing hip dips and achieving a rounder butt shape, even in men with a muscular physique.

Sculptra for Hip Dips:

Mechanism: Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid injectable that stimulates collagen production in the treated area. Over time, this can help to add volume and smooth out the appearance of hip dips.

Effectiveness: Sculptra can be effective for filling in hip dips and enhancing the contour of the buttocks. It is particularly beneficial for those who are looking for a non-surgical option and have realistic expectations about gradual improvement. The results develop over several months as collagen builds up in the treated areas.

Procedure: The treatment involves a series of injections into the targeted areas. Multiple sessions are usually required, spaced several weeks apart, to achieve optimal results.

Suitability for Men: Sculptra works well for both men and women. Given that you have a muscular body and work out regularly, Sculptra can help enhance your natural contours without disrupting your active lifestyle.

Considerations: It’s important to have a thorough consultation with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon experienced in Sculptra treatments. They can assess your specific anatomy and goals to determine if Sculptra is the best option for you.

While Sculptra is effective for many, individual results can vary. It may take a few months to see the full effect, and maintenance treatments might be necessary to sustain the desired look.

Best regards,

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Take it from someone who has all the tools available to them to sculpt the body, and who also has extensive experience with Sculptra and Bellafill injections into the buttock/hip dip region. First, if you are going to endeavor with a filler, Sculptra is the wrong product; its temporary. Bellafill is safe and permanent. I've used it in the face and hands for almost 20 years and have noted persistent results and no nodules or migration. Second, and most importantly, these fillers are priced for the face, that is to say that expected use is in the range of a few syringes (Bellafill) or vials (Sculptra). Both companies had a temporary reduction in price right around the pre-pandemic period in recognition of their increased use for the buttock, but they are back to their usual pricing, which is to say in a word, astronomical. If I were to charge you only the cost of 10 boxes of Bellafill, five syringes of filler and a total volume of 4 cc per box, or 40 cc total, it would be around $30000. I can show you real invoices. Do you know what 40 cc would look like in your hip dips (20 cc per buttock)? It would look like very little was done. For that price, you could have hi def lipo of your waist and hips (which I can see has some fat), and possibly abdomen, and get a far better result. And not just because more fat could be grafted into the dips, but because the fat over your hip muscles (extensor fascia lata, gluteus minimus, and gluteus medius) would be removed, effectively reducing your 'hip'. The combination of filling and reducing is far more powerful visually. Don't be fooled by high profile practitioners with their celebrity clientele claiming patient satisfaction. It just isn't true.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, I recommend treatment with Sculptra. Sculptra offers unique benefits for addressing male hip dips, also known as lateral depression of the hips. This injectable treatment utilizes poly-L-lactic acid to stimulate collagen production deep within the skin's layers over time. By enhancing collagen synthesis, Sculptra helps to gradually fill in and smooth out areas of volume loss, such as hip dips.

For men looking to achieve a more sculpted and balanced physique, Sculptra can provide natural-looking results that improve the contour and symmetry of the hips. This treatment is particularly beneficial because it offers long-lasting outcomes—typically lasting up to two years or more—making it a durable solution for enhancing hip definition and reducing the appearance of dips.

I hope this helps and best of luck!

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Any active male will have some form of hip tips. There’s nothing wrong with the amount of hip dips you currently have, but if it bothers your great deal, you can most definitely have them corrected with sculptra . When you go to an expert in sculptra injections, you should be able to return to normal physical activities the very same day with no discomfort whatsoever and go to the gym the very next day, I hope this helps and good luck from Leonard Grossman MD organic plastic surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your post of photo, you would need multiple sessions of Sculptra combined with Radeisse injections expect fees to range from 10,000 per session with a total of at least four sessions in the $40-$50,000 range. Best of virtual consult with.

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