Cosmetic hip implant prices in Switzerland

Some women want wider or more shapely hips to accentuate an hourglass figure, or want to fill a hollow on the side of the hips, a natural depression related to the shape of the pelvis. There are two main methods: fat transfer, by far the most common, and solid silicone hip implants, offered by few surgeons, mainly for very slim people. This is not an orthopaedic hip replacement: these procedures are purely cosmetic. The price depends on the method, the desired volume and any combined procedures. For the procedure itself, see our page on cosmetic hip implants.

Fat transfer to the hips costs the same as targeted fat transfer, with harvesting liposuction; it is suitable when reserves are available. Hip implants, which are rarer, are reserved for very slim people and include the cost of the implants and their placement. Both are cosmetic and not reimbursed. A second fat transfer session is sometimes necessary.

Fat transfer takes fat from the abdomen, flanks or thighs and injects it into the hollow or onto the side of the hips. It also slims the donor areas. The implants, made of solid silicone, are placed in a pocket on the side of the pelvis through a small incision; they provide a predictable volume in people without fat reserves.

The hollow visible below the hip bone crest is a normal anatomical variation, related to the shape of the pelvis and where the muscles attach. It does not disappear with exercise or diet. A targeted fat transfer, often of modest volume, is frequently enough to soften it, at a lower cost than full body contouring.

Hip implants are less widespread than buttock implants, and few surgeons perform them. They carry specific risks, such as displacement or visibility of the implant, and require you not to sleep on your side for several weeks. Their indication must be carefully weighed.

Prices for fat transfer to the hips vary little from one region to another; the details follow, city by city and then canton by canton.

The hips are often treated together with the buttocks and waist, in contouring that combines 360 liposuction and fat transfer. See the price of ultrasound-guided BBL and the price of buttock augmentation.

Fillers can be injected for small corrections, with a temporary effect and a cost that adds up with each session. Large-volume injections and unauthorised products must be avoided.

After fat transfer, you should avoid compressing the hips and sleeping on your side for a few weeks. After implants, these precautions are even stricter. Work is often resumed after one to two weeks.

Check the method, the planned volume, the donor areas, the type of implant if applicable, and the surgeon's experience. Ask for photos from the front and back.

A woman bothered by hip dips with a little fat on her abdomen: targeted transfer. A woman who wants a pronounced hourglass figure: overall contouring including the buttocks. A very slim woman: implants to be discussed with a specialist.

Clothing that does not compress the hips, one to two weeks off work, a possible second fat transfer session.

A harmonious figure relies on the balance between the waist, hips and buttocks. Excessive widening of the hips can look artificial, especially if it is not accompanied by slimming of the waist. The surgeon measures these proportions, from the front and back, and proposes a suitable volume. Often, slimming the waist with liposuction and moderately filling the hips gives a more natural hourglass effect than a large volume on the hips alone, for a comparable budget.

The surgeon marks the hollow or the area to be contoured, harvests fat with gentle liposuction, purifies it, then injects it in fine threads under the skin of the hips, in several layers. The operation often lasts one to two hours. The initial result is slightly overcorrected, as some of the fat is reabsorbed in the first few months.

The shape of the hips depends on the pelvis, the position of the femur, where the gluteal muscles attach and the distribution of fat. In some women, the distance between the hip crest and the greater trochanter creates a marked hollow; in others, the hip is naturally rounded. Understanding the origin of the shape makes it possible to choose the right approach: the skeleton is not altered, but volumes can be harmonised with fat or, more rarely, with an implant.

You will find out how the procedure is performed on our page Cosmetic hip implants in Switzerland.

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The essentials about the bill, in plain terms.

Implants or fat for the hips

Is the result visible in jeans? Yes, the hip line is smoother.

Is a pre-operative assessment needed? Yes, tailored to the anaesthesia.

Are hip dips caused by the skeleton? Mainly, which is why exercise does not help.

Should the volume be overcorrected? Slightly, because of reabsorption.

How much fat is needed for hip dips? Often a modest volume per side.

Is the result symmetrical? The surgeon takes care of this; a small touch-up is possible.

Can fat transfer be done under local anaesthesia? For a small volume, sometimes.

Does grafted fat follow weight changes? Yes, it increases or decreases with your figure.

Can wide hips be slimmed? With liposuction, if the width is due to fat.

Can the implants be removed? Yes, if necessary, through an operation.

What are cosmetic hip implants? Implants placed on the side of the hips to widen them or fill a hollow.

Not to be confused with an orthopaedic hip replacement? Indeed, this is a cosmetic procedure, unrelated to the joint.

Implants or fat: which costs less? The budgets are similar; the choice depends on fat reserves.

What are hip dips? A natural depression below the hip bone crest, related to the skeleton.

Are hip dips abnormal? No, they are a common anatomical variation.

Is fat enough to fill hip dips? Often, if reserves allow.

Are the implants made of silicone? Yes, solid silicone, like buttock implants.

Are hip implants common? Less so than fat transfer.

Is the procedure reimbursed? No.

How long does the operation take? Often one to two hours for implants.

Do I need to stay overnight in the clinic? Sometimes one night.

Is the scar visible? It is small and discreetly placed.

Can I lie on my side afterwards? Not for several weeks.

How much time off work? One to two weeks in general.

Can the implants shift? That is a risk, hence the importance of technique.

Is the fat reabsorbed? Partly; a second session is sometimes useful.

Can it be combined with the buttocks? Yes, often as part of overall body contouring.

Does the price vary between cantons? Slightly; see our tables.

Is it commonly offered in Switzerland? Hip implants are offered by few surgeons.

Are filler injections a solution? For small volumes and temporarily, with caution.

Does the result look natural? If it respects the proportions, yes.

Is the hourglass figure accentuated? Yes, that is often the aim.

Tell us your canton: we will refer you, free of charge, to a surgeon who performs hip augmentation.