Treatment Overview
S-Curve Hip Line Surgery in Korea is a body contouring procedure designed to create the highly desired S-line silhouette, characterized by a slim waist, smooth curvy hips, and a fuller buttock projection. The surgery typically combines liposuction, fat grafting, and/or implants to sculpt the waist and enhance the hips, correcting flat or indented hip lines (often referred to as hip dips).
Korean plastic surgeons are globally recognized for their expertise in creating harmonious, natural-looking proportions. Instead of focusing only on the hips, they take a 360° body contouring approach, balancing the waist-to-hip ratio and reshaping the lower body into a feminine S-curve profile.
Purpose & Benefits
- Smooth Hip Dips: Corrects violin hips and indentations.
- Hourglass Figure: Improves waist-to-hip ratio for a balanced silhouette.
- Enhanced Curves: Fuller, rounder hips and buttocks.
- Dual Benefit: Liposuction slims donor areas while enhancing hip volume.
- Natural Look: Fat grafting ensures soft, realistic curves.
- Confidence Boost: Improves femininity and clothing fit.
Ideal Candidates
- Women with flat hips or visible hip dips.
- Individuals who desire a feminine, hourglass silhouette.
- Patients with sufficient donor fat (abdomen, thighs, flanks) for grafting.
- Adults in good health and stable weight.
- Non-smokers with realistic expectations.
Possible Risks & Complications
- Temporary bruising, swelling, and soreness.
- Fat resorption (20–40% of grafted fat may be reabsorbed).
- Minor asymmetry or uneven contour (may require touch-ups).
- Rare risks: infection, fat necrosis, or oil cysts.
- Small scars at liposuction entry points.
- Very rare risk of fat embolism (minimized by ultrasound-guided injection).
Surgical Techniques Used
- Liposuction Fat Harvesting: Slims donor areas like abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
- Fat Purification: Extracted fat processed to ensure graft survival.
- Hip Fat Grafting: Layered injections into hip dips and outer hips.
- Buttock Augmentation (Optional): Combined with fat transfer or implants for projection.
- 360° Contouring Approach: Waist, hips, and buttocks sculpted together for harmony.
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection (premium clinics): Improves safety and precision.
Recovery & Aftercare
- 1–2 weeks: Swelling and bruising decrease.
- Compression garment worn for 3–4 weeks on donor areas.
- 2–3 weeks: Resume light activity; avoid pressure on grafted hips.
- 4–6 weeks: Return to exercise and daily lifestyle.
- 3–6 months: Final results visible once fat stabilizes.
Special Aftercare Tips:
- Sleep on stomach or back with minimal pressure on hips.
- Avoid prolonged sitting on grafted areas during early recovery.
- Attend follow-ups to track fat survival and contour.
Results & Longevity
- Smooth, rounded hips with feminine S-curve lines.
- Slimmer waistline that enhances hip definition.
- Long-lasting results with 60–80% fat survival rate.
- Natural, soft curves compared to implants alone.
- Improved overall body balance and confidence.
Treatment Process in Korea
1. Initial Consultation & Assessment
- Evaluation of hip dips, waistline, and buttock proportions.
- 3D imaging (in premium clinics) often used to preview expected results.
2. Surgical Planning & Preparation
- Mapping donor and grafting sites.
- Anesthesia options: local with sedation or general.
3. Surgery Day
- Fat harvested via liposuction.
- Fat purified and injected into hips and outer thighs.
- Optional buttock augmentation for projection.
- Surgeon sculpts waist-hip balance into S-line curve.
4. Post-Operative Monitoring
- Compression garments fitted on donor areas.
- Same-day discharge or overnight stay if extensive.
- Aftercare guidelines provided.
5. Follow-Up & Refinement
- Scheduled visits at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months.
- Touch-up fat grafting available if needed.
Why Korea is a Top Destination
- Surgeons highly skilled in hip dip correction and S-line body sculpting.
- Clinics focus on natural aesthetics tailored to Asian and international body types.
- Advanced technology for fat purification and ultrasound-guided grafting.
- Strong emphasis on proportion, harmony, and safety.
- More affordable compared to Western countries with equal or higher quality.
Cost Range
The cost of S-Curve Hip Line Surgery in Korea depends on fat volume, donor sites, and whether buttock augmentation is combined.
- Hip Dimple Correction (Small-Volume Fat Grafting): USD $3,500 – $5,500
- Standard S-Curve Fat Transfer (Hips + Waist + Buttocks): USD $6,000 – $9,000
- 360° S-Line Body Contouring (Waist, Abdomen, Thighs + Hip Grafting): USD $9,000 – $13,000
- Premium Clinics (3D Imaging, VIP Care, Ultrasound-Guided): USD $10,000 – $15,000
Additional Costs:
- Consultation & imaging: USD $100 – $300
- Compression garments: USD $50 – $200
- Medications & aftercare: USD $100 – $200
Popular Clinics
- Banobagi Plastic Surgery (Seoul): Famous for S-line hip contouring and fat transfer.
- ID Hospital (Seoul): Experts in 360° liposuction + hip and buttock reshaping.
- JK Plastic Surgery Center (Seoul): JCI-accredited, focusing on natural lower-body harmony.
- View Plastic Surgery Clinic (Seoul): Specialists in hip dip correction and 3D S-line planning.
- JW Plastic Surgery (Seoul): Provides custom S-curve fat grafting and hip line surgery.
