How to lose hips?
Many women have a pear-shaped figure, with hips that are wider than their shoulders. If they are synonymous with femininity, overly voluminous hips can be a source of complexes, especially if they make dressing difficult. There are, however, solutions for losing hips, including diet and sport, but aesthetic medicine and surgery are particularly effective in combating localized fat deposits.
Why do some people have generous hips?
Many women have a tendency to store fat around the hips. This physiological reserve helps to meet energy requirements during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But it's not just genetics that are to blame: an unbalanced diet, lack of physical activity or hormonal imbalance can reinforce fat deposits on the hips. That's why some men also have bulges on their hips, with the same difficulties as women in making them melt away.
If the curves of your hips seem too voluminous and you can't stand those famous "love handles" any longer, you've certainly developed a real complex. In addition to this fatty mass, you may have problems with water retention and the appearance of dimpled skin - the famous "orange peel" effect - which can add to the unsightly appearance of your hips.
Gentle methods for losing hips
Women and men alike who want to lose hips need to put in place healthy lifestyle habits, and can seek some outside help.
To melt the fat on your hips, eat fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, starchy foods and low-calorie proteins. Absolutely limit fatty meats, deli meats and excessive sugars.
While it's advisable to exercise two or three times a week to achieve a harmonious figure, certain exercises are particularly well-suited to tackling fat deposits on the hips. Make the most of lunges, squats and body-supporting postures such as the plank. The hula hoop and skipping rope are two formidable activities for reducing fat deposits on the hips, as is aquabiking.
Palper-rouler is an effective massage technique against cellulite, attacking fatty deposits and facilitating their elimination. Massage can be performed with cosmetic creams or essential oils. However, this manual method requires diligence and patience to achieve results.
Medical methods for removing fat from the hips
If you've already resorted to gentle methods and/or are in a hurry to win your battle against your love handles, don't hesitate to consult the doctors and aesthetic surgeons at La Clinique du Lac. Depending on your morphology and expectations, they will be able to suggest effective solutions to help you regain a harmonious silhouette.
Cryolipolysis, a no-surgery method
Cryolipolysis, also known as coolsculpting, uses cold to destroy fat cells. This technique is particularly indicated for moderate and localized fat deposits, and achieves good results in just a few sessions. The principle is simple: the fat under the skin is deeply cooled by a device that sucks in the area to be treated and cools it to below zero degrees for 45 minutes. The fat cells are then eliminated by natural means.
Come to Clinique du Lac for a silhouette day and let the team take care of you with a cryolipolysis session and treatments tailored to your specific needs.
Liposuction, an effective surgical technique
Liposuction of the hips is certainly the most appropriate technique for removing excess fat from this area. Excess fat is removed by suction through cannulas inserted under the skin via small incisions. This is a surgical procedure that requires a pre-operative assessment to rule out any contraindications, local or general anaesthesia depending on the case, and hospitalization of variable duration. The post-operative course is straightforward: you will need to wear a support garment, swelling and bruising will last a few weeks, and the final results can be appreciated between 3 and 6 months after the operation.
Contact Clinique du Lac to find out more about the various solutions for losing hips.