Venus Clinic is a hospital where only liposuction and fat transplant surgery is performed, minimizing the incidence of complications and always ready for the best results.

Point Liposuction - Creating the Apple Hip Contour

; This procedure transforms an uneven, asymmetric pelvic contour with alternating bulges and depressions into a three-dimensional, feminine apple-shaped hip line.

Buttock Apple Line

The Buttock Apple Line liposuction addresses buttock ptosis (sagging) through a hip-up (buttock-up) procedure, while also targeting the bilateral hip bulges and lateral thigh saddlebag areas.

HIPS / BUTTOCKS / LATERAL THIGHS

The hips, buttocks, and lateral thighs are considered a single cosmetic unit. The contour line extending from the hips above the pelvis, down through the buttocks, and along the lateral thighs represents one of the most aesthetically significant feminine features alongside the breasts. Therefore, simultaneous liposuction of all three areas is essential to create a beautiful, feminine pelvic contour.

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Removing fat from the lateral and inferior aspects of the buttocks causes the buttock tissue to gather centrally, creating the appearance of longer legs. This is commonly referred to as the "hip-up" effect -- more accurately termed the "buttock-up" effect -- where previously sagging buttocks appear lifted and perky, creating a more attractive, sensuous contour.

The buttocks are one of the most common areas requiring revision surgery. The procedure is technically demanding and often yields limited results, which is why many clinics exclude this area during thigh liposuction. This is particularly problematic for patients with relatively large buttocks, as thigh liposuction alone can make the buttocks appear even larger and more ptotic.

The buttocks, along with the breasts, symbolize femininity. An ideal buttock has adequate volume with natural, rounded contours, making it one of the most frequently requested treatment areas. Venus Clinic has extensive expertise in buttock lifting, augmentation, and reduction procedures. When performing combined thigh and buttock liposuction, patients wear a thong for before-and-after comparison photos to showcase the balanced result, reflecting our emphasis on the overall contour from the abdomen through the buttocks, thighs, and calves.

1. Ideal Candidates

; Patients who are not overall obese but have disproportionate lateral thigh fullness that makes the legs appear short and the silhouette unnatural. Depending on the individual's buttock size and pelvic shape, treatment options include: buttock-up alone, buttock-up with reduction, buttock-up with hip contouring, or buttock-up combined with fat transfer for augmentation.

2. Design Example 1

; This design is most effective for patients whose buttocks are relatively small compared to the thighs and who have prominent lateral thigh saddlebags. The procedure corrects buttock ptosis (buttock-up) and reduces the saddlebags, transforming the outer contour of the thighs and pelvis into a smooth, feminine curve. As the saddlebags diminish and the bulge repositions upward, the legs appear visibly longer. Patients with significant lateral thigh protrusion achieve the greatest cost-to-benefit ratio.

3. Design Example 2

; For patients with prominent lateral thigh saddlebags and relatively large buttocks, the treatment includes buttock ptosis correction along with comprehensive buttock and hip contouring. When the buttocks are large, the entire buttock and hip area is treated for overall pelvic balance and harmony. When the buttocks are small, a buttock-up procedure is performed, potentially combined with fat transfer augmentation for enhanced volume.

4. Advantages

Creates a balanced, harmonious, and naturally feminine pelvic contour by proportioning the lateral thighs and buttocks.
When combined with lower back (sacral area) liposuction, a beautiful S-line silhouette is visible from both the side and rear views.
Cost-effective procedure.
Incisions are concealed within the natural creases of the groin and infragluteal fold, leaving virtually invisible scars.
Rapid recovery with minimal disruption to daily activities.

5. Apple Line Liposuction Cases

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CASE II

; In addition to Apple Line liposuction, the entire buttock area along with the upper pelvis and flanks can be included to create a naturally flowing pelvic contour.