Hip reduction surgery: Has anyone done it?

I am starting this thread because my concerns aren't about excess fat, which is why I felt the need to speak up.
I am looking into surgical options to reduce the width of my hips. To be clear, liposuction, exercise, or weight loss won't help me; my issue is purely structural due to my genetics and wide bone structure. There is absolutely no fatty tissue on my hips. You can feel the bone immediately upon contact.

How complex is this procedure, and is it even performed here in the States? Has anyone here undergone this specific surgery? I would appreciate your insights.

Is anyone there? Has anyone heard of a procedure like this before? Any information at all would be appreciated...

Amy Rivera66 said:Nothing? Seriously? Has anyone even heard of a procedure like this? Give me something here, some info...

I haven’t heard of anything like that. We're talking about pelvic bones here—even if a surgery like that actually exists, it would be incredibly complicated. Since there's no medical necessity for it, it basically falls under elective or cosmetic surgery (assuming it's even a thing). Plus, if you could even find a surgeon to do it, you'd be footing the entire bill yourself because insurance won't touch it without a medical indication; it's just an "aesthetic" issue at that point. Major bone surgeries are reserved for severe malformations that actually interfere with someone being able to live a normal life.

Look, you aren't the only one dealing with this. It’s actually pretty common among people from certain parts of the States... especially if you've got some height on you...
If it really bothers you that much—like, it's actually traumatic—maybe try looking at it as an advantage instead. Just tone down the midsection a bit, and those wide hip bones will give you that hourglass shape all on their own, no effort required...
P.S. Work on building up your shoulders...

What is the worst part? Being short makes everything more noticeable. I have hips that look like they belong on someone at least 5'11". I don't have any extra body fat—I made that clear in my first post—it is strictly my bone structure. At 112 pounds and 5'4", these hips make me look barrel-shaped. Finding clothes that actually fit is an absolute nightmare. I have to buy pants two sizes up just to accommodate my hips, which means they are always 10 inches too long. Dresses and skirts? I am stuck wearing those frumpy A-line styles. It's exhausting. I have broad shoulders too, but that isn't even the main issue.

And here is the kicker: I recently read that pelvic bones are the only ones that continue to grow throughout your life, sometimes widening by up to two inches. Is there any way out? I am honestly willing to consider reduction surgery, provided the cost isn't astronomical and the risk of complications is low.

Take comfort in knowing there are guys out there with hips just like yours—they’ve got it even worse.
(I know at least two of them)
Forget about fantasizing over grinding your bones... just go buy some mid-rise skinny jeans with a slight flare. Make sure you keep your thighs looking relatively slim, because besides making your legs look longer, those heels the flares sit on aren't a bad look either.
I'm tall, I've got wide hips, and my shoulders are fairly broad too... if I stay thin, it looks great because my waist stays narrow and my frame naturally gives off that hourglass vibe. But if I gain even five pounds and it all goes (of course) to my stomach, I end up looking like a badger—or at the very least, a female wolverine.
Your bones are what they are; they're the foundation and you don't mess with the foundation. If you're really that desperate, you can always work with fat or muscle through exercise or whatever else you feel like experimenting with...
Women struggle enough with osteoporosis and nasty issues like hip fractures, and here you are wanting to grind away your own healthy bones... that's just not smart. 🙂
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...mortality.html

Honestly, I’m fed up with TV, fashion magazines, and every airbrushed model you see out there—it’s all part of the same problem. And don't even get me started on clothing. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers didn't deal with this nonsense; they didn't waste their time worrying about these ridiculous standards. I struggle to find pants for the same reason. Nowadays, the industry makes it easy for women with zero curves—those straight, boyish shapes—because that's what they design for. It used to be that a slim waist and wider hips were the definition of femininity, and women wore long, flowing skirts that actually highlighted those features. These modern trends are basically dictated by misogynistic men who want to tell us we aren't good enough, beautiful enough, or attractive enough just as we are. And you've fallen for it. Look, you are beautiful and attractive exactly as you are, curves and all. Highlight something you actually love about yourself and be grateful for it every single day. You're healthy, you're capable, and you aren't broken. You don't need any surgeries, slimming treatments, or "fixes."

It isn't about television or photoshopped models. It is simply about one specific physical trait I want to change. Just as people get implants, fix earlobes, or reshape a nose, I would choose to reduce my hips. I want to be happy in my own life.

My hips are far from ideal. If they were wider, perhaps it would be different, but for my height, they are excessive. The last time I measured, they were over 40 inches, which is too much for someone who is 5'4". I feel unattractive in almost everything I wear, and this prevents me from being happy now or in the future. I don't see them as an asset; I see them as a flaw. I suppose I could live with them if I have to, wearing the same clothes forever to hide them or avoiding the beach entirely, but what kind of life is that if you can't be at peace with yourself? 😢

Amy Rivera66 said:It isn’t even about TV or photoshopped women and all that—it’s just one specific thing about my body I want to fix. Just like people get implants, fix earlobes, or reshape a nose, I’d just reduce my hips. Honestly, just so I could actually be happy with myself.

And let's be real, my hips aren't exactly "flattering." If they were a bit wider, fine, but for someone who's only 5'4", they're way too much. Last time I measured, they were over 40 inches—that's just too much for my frame. I feel like I look awkward in almost everything I wear, and I'm not happy about it, nor will I ever be. I don't see them as an asset; I see them as a flaw. I guess I'll live with them if I absolutely have to—wearing the same clothes forever just to hide them or hiding away at the beach—but what kind of life is that if you can't even be happy with who you are? 😢

Oh honey, please—forget about the beach, the clothes, and all those insecurities.
What you actually need is a healthy relationship where you can learn about healthy sexuality and finally accept yourself as a healthy, beautiful, and desirable person...
Ignore those idiots on the beaches, in the news, and in magazines; they only exist to brainwash you, feed your complexes, and then make money off you.
The whole point and beauty of your hips is that they represent your fertility and your own sexuality, not some monkeys (who clearly have nothing better to do) debating whether they're big or small...
Your hips aren't a flaw, they are *you*—part of your identity. And you should realize that the fashion and beauty industries are dominated by gay men who would probably love to erase every sign of femininity just so everyone ended up looking like handsome men... if not little boys...
Just find a sport you enjoy, embrace your body, and learn to love every single inch of yourself...

Amy Rivera66 said:It’s not about TV or photoshopped models. It’s just one specific thing about my body I want to fix. People get implants, fix earlobes, or reshape noses—I’d just reduce my hips. Simply to be happier with my life.

My hips aren't exactly a beauty asset either. If they were wider, fine, but for my height, they’re just too much. Last time I measured, they were over 40 inches, which is overkill for someone who is 5'4". I look awkward in almost everything I wear, and it makes me miserable. I don't see them as a "feature"; I see them as a flaw. I guess I'll live with them if I have to, wearing the same clothes forever to hide them and avoiding the beach, but what kind of life is that if you can't even be happy with yourself? 😢

Well, I just measured mine. At 43 inches with a height of 5'6", apparently I should be looking into bone grinding—thanks for opening my eyes to that. My husband's eyes too. If he actually thought I looked that bad, he wouldn't have married me. I told you before: focus on the things you *do* like. Whether it's your hair, eyes, lips, smile, or chest... you definitely have something attractive about you. But look at me. I don't have any of those. Big nose, crooked teeth, thin hair, flat chest... so what am I supposed to do now? 🤣

Amy Rivera66 said:Nobody? Not a single word?? Has anyone even heard of a procedure like this? Any info at all...

Even Dr. Plastic Fantastic wouldn't touch that.

Good grief, do you have any idea how much a healthy hip matters? 😵

Maybe try therapy instead.

Look, my hips measure around 35 inches, which I guess is "ideal" by some standards, but honestly? It feels tiny. Anyone I know would tell me straight up that my butt is small and my hips are too narrow.

Good grief, be happy you actually have curves! And if you think finding decent clothes is a struggle for you, trust me, you’re wrong. My build is the polar opposite of yours. I can never find regular jeans that fit right because they always hang off my butt, so I’m stuck buying the super skinny, high-stretch pairs just so they actually look like clothing on my hips and rear instead of looking like someone just draped a coat hanger in fabric.

Just love your body for what it is. We all have things we don't like about ourselves, but those flaws are part of who we are. Embrace them.

Amy Rivera66 said:It’s not even about the TV or those photoshopped models. It's just one thing about my body I want to fix. People get implants, fix their ears, or resize a nose—I just want smaller hips. Honestly, just so I could finally be happy.

My hips aren't exactly anything to write home about either. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if they were a little wider, but for my height, they're just way too much. Last time I checked... More than 100... what a joke. That's way too much for someone like him. 5'4". I look like garbage in basically everything I wear. It’s making me miserable, and honestly, it probably always will be. I don't see my body as an asset—it's just a flaw. I guess I'll just live my life hiding under the same clothes every single day and avoiding the beach entirely, but what's even the point of living if you can't be happy with yourself? Just me, myself, and I. 😢

Even if I tracked down some Dr. Frankenstein to do the job, I’d probably have to rob a Chase branch first just to afford it. Honestly, trying to get an elective surgery like that without a medical reason? Probably illegal anyway. ☕

Look at me. 5'5", 140 lbs, 42-inch hips. I’m rocking leggings, a tunic, and high boots, and honestly? I feel sexy even in my mid-40s. I’m actually grateful for these hips because they got my kids out of my body without any drama. 🤣😍

Andrew Watson59 Asks:
I told you to focus on your own strengths. Is it your hair, your eyes, your smile, or something else? Surely there is something about you that people find attractive. But what if I truly have nothing? What if I struggle with my nose, my teeth, my thin hair, or my figure? What am I supposed to do then? 🤣

I possess none of those traits. A large nose, small eyes, a high forehead, no bust, and short legs. All I have are overly wide hips and a large rear. Is that not enough? 🤣

melloworca6 Asks:
I am built quite differently than you. Is there any hope of finding standard jeans that actually fit? I have to buy extra tight pairs with stretch just so they look decent on my hips and backside, rather than looking like they were pulled straight off a mannequin.

I have to buy two sizes up just to fit my hips and backside. Is that normal? 😢

silenttinker15 Asks:
Even if you managed to find a Dr. Frankenstein willing to perform such a procedure, wouldn't you need to bankrupt your local Chase branch first just to afford it? I suspect an operation like that, performed without a medical necessity, would be considered illegal. ☕

It exists. I first heard about that procedure during an episode of Sandra's talk show on ABC regarding aesthetic surgery. A woman was discussing how her husband had reduced what she called his "broad hips," and that was when I first became intrigued. 😁

Is there truly any life left here? Does anyone even care to respond? [Username] says:
The purpose and beauty of your curves should represent your fertility and your own sense of sexuality. Why should some idiots—who clearly have nothing better to do—spend their time debating whether they are big or small?
Your hips aren't a flaw; they are simply part of who you are. Haven't you noticed how the fashion and beauty industries are largely driven by certain agendas? They seem intent on stripping away femininity until everyone just looks like an interchangeable boy...

And I suppose that makes me the perfect machine for producing children, doesn't it? 🙂

Thank you all for the input. For now, it isn't feasible since I lack both the funds and the opportunity, but perhaps one day. I simply wanted to gather information so I am prepared if I ever decide to take this step. 🙂

Amy Rivera66 said:It’s definitely a thing. I first heard about that procedure on a talk show hosted by Sandra on ABC—the topic was aesthetic surgery. Some woman mentioned her husband had gone under the knife to reduce what she called "curvy hips," and that was my first moment of genuine interest. 😁

That reduction of "curvy hips" was actually liposuction—a routine fix for what people commonly call "saddlebags," or those stubborn deposits on the hips.

Carl Cox3, we’re essentially in the same boat here, though I suppose I’ve got a bit more height on my side than you do, but it's a shared struggle regardless.🙂
Right now, I’m dealing with jeans that are absolutely massive around the waist yet somehow an absolute nightmare to pull over my legs and hips—and yes, there's quite a bit of curves to contend with.🤣
Every single person I’ve vented to about this just tells me I’m being irrational and that having wide hips is actually a blessing, which I get, I really do, but finding a pair of denim pants that actually fit is becoming a total mission impossible.

Betty Cox30 said:That reduction in her hip area was likely liposuction. It is a routine procedure used to fix "saddlebags," which is just excess fat on the hips.

I am not certain if it was liposuction. It is possible, though my memory is hazy. Liposuction would not help me. If it were just fat, I could lose weight to achieve a better silhouette. But when it is bone structure, is there any alternative to surgery?

coastalangler7 said:Carl Cox3, we are in the same boat, even if I am slightly taller than you.🙂
Right now, I have jeans that are huge at the waist but barely fit over my legs and hips.🤣
Everyone I talk to tells me I'm crazy because they say wide hips are a blessing. I get that, but finding jeans that fit is mission impossible.

Only if those hips are proportional. When they are too wide, they aren't exactly 😬
Finding jeans is also mission impossible for me. If I find a pair that actually fits, I buy them immediately, but I often have to drive across half the city just to find them. Does nature make mistakes?😂

Yuna, you're not being serious 😍

Just head over to Alternative; I'm sure they'll have the answers 😁