What do Marilyn Monroe, Christina Hendricks, and Kim Kardashian have in common? Besides being gorgeous, they all share one iconic trait: an enviable hourglass shape. Yet, do you know that you don’t need to be born with an hourglass shape to achieve one?
With today’s advancements in cosmetic surgery, several procedures can help you get your ideal figure.
Here are some of the top procedures to consider if you want to achieve an hourglass silhouette:
Liposuction
When you lose weight, your body will burn off the easier-to-lose fats before targeting the more stubborn ones. If you can’t get rid of the latter, liposuction is the answer.
Liposuction helps enhance your natural curves for a more hourglass body. Likewise, if you have a naturally straight figure, it can give you curves by removing fat from your waist and hips.
Some of the most common types of liposuction include:
| Types | Functions | Targeted Areas |
| Tumescent Liposuction | This type of liposuction uses a high-pressure jet of saline solution to break up fat cells, making them easier to suction out. | On larger body areas, such as the thighs, stomach, and back |
| Ultrasound-Assisted Lipoplasty (UAL) | This type of liposuction uses sound waves to break fat cells. | On areas that are hard to treat with traditional liposuction, such as the neck and arms |
| Power-Assisted Lipoplasty (PAL) | This type of liposuction uses a vibrating cannula to break up and remove fat cells. It’s less invasive and often results in less bruising and swelling. | On small, delicate areas like the chin, jawline, and knees |
Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck ejects excess skin and fat from the waist. Besides that, this procedure addresses several issues, such as:
- Loose skin around the stomach area that has lost its elasticity
- Excess fat in the abdominal area resistant to diet and exercise
- Separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, which often occurs during pregnancy
Likewise, a tummy tuck helps create an hourglass silhouette by reshaping your waistline. In fact, when done correctly by a skilled cosmetic surgeon like Dr. Nick Masri, a tummy tuck can give you a narrower waistline and shapelier hips.
Dr. Nidal Masri will not only remove any excess skin and fat from your stomach area; he will also contour your waistline to give you more definition.
In some cases, Dr. Masri may also use liposuction to remove pockets of stubborn fat from your hips or thighs. Doing so will further help create an hourglass silhouette by adding more definition to your curves.
Breast Augmentation
If you’re looking to achieve an hourglass silhouette, breast augmentation can help. Here’s how:
Breast Augmentation Can Improve Your Proportion
Do you have a naturally tiny waist but feel like your hips and breasts are disproportionately large? If so, breast augmentation can help balance out your proportions.
This procedure will create the illusion of an hourglass silhouette, even if your natural body type is more rectangular. For best results, consult Dr. Nick Masri, who can help you choose the right implant for your desired look.
Breast Augmentation Can Give You Curves in All the Right Places
One of the hallmarks of an hourglass figure is having curves in all the right places. Unfortunately, not everyone has curvy hips and a voluptuous bust.
But even if you have a more straight-up-and-down body type, breast augmentation can give you curves. Plus, the implants add fullness and volume to the breasts, giving them a rounder shape.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
BBL is a fat transfer procedure that uses liposuction to remove fat from problem areas like the stomach, love handles, and thighs.
Dr. Nick Masri injects this fat into the buttocks to create a fuller, shapelier appearance. Also, it improves the appearance of the upper arms, calves, and breasts.
And aside from an hourglass-shaped figure, BBL can also help improve your proportions. To do it, Dr. Masri will perform BBL to make your waist appear smaller than your hips and buttocks. This can give you a slimmer, more youthful appearance.
Also, there are many other benefits of BBL. These benefits include:
- Improving the appearance of cellulite
- Lifted buttocks
- Increased self-confidence
- Increased clothing options
Butt Implants
Butt implants are what they sound like— inserted silicone implants into the buttocks to create a fuller, rounder look. These implants come in different sizes and shapes, so you can select the right one for your body type and goals.
Besides, butt implants can also help you achieve an hourglass silhouette. If you have a pear-shaped body, implants can help balance out your proportions and give you a curvier look. Plus, since buttocks implants are in silicone, they feel and look very natural.
On top of that, butt implants offer several benefits, including the following:
- Improve your posture. One often-overlooked benefit of having larger buttocks is that it can help improve your posture. That’s because when your behind is adequately supported, it takes the pressure off your lower back and spine. So if you’ve been dealing with years of back pain, getting butt implants might be the key to finally finding relief.
- Improve your proportions. One reason why people get butt implants is to improve their body proportions. If you’re unhappy with how your butt looks about the rest of your body, implants can help create a more balanced look.
- Make exercise easier. Another surprising benefit of larger buttocks is that they can make exercise easier—mainly cardio. That’s because having more muscle mass in your behind helps you generate more power when you walk or run. And it makes it easier to get your heart rate up and stay in shape. So if you’ve been struggling to stick to an exercise routine, getting implants could be just what you need to help get yourself over the hump.
Boost your confidence. One of the most well-known benefits of butt implants is that they can do wonders for your self-esteem and confidence levels. If you’ve always felt self-conscious about your flat or saggy behind, getting implants can help you love your body—and show it off with pride.