In short, hip dips are caused by your genetics. Dr. Ross Perry, medical director of CosmedicsUK, comfortingly describes them as a "completely normal anatomical phenomenon." He says: "They are caused when one's hip bone is located higher than his or her femur, causing fat and muscle to cave inward."

How are hip dips formed?

Hip dips occur where the skin is tethered, or attached, to the deeper part of your thigh bone, called the trochanter. These indentations are more noticeable in some people. This is due to the amount and distribution of fat and muscle in your body structure.

Can you change hip dips?

'Although the amount of body fat you have can make hip dips more noticeable and they can be the result of having a higher level of muscle mass, it's important to remember that hip dips are a part of your bone structure, and while you can enhance your body shape through exercise and diet, you cannot change your bone ...