No, hip dips and saddle bags are not the same. Hip dips are the inward curves or indentations that some people have on the sides of their hips, where the femur meets the pelvis. They are a natural and normal feature of the human body that are caused by the shape and position of the hip bones and muscles. Saddle bags are the pockets of excess fat that accumulate on the sides of the waist, above the hips. They are caused by excessive fat accumulation, which can be influenced by factors such as diet, exercise, genetics, hormones, and age.\r
Hip dips and saddle bags have different effects on the body and different ways to reduce or enhance their appearance. Hip dips do not affect your physical performance or functionality, and they cannot be changed by diet or exercise, as they are related to your bone structure. However, you can try to fill out your hips with muscle mass, wear supportive and shaping clothing, use fillers or shapewear, or embrace and celebrate your uniqueness. Saddle bags can be a sign of poor health or increased risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. They can be reduced by diet and exercise, as they are related to your body fat percentage. You can try to eat healthily, stay active, do strength training, target your oblique muscles, or use liposuction or surgery.