Sad, flat, shapeless, or even sagging buttocks… You really don’t love your bottom! You rely on all sorts of tricks to hide it and dream of a firm, rounded rear. Don’t panic! Here are a few tips to fight sagging buttocks and help you avoid going under the knife.
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Why do I have sagging buttocks?
1- Genetics
Unfortunately, we rarely get to choose our body shape. Heredity — and therefore genetics — makes that decision for us! Some women tend to store fat around the thighs, others around the stomach… and some are naturally blessed with a fuller bottom. The culprit: the location and number of adipocytes (fat-storing cells) that we “inherit”. Because yes, subcutaneous fat can sometimes work in our favour, starting with giving the skin its structure. So if you notice that a sagging bottom runs in the family, there’s a good chance you’ve inherited that body type.
2- Lack of exercise
In most cases, sagging buttocks come down to insufficient muscle development. If you do little or no exercise, it’s no surprise your bottom lacks lift. The gluteal muscles are underdeveloped, leaving the buttocks with neither volume nor firmness. Add to that the occasional cellulite and skin laxity… and it can really take a toll on your confidence and your silhouette!
3- The result of weight loss
A significant weight loss can bring a few unwanted side effects, including muscle loss. When the body is in a caloric deficit, it draws energy from all its reserves — fat stores, but also muscle tissue. The muscle loss that comes with weight loss can very well affect the gluteal muscles. The result: buttocks that tend to flatten, lose firmness and sag. On top of that, significant weight loss can sometimes lead to skin laxity. The skin tends to hang loose — including the skin on the buttocks!
4- Age
And since we’re on the subject of skin changes, let’s keep going! With age, the skin naturally loses elasticity. The culprit: a decline in collagen and elastin production — the elastic fibres that keep our skin supple and resilient. Ageing also means muscle loss: it’s estimated that between the ages of 40 and 90, we can lose up to 40% of our muscle mass. Quite something! The causes include hormonal decline, reduced nutrient absorption from food, and inflammatory processes. So yes, getting older can sometimes go hand in hand with sagging buttocks.
Our 6 tips to lift and shape sagging buttocks
1- Get moving !
To get a rounder, perkier bottom, there’s no magic formula: you have to work for it! That said, not all sports are ideal for toning the glutes. Some are actually best avoided: seated sports, for instance, aren’t the most effective. So skip the bike (unless you’re tackling steep hills out of the saddle), the aquabike, rowing and the rowing machine. Instead, go for:
- Roller skating, which is ideal for lifting sagging buttocks and will also give you dream legs !
- Hiking, because climbing hills is great for the glutes!
- Swimming, especially the front crawl, as the leg kicks really target the gluteal muscles.
- Dancing, particularly ballroom styles (rock, salsa, mambo), zouk, African dance… and samba, for a truly Brazilian bottom!
- Gliding sports (surfing, skiing, snowboarding) demand balance and serious leg work, targeting the thighs and glutes.
2- Invest in targeted skincare
What if the right skincare could help firm up your bottom? As mentioned above, skin firmness plays a huge role in how lifted your buttocks look. So it’s well worth taking care of your skin and keeping it properly hydrated. A targeted skincare routine seems like the right move:
The Buttocks Firming Cream helps give a toned appearance by improving skin firmness and elasticity to lift the buttocks. The bottom looks rounder and less slack, thanks to fenugreek seeds, known for helping to add volume to a targeted area without storing fat.
3- Choose the right clothes
When it comes to lingerie, a little cheating is perfectly allowed. The days of old-fashioned shapewear are long gone! Today you’ll find incredibly feminine, supremely comfortable shaping underwear that offers unbeatable support. Go for second-skin sculpting lingerie and choose cuts that flatter the bottom: push-up briefs, shaping shorts — the options are amazing!
And what to wear on top? High-waisted pieces are your best friend: tailored cigarette trousers, pencil skirts, paired with crop tops or short-cut jumpers. Build a structured silhouette through your outfit choices: the goal is to highlight your waist, elongate your legs and create a streamlined look, rather than drawing attention to a slightly sagging bottom. The occasional heel works wonders too — it’ll lengthen your figure and improve your posture in all the right ways! Avoid anything that does your bottom no favours: low-rise trousers, shapeless joggers or tight-fitting clothes that cling to your buttocks. You can go back to wearing slims once you’ve rediscovered a beautiful bottom !
4- Try fitness training
To get a rounder bottom, there’s no secret: you need to build muscle. In addition to your regular sport, incorporate a few fitness moves into your daily routine. Lunges, squats, resistance band exercises (such as leg raises or glute bridges): these moves should help you build muscle and regain some shape! If you’re not sure where to start, plenty of fitness tutorials are available online — both video and photo guides. There are even programmes dedicated to home workouts… You can also try our Fitness Resistance Band Kit : it includes a resistance band specially designed for all “firm glutes” exercises, plus 3 coaching guides to support you through your fitness routine. No more excuses to skip your beautiful bottom fitness sessions!
5- Eat more protein
Muscles love protein! If you’re getting serious about your bottom and getting back into sport, your diet needs to follow suit. For meat lovers, opt for lean white meats such as poultry or veal. Fish is also an excellent source of lean protein, and the choice is endless. For vegetarians, there are plenty of great protein sources too: eggs, cottage cheese, and plant-based proteins (soy, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, legumes). Just make sure to keep your meals balanced, incorporating your protein intake as part of a healthy, varied diet (fruit and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, regular hydration).
6- Massage your buttocks
Why not make the most of what technology has to offer in terms of massage, to reshape and lift your bottom? Today, many handheld massagers can help sculpt and tone the silhouette, starting with our Slimming Device. It draws on a tried-and-tested massage technique — effleurage massage. This massager features 3 massage heads to help redefine your silhouette. A daily 15-minute massage per cheek delivers visible results in as little as 7 days! Users speak for themselves: 93% of them recommend our slimming massage device. So say goodbye to sagging buttocks and hello to a lifted, rounded rear!
