Is leg contouring for real? See for yourself (and see what’s better)

Have a ton of extra foundation laying around? Here’s one way to use it. Leg contouring—using makeup to create the illusion of slimmer, shapelier, and er…shinier legs—is a mainstay of the modeling industry that’s enjoyed some renewed attention lately as summer gets underway.

We’ve come across several articles on the subject in recent weeks, including this one from Yahoo Beauty. You can watch several Instagram videos to see how it works—and we have to admit it’s kind of fascinating to watch the makeup artists and DIY’ers transform their legs from run-of-the-mill to runway-ready as they smear on various products.

Save the makeup for your face, consider leg contouring that lasts

While we’re impressed by the skill and ingenuity of these leg contouring aficionados, there are more practical, longer-lasting, and less messy ways to get sexier, toned legs. One we’re especially fond of (and highly experienced in): Liposuction!

While it’s often associated with reducing fat on the torso, liposuction is actually a very effective method for improving the shape of the entire leg. A skilled, experienced cosmetic surgeon can sculpt small areas such as the knees, calves, and ankles (goodbye cankles!) in precise detail, as well as remove excess fat from the inner or outer thighs, to achieve longer, leaner leg proportions with virtually invisible scarring. In terms of lasting results (and bronzer-free clothes), liposuction is leaps and bounds ahead of makeup.

A special that you & your legs will love

If you look at leg contouring and think “I could use a little of that,” now’s a great time to look into liposuction in Seattle—you’ll be walking right into one of our best liposuction specials ever! Through August 31, you can get up to 5 different areas of liposuction with Dr. Sobel for just $6,950. Get all the details here.

Questions? Call us at 425-453-9060 or contact us online anytime—we’ll be happy to help. Have some great leg contouring tips of your own? Feel free to post them in the comments below 🙂