Sculpting the Perfect Silhouette for Beautiful Legs
Legendary pin-up icon of the WWII era, Betty Grable, quipped with perfect wit: “I became a star for two reasons, and I’m standing on them.”
As a singer, dancer and actress, Grable exuded confidence, and she put this down to feeling good about herself and loving the legs she had been given.
Smooth, toned, and beautifully contoured legs can make you feel amazing. Caring for your legs can transform how you carry yourself, whether it’s wearing your favourite dress, stepping into shorts on the first sunny day, or simply enjoying the freedom of silky, healthy skin.
Thankfully, today’s advances in aesthetic medicine allow anyone to refine, smooth, and contour their legs in ways that were once only possible through rigorous exercise or invasive surgery.
A popular option designed to enhance the appearance of the legs and frequently requested by our patients is the Hollywood Legs treatment, which provides a comprehensive solution for addressing a variety of common leg-related concerns in a single session.
In Pursuit Of The ‘Perfect Leg’
Is there such a thing as the perfect leg? Some have highlighted symmetry, muscle tone and smooth skin as important contributors towards beautiful legs.
There also seems to be an awakening in women to ‘love the skin they’re in’ and to nurture and care for, or enhance, what they have been given. This means that instead of aiming for unattainable legs, women are embracing treatments which enhance their natural structure. As part of this quest to enhance their legs, they want specific concerns addressed.
Genetics, lifestyle, hormonal shifts, and ageing can all influence the legs’ appearance. According to a Venaforce‑led study reported by Marie Claire, 47% of British women said they are ashamed of their legs. The same survey found that 60% of women felt too embarrassed to wear skirts or dresses in public because of their legs. It also reported that 17% of women believed their legs have held them back in life in some way.
The bottom line is, as much as we love Betty Grable, we don’t all feel as good about our legs as she did. However, with our Hollywood Legs treatment, walking the Red Carpet with confidence can become a reality for many of our patients. Because, at 111 Harley St., we aim to help all our patients feel great in the body (and skin) they are in.
The 111 Harley St. Approach To Leg Enhancement
Sometimes, transforming the appearance of the legs requires more than exercise or topical skincare. It often involves addressing the underlying muscle structure. This is precisely where our Hollywood Legs treatment offers a solution: a non‑surgical injectable procedure designed to sculpt and refine the calves, creating a sleek and elongated silhouette.
The treatment uses Botox (botulinum toxin) to reduce the bulk of the calf muscles, resulting in an elongated, more elegant leg shape. Since Botox works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction, it temporarily reduces muscle activity, promoting muscle hypotrophy, a gentle reduction in muscle size, and resulting in a narrower, more refined calf contour. And targeting the gastrocnemius, the primary calf muscle, the treatment relaxes and softens its appearance, helping to create the illusion of a longer lower leg to achieve a red‑carpet-ready contour.
Because individual muscles respond differently, your 111 Harley St. practitioner typically begins with a conservative dose to observe the muscle’s response and avoid excessive relaxation. This helps ensure you achieve the optimal results and that your aesthetic goals are strategically met.
When Botox is used for body contouring and creating hypotrophy of the muscle, it lasts between 6-8 months. This lasts a lot longer than traditional Botox for wrinkles, as it is injected into the muscle that is not overworked or involved in muscle movement. which is another benefit of this treatment. However, a healthy lifestyle helps maintain results, and we usually recommend that you return to exercising 3-7 days after your treatment.
For a more comprehensive approach to leg contouring, the Hollywood Legs procedure can be combined with various other treatments, including skin-tightening procedures such as Accent Prime.
Loving The Legs You Have Been Given
Ultimately, the true measure of leg beauty is not found in meeting a fixed ideal, but in how confident you feel in your own skin. It’s okay not to have legs like Betty Grable. Your legs are unique, and they are worth treating like V.I.P.s. This is what Hollywood Legs is all about!
Actress Heidi Klum said she believed women needed to have the confidence to show off their unique features. She expressed that she believed legs looked more beautiful when you showed them off with confidence, poise and grace: “The reason most people don’t like their legs is because they don’t show them enough. Confidence makes them look even better.”
Our legs carry us through every chapter of life, and for this reason, treating them is an investment in feeling your best, every single day.
