The Lift Shape: Tried and tested
Claire Leighton heads to YourGP to try the leg lift - a beauty treatment that promises to get your pins in shape for summer.
Cards on the table time: my legs are not my best feature. They have never been slender, long or toned. They are more of the solid reliable type, an oak tree rather than a willow if you like.
So, any suggestion that their appearance could be vastly improved is generally met with a dubious raised eyebrow. It was with said eyebrow that my doubtful legs and I attended Lift Shape sessions at Edinburgh's YourGP. The treatment is supposed to give skin a firmer look, using radiofrequency waves to contract the collagen.
Sarah, the cosmetic technician, took a glance at my thighs and said six sessions would make a difference so off we went. In each session, she'd simply rub a hand piece gently over the area, which wasn't painful, it just felt similar to someone gently squeezing.
Still sceptical, I was shocked to see significant improvement after six sessions. Gone were the bumpy cellulite nasties and in their place, slimmer thighs and smoother skin. Whilst I’m not quite ready to break out the hotpants, I'll definitely feel more confident when my legs have to come out of hibernation this summer.
Prices start from £150. To book, call 0131 225 5656 or visit your-gp.com.