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Didn't Do a Thing for Me

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Updated 20 May 2008
Posted 8 Dec 2007
Not Worth It
Spent: $160 in Redwood City, CA

I noticed there are no reviews on body wrapping, and I even tried to find reviews through a web search before I scheduled the appointment. I was curious about this after seeing a segment on TV that this type of Body Wrapping (I think the brand is Slender Wrap) is guaranteed to take inches off permanently. I did not go into this procedure with high expectations. I am basically close to the weight I want to be and exercise and eat very well, but I thought it would be nice to firm up a bit more and maybe to "compact" myself a bit...if I lost 1/4 to 1/2 inch in my thighs or waist I would consider it worth it.

The procedure consisted of being measured all over, being wrapped in ace bandages that have been soaked in this mineral solution which is supposed to be cleansing. You then get on an exercise machine for 3 15 minute increments with 5 minutes in the sauna and bastings in between. The bandages are taken off and voila, you are supposed to have lost all these inches. The procedure itself took almost 2 hours (a big chunk of time to sacrifice out of your day!). It was not uncomfortable really but was of course awkward to try to move around tightly wrapped in bandages. It also got a little cold at times.

When I was measured just after, I has lost basically 1/4 inch in my thighs and 1/4 inch in my waist. Since they take about 15-20 measurements, the technician proudly announced that I'd lost 8 inches overall. I followed the after care instructions and measured myself ove rthe course of the next few days only to find that my measurements went back to exactly what they were before the wrap.

I would consider this a total waste of money. I knew I was taking a chance, and I was very skeptical about how this could possibly work. I should have followed my instinct. I was surprised that I didn't see more reviews from real people on this procedure.

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Mary Lee (unregistered guest) 22 Dec 2007
I think this review is for a normal body wrap which works on dehydrating you. This differs from the Suddenly Slender system and I would not consider this review to be accurate.
ChubbyKitty (unregistered guest) 25 Mar 2008
This review mentions seems the same one as I had; Suddenly Slender system. My result is similar to the reviewer; minor inches lost. (0.1 or 0.2 here and there) However, it does tone up a little bit and it lasts for 4-6 weeks. My two cents: if you happen to have lot of loose skins, it might help. Otherwise, head to the gym.
raya (unregistered guest) 25 Mar 2008
I had written the first review a few months ago and saw the above comments...so just to clarify, the system they used on me was the Suddenly Slender system. Their website and brochure specifies this and is full of testimonials. I felt compelled to write the review because I have seen this system touted on TV shows and seen these "testimonials" but had never talked to anyone who had the procedure. Perhaps my experience was so disappointing because I maintain quite a healthy lifestyle and apparently this "works" via some sort of detox...who knows but it didn't do a thing for me. I remain happy with my workout regimen, healthy eating and yoga, and lots of sleep.
Seattle, WA (unregistered guest) 10 May 2008
Thank you Redwood, CA! I too was thinking of trying this wrap, but thanks to your review, I think I will pass.
CG (1 post) 7 Jun 2008
Wow! I live in East Bay area and was just wondering about the body wrap thing. After having my 1st baby, my body still feels like bloated. Thanks to your review. Saved a lot people!
Cathleen (1 post) 25 Jul 2008
I can't believe the negative reviews on the wrap. I love this wrap! It's the only process that helps my cellulite and my body always feels so refreshed. I know there are lots of different salons, so maybe the results vary per salon. Anyway, I love this wrap and felt its worth the money. I have had 7 already.
Texas (6 posts) 21 Aug 2008

Has anyone tried the "IT Works!" product?

cammic (1 post) 25 Oct 2008
We must know if the writer of the article was a client, who was already at her goal weight works out, has a lean body, or if she like the majority of women is flabby, overweight, etc. This is important to know, as most writers of these articles, are small, if so, she lost what she should have lost. This wrap (Suddenly Slender Wrap) is for all body types, and I should know, I've given it for over 13 years, successfully, and it's amazing! I've taken clients from as much as a 18 to a 6, have the proof, the list goes on. I've even worked with extremely small clients, and have still reshaped them. The write of this article, I'm sure only had one SSL Wrap, I'm sure, and this is wrong, because the average person, sucks up the minerals, I've had Vegan clients who eat great, suck up the minerals, when this happens, the loss is less, and in this case they are immediately rescheduled, for their next appointment, within 2 to 3 days. It also depends on where the reader went for their Wrap, sorry to say, there are several, whom I would never let Wrap me,as for the SSL Wrap to be effective, the client must be Wrapped ''RIGHT'', otherwise the client will only Detox. I challenge the writer of this story to come to Inches Away in Farifield, and let us work with their body, we will take before and after photos! {edited phone number}, please refer to the article on realself.com. I guarantee we will change your shape, if you have something to lose, and if your body is perfectly fine in great shape, and you are already at your goal weight, then you will detox, and will only work on shaping, as no one has a perfect body! I am Camille Pernell of Inches Away in Fairfield Ca. 94533, My sister and I have done the Suddenly Slender Wraps, the longest in California. (We are in Northern Ca) Wrapping since ''96'', and love it, we have clients who have been coming since we started, if the SSL Wrap is given correctly, your client will lose inches and reshape, I recently had 20 wraps, and lost 4 sizes, it's all about how you wrap!!!
caliThin (unregistered guest) 28 Oct 2008
Seriously, Camille, you have to be kidding that you lost 4 sizes and kept them off. Body wraps are temporary (at best). If they worked as you preach, wouldn't you have hundreds of women lining up outside your doors? Surely Oprah would have you on her show, talking about a miracle solution that not even the greatest minds at pharmaceutical companies have achieved with the backing of millions of dollars in research. Just sell what you really offer vs. "guarantees"
indig0m0m (2 posts) 11 Mar 2009
I have had several of these wraps from different locations and the results have varied. The best results were actually from the much less expensive ones. The really expensive "spa" location did nothing and I bought a 5 pack. The skill of the technician really is a factor I will say that sometimes the results look okay, but it is very temporary. You can guess that from Camille's post. She has many clients that come to her repeatedly. There is a reason they return - they results just dont last. I have always held a very good diet/exercise regime so I get upset when I am told the results were because I didnt take care of myself afterwards. The wrap just isnt meant to last that long - your body will take the shape is feels it is supposed to have. If you want to see for sure if you have results when you go for a wrap (the measurements mean nothing to me and I cant tell visually), wear your tightest pair of jeans in. You will know right away when you put them back on if it worked.
REDDEERCANANDA (unregistered guest) 7 May 2009

I have to say since I have a very true success story with the suddenly slender body wraps that reviews are great and all but one should try it before judging! I went from spending thousands of dollers on LA weightloss just to lose 5 lbs in a year and a half and have people tell me I must be cheating....why would I spend tons of money to cheat?!?!?! I tried working out 6 times/week and eating very very healthy plus I am a dance teacher so being active and eating healthy has ALWAYS been a part of my life! I found that nothing seemed to be helping me. So I sucked it up and tried Sudden;t slender THE body wrap and in 3 short months went from a size 15 to a comfortable size 9!!! I have only done a few maintenance wraps since then and still feel amazing! So if you're doubting the body wraps, do yourself a favor and reserch them before you commit! Some body wraps have inch loss claims but all it is, is dehydrating you!!! Suddenly Slender body wraps are detoxifying and remineralizing plus you're active!! The Health and Wellness Spa did not put me in a sauna nor did they encourage me to sweat. They base it on circulation not on over heating!!! Just a piece of mind for those of you wanting to try it out :)

certifiedPT1965 (1 post) 11 Sep 2009
Body wraps are a temporary solution at best. They don't really "help" with much of anything. You can buy all the unnecessary products that go along with and waste money OR you can do something that is FREE. In my opinion a good healthy diet and regular exercise is the ONLY way. Things like this come and go, but good common sense along with a healthy diet and exercise is TRULY what it takes! If you don't know how to diet ask someone who does or find a diet that works best for you. If you don't know what types of exercises are best for you ask someone who does. I realize there are exceptions to every rule, but when are people going to realize they don't have to spend a ton of money to get or stay healthy?
Katy, TX (1 post) 11 Jan 2012

It is not about spending a ton of money, it is about not wanting to go to the gym and not wanting to eat right. We all know how to lose weight, we all know we should work out and we should not put that twinkie in our mouth. But, when you get to the fact at hand, most people do not want to do without that twinkie or go to the gym and sweat. It boils down to lack of motivation and looking for an easy fix. Looking for a bandaid to fix a bad habbit.... and just like a bandaid, it is temporary. Lifestyle changes last, bandaids dont.

truth123 (1 post) 17 Aug 2010
A lot of result depend on our body. Alot of quick results with nothing to hold on to. Im over wieght & the money i spend on lose could have bought me a second house or i could have just sucked out w/lipo. i tried wraps to they or ok but i treid that "it works" and i got great resul went from 26 to 18. I drink water all the time and work out. Thats the way hold on to yuor results. These wrap R not a long term answer. they R to get u there and you have to stay there. It a Helping hand only!! It the same as working out U do get result then nothing you will gain.
wrapper4eva (1 post) 15 Feb 2011
My first wrap was in 1996 also...I have had about 15 since then, some years none some years 2 or 3. I am there biggest fan, There is no telling what my body would look like if I had not been doing it...No sub for moderate diet and exercise, another avenue, to complete the package...As I get older I do want it more ofter. Your are firmer from head to toe. You do have some suggested rules to follow to get the best experience...You should notice your clothes fitting better every time and if you don't go crazy with diet is it sustainable! You have to have a person that understands the concept of the wrapping and some of the benefits and you will see even more results and more inches (not pounds lost) Firm Believer!!
pinkonyx (1 post) 25 Jul 2011
I am using body wraps, proper diet and exercise to achieve my goal. I lost 10 lbs in 7 weeks altogether. I was going to a gym and watching my diet and was not too successful. I added the wraps and I feel and look better. I recommend the wraps in conjunction with proper diet and exercise regime.
Dariz (2 posts) 4 Aug 2011
It's so sad how some people don't realize that itworks is a way of starting out a new lifestyle. Wraping yourself will not do the trick on its own. It's to give you a boost and not to depend onit alone. I started eating healthier foods and working out before doing a wrap. It helps with a new routine. After starting a light workout session I decided to do a body wrap and it helped a big deal. I did my own wraps. Look it up on line. When you learn to detox your body you make it easier for your body to get rid of toxins especially in the colon and in return you will start dropping lbs. Did you know that pure aloe vera gel and grape seed oil are great for detox? Start there but depending on just one item is expecting too much...Good luck
PennySA (3 posts) 16 Sep 2011
I agree with Dariz. I wrapped two days into a new diet. It gave me exactly the boost I needed (3 1/2 inches lost, stayed lost). I was very skeptical, but since it was only $20, I went for it. So glad I did! (Full disclosure, after wrapping my arms next and getting great results, I decided I HAD to sell them; and yes, people ARE lined up to use them). (and they don't cost anything close to the $200 listed above)
Satisfied_customer234 (6 posts) 15 Oct 2011
Hi i'm thinking of trying a body wrap because i found this discount on cudo, so i guess why not.
Just for the sake of experimenting.
I'm not doing it to expect a miracle,
But I believe in trying anything once.
Although i prefer natural methods to the random stuff us humans come up with, still i think good on you people that have tried and been happy.
Who ever says that they work out and eat a perfect diet and still have inches to lose, please prove to me how that is possible.
I have super bad circulation and supposed to be prone to cellulite but i work out and eat well and have managed to beat that.
I reckon with exercise, find what works for you, if you don't see results work harder.
Same thing with the diet(by diet i mean the real meaning of it, things you consume on a daily basis not a name for things you deny), if you don't speed up your metabolism and burn the stuff you consume then you will naturally gain weight.
When you look at models and celebrities at a point of their best, They did not only work their butts off to get that body but ate super well.
So don't give me any of this in her genes.
Yes its rare but at times unfortunately some of these lucky people have a gift that's hereditary.
But for the rest of us normal people i suggest we stop shoving those disgusting protein bars down our throats and eat whole foods like fruits and veggies and even join a fancy cooking class to improve your skills in the kitchen. Make eating and cooking fun rather then count every calorie.
And as for this, i hope it has some sort of result, If it doesn't then i guess it's not for me.
But i guess it'd be pretty cool to think that you can burn fat by doing nothing.
:)
PennySA (3 posts) 15 Oct 2011


But the ingredients are all natural. Hope it's OK to put a link. You can see an ingredient list here: http://www.apennyforyourwraps.com/how-the-wraps-work It's just putting the power of botanicals to a new use. :-)
Turbocat (2 posts) 3 Feb 2012
Google the ingredients, see what they are before using the product. Question people, why not make a home wrap? Anyone out there that has done this?
Dariz (2 posts) 3 Feb 2012
I have done my own body wraps and it has been working tremendously. I use aloe vera, vitamin e oil,pure lemon juice and african shea butter. I purchased a derma roller on line and right after a hot bath and using the derma roller, I applied all those incredients in my problem area. Not only does it help with lbs but it helps to tighten your body so that it is not saggy and it hepls to heal and diminish stretch marks. You just need to be patient and have a healthy eating habit so that results are greater...good luck
Megan P (Community Manager - 1,335 posts) 3 Feb 2012

Really? I'd love to hear how you do it! How long do you leave it on, do you cover it with anything, etc. It sounds like you are getting good results!

Turbocat (2 posts) 4 Feb 2012
I have my own aloe plants that should be even better. I will look for a derma roller. Has anyone bought the blue and or red lights to improve their skin, wrinkles and help aking joints?

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