26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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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.
Body Wrap reviews by RealSelf.com users
Avg cost $157
50% say Body Wrap was worth it
50% say Body Wrap was not worth it
12/23/07
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.
3/25/08
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.
3/26/08
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.
5/11/08
Thank you Redwood, CA!
I too was thinking of trying this wrap, but thanks to your review, I think I will pass.
6/8/08
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!
7/26/08
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.
8/21/08
Has anyone tried the "IT Works!" product?
10/25/08
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!!!
10/28/08
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"