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Suddenly Slender Body Wrap - Waste of Time and Money - Reading, PA

Nurse7456
posted 2 years ago

Not Worth It
Cost: $125
Reading, PA

I wanted to firm up for a beach vacation - so I...

16 Dec 2010

I wanted to firm up for a beach vacation - so I researched the body wrap systems and read that most experiences were positive as far as losing inches. So I went, and was totally disappointed. It took approximately 2 hours. I was wrapped in ace bandages soaked in some kind of mineral solution. Then I was placed on a "Gizelle" exercise machine for three 15 minute sessions, being "basted" in between with the solution. It was somewhat uncomfortable,quishy liquid coming down my legs, plastic bags on my hands and feet to collect the fluid, hobbling back and forth swaddled in bandages. It would have all been worth it had it worked! I noticed absolutely no change. My clothes fit just the same. I did not seem any firmer. Complete waste of time and money.

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My Doctor: name not provided

Whole procedure was a waste of money

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It Works Wraps by Darlene 9 Jul 2012

I have been using It Works Body Wraps and I am losing inches. If there was a miracle body wrap out there, then these are it. It also reduced the visibility of my stretch marks. I am excited at the results I am seeing.

Taffy1 9 Mar 2012

Oh, also to Chris...as far as stretch marks, yes they can be helped with a body wrap or a special cream as long as there are "live" cells. In other words, if the stretch mark is still a bit red, there is circulation which is evidence of cells that are alive. If the mark is white and flat, it's dead skin and a wrap can only help the appearance of the stretch mark by skin tightening...bringing the skin closer together so they appear thinner. That's about it:-)

Taffy1 9 Mar 2012

To Chris, then how do you explain body wraps which take a before and after fat% and bmi and after the wrap there is a reduction in both? There is a combination of lymphatic drainage and increased circulation in some body wraps, like the one I do in my wellness spa which is a detox wrap and causes fat % reduction, therfore inch loss. Yes I agree that some wraps are water loss wraps which is very unhealthy. Don't have a wrap unless the spa has taken a fat % , bmi and weight, most do not do this but I do. If you lose weight your bmi will drop a bit but if the fat % stays the same, it's water loss!

Opal33 27 Nov 2011

They are great for moisturizing the skin, but there's no way that being wrapped in plastic or herbal potions can cause fat loss. If they could there wouldn't be a fat person alive! As to stretch marks, these are literally scars that form when the underlying skins structures "split" due to rapid expansion. There has been some success with lasers, and prescription drugs, in reducing their appearance, but again a "body wrap" cannot really do much for them. Any weight loss is caused by dehydration due to sweating, and is temporary as the water balance will rapidly be restored upon consuming fluids.

Opal33 1 Sep 2011

Of course you won't lose weight with a "body wrap;" that would be magic. All a body wrap can do is dehydrate you, causing water weight loss. Also, some of the oils and creams might make your skin feel softer. However, there's no magic potion or cosmetic treatment that can fix the results of overeating, aging, and genetics. Nothing you rub on your skin can "cure" stretch marks or cellulite. Body wraps are good for a temporary loss of fluid, and maybe some skin moisturization, and that's it. If losing weight were really as easy as going to a spa, there wouldn't be a fat person alive.

BrittB 26 Nov 2011

Hi Chris,

What do you do that you know about Body wraps, have you had one?

Thanks,

-Britt

Nusayba 4 Jun 2011

Hey..
I was just wondering if body wrapping can help reduce stretch marks as well????... sure not but only if it can help somehow.
Also, does it make the body feel strong and tight? Cos my legs are a little saggy and i want to tighten them.
Waiting for a reply soon on my email above, thank u.

BrittB 5 Jun 2011

Hi Nusayba,

I posted your question in our Dr. Q&A. Hope that helps.

Thanks,

-Britt

Nusayba 4 Jun 2011

Hey.. I was just wondering if body wrapping can help reduce stretch marks as well????... sure not but only if it can help somehow. Also, does it make the body feel strong and tight? Cos my legs are a little saggy and i want to tighten them. Waiting for a reply soon on my email above, thank u.

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Atom 7 Jan 2011

For the people tha dont understand the full concept of bodywraping, ill break it down for you. Its a method of slenderizing, but the proceedure is way more than the innitial boywrap, you have to help the wrap so it can work for you. be positive, Eat right, excesisie. This is NOT a medical procedure, it will not magically make you thin. I love doing suddenly slender body wraps they use the safest methods and are guaranteed. Thank you for your help Suddenly slender.

BrittB 7 Jan 2011

Hi Atom,

Thanks for your comment, can the community assume you work in a med spa or are a doctor?

Thanks,

-Britt

BrittB 17 Dec 2010

Hi Nurse,

Welcome to the community and thanks for the humorously descriptive review. I know it wasn't supposed to be funny and I'm sorry you saw no results, but loved the way you described it. Have you been back to ask them why it didn't work? Please keep us updated.

Thanks,

-Britt