Is the Weight Loss from Body Wrap Permanent?

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Body Wraps that claim you lose a minimum of 6 inches. You are wrapped like a mummy, then you do moderate exercise, toxins are released which should result in weight loss. Is this true? And if so, is the loss permanent?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

A body wrap is one of the worst
things you can do to your body. It's a total scam. And here's why.

There is no scientific evidence that body wraps burn fat. The
only way to melt fat is with diet and exercise (granted some healthy
supplements may contribute to weight loss). The truth is, body wraps are
nothing more than bandages, or sometimes clay, that are soaked in herbs. And
we're supposed to believe that you can lose inches off your body in just an
hour. Sit down and think about that for a moment. How is that even possible?
People spend months, sometimes even years on diet programs. Truth be told, if
you stick to a diet, it does work. Anyone who disagrees falls into the category
of the people who diet, and fall back into their old ways, causing them to gain
the weight back.

Many of you may be wondering what exactly a body wrap is. It's
pretty much a material, whether it be bandages, clay, even seaweed, soaked in
herbs. How it works (and this is usually performed in a salon or spa), is by
wrapping the client (or yourself) in seaweed or clay, which has been infused by
herbs. They tell you to wrap yourself, beginning from the ankles, after
measuring yourself in over 20 different areas. You must remain in the wrap for
one hour. During this time, the spa technician will usually tell you that you
can either relax, or jog on the treadmill/exercise for the hour. Now, correct
me if I'm wrong, but who's to say you don't actually feel better and slimmer
after the hour? But it's not because of the wrap...it's because you were exercising.

While body wraps may temporarily tighten your skin, it's not
permanent. You see, it's not really taking off fat. It's simply water weight,
and water retention.

More effective ways of decreasing areas of stubborn fat are
Coolsculpting or liposuction.

More effective ways of skin tightening include Pelleve
radiofrequency treatments.  You would be
getting more of  your money’s and time’s
worth with more effective treatments.

Hal Michael Bass, MD · Answer

The weight and inches lost via Body Wraps administered using detoxifying agents is real weight, not temporary water weight. The herbal extracts we use, in combination with heat and muscle stimulation, melt and mobilize stored fat even after the patient leaves the treatment room. A series of treatments can derive good results, which can be maintained by following a healthy, active lifestyle. However, if you don’t embrace healthy eating habits and regular exercise, the weight and inches will creep back on.

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