Did it personally - I had a special event and a very expensive dress that I was totally determined to wear, and because I was in my "stupid" phase of trying everything to lose weight except good food and exercise, I spent the money. There was no plastic involved - it was more like a seaweed-type paste spread all over and then I was wrapped in the equivalent of Ace bandages. And then I basically walked on a treadmill (not with any particular level of effort) for an hour.

And yes, I lost enough inches to fit into the dress that evening - something like 3 1/2 off my hips, and 3 off my waist. It was definitely all water, because I maintained that loss less than 24 hours. I doubt it's harmful, so if you've got the money to burn and are as stubborn as I was - go for it.

However ... with support from the Chickies last year and an acknowledgment that only a lifestyle change was going to work ... I lost enough inches to fit into that same dress any time I want (and it didn't cost a dime!).

what do u mean by shrink wrap, clear plastic wrap from the kitichen? please give more detail on product

I would think that the only thing that you will lose permanently is money.

LOL I always wondered if that even worked.

Funny . . . I had the wrap right before my wedding (many moons ago.) It was part of a spa package gift from my shower. Anyhoo, it took quite a while to wrap me up & after I weighed in six pounds lighter. My waist measured 1 1/2 inches smaller. I don't know if she measured it at a different spot or if it really had "shrinkage.":lol:

The separate wrap area of the spa had these little signs up that looked like fake diplomas. Said things like "Certified Snake Oil Salesman." I thought either that was a joke or they just didn't want to really be responsible if there weren't any real effects from the wrap!

I went to Costco today and saw they're selling shapewears for $15.
It''s called Flexees. I'm wearing one now and it's very comfortable and it does make my body look a little more "put together".
I usually don't wear shapewears but maybe I'll start..