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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Body wraps for weight loss

    A body wrap is a kit that allows you to put a special liquid or gel comprised of herbs, seaweeds or clay on yourself and then wrap it up with a something similar to a bandage. The manufacturers claim that the body wraps will take inches off your waist, detoxify your body, help you lose weight, firm your skin, get rid of cellulite and bring an overall feeling of health. Body wraps generally cost under $100 as of January 2010 for an at-home kit.

    On the Other: Smart lipo for weight loss

    Smart lipo is a cosmetic procedure that allows a doctor to insert diluted doses of the drugs lidocaine and epinephrine into the fatty areas in your body such as the stomach, legs or butt. The fat is then destroyed through ultrasound waves or lasers. The cost for a smart lipo procedure can be several thousand dollars, but typically can be performed as an outpatient procedure, usually while you are still awake.

    Bottom Line

    If looking at it from a pure weight loss standpoint, smart lipo is a quicker and more efficient procedure to lose weight than is a body wrap. A body wrap will only dehydrate the body and give the appearance of weight loss, while smart lipo will take away the fat cells. However, if you do not change your diet and begin participating in exercise programs, the fat cells will return after a smart lipo procedure.

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    Smart Lipo

    Wrap Yourself Slim

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