Plastic wrap is applied tightly around the stomach. The rise in body temperature causes sweating. The loss of inches or pounds is due to dehydration from the wrap. Once water is replenished, results disappear. In fact, dehydration from this treatment is dangerous.
It is claimed wrapping the stomach tightly helps lose weight, improve skin, get rid of cellulite, and detox. However, benefits are temporary and do not contribute to permanent weight loss or body contouring. Risks and side effects include skin irritation, allergic reactions, dehydration, and impaired blood circulation. Therefore, it is not a safe or recommended method.
Wearing plastic as a stomach wrap creates a sauna effect that encourages sweating and water weight loss. If someone wishes to try this trick, it is better during the daytime.
Precautions and Risks
Wrapping for 20 minutes to 1 hour loses water weight. But don’t try to sleep with a body wrap; it can disturb sleep and create pressure on the stomach. Sleeping with a wrap puts health in danger from dehydration.
Abdominal fat is stubborn; belly wrapping at home uses heat patches and plastic wrap. However, while binding your stomach in plastic during exercise will make you sweat, it won’t increase calorie burn or boost fat loss. Plus, it can lead to dangerous dehydration.
The Bottom Line
When you lose weight, you lose water. The only proven way to lose weight is through proper diet and adequate exercise. Instead of relying on homemade body wrap treatments, it’s best to focus on long-term lifestyle changes that promote a healthy diet and regular exercise to achieve sustainable weight loss.