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Will i lose much weight from doing a body wrap? how is it supposed to work?

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Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered

No: Body wraps don't cause real weight loss. They cause sweating and loss of fluids in the body, which will come right back.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/25/2012

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A member asked:

Will i lose much weight from doing a body wrap? how is it supposed to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara A Majeroni answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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