When you want to lose weight and improve your appearance, a relaxing treatment at the medispa may sound more attractive than a laser procedure at the cosmetic surgeon’s office. Fortunately, you have several options to choose from on the spa menu. 

Though they’re not a permanent solution for weight loss and cellulite removal, body wraps do offer a number of benefits – and can give you immediate results. Seaweed wraps help detoxify the body inside and out, while a mud wrap can increase circulation and give your metabolism a boost.

Whether you want to flush away toxins or just rejuvenate the skin, here’s what to expect from a body wrap treatment:  

Key Benefits of Body Wraps

Softer, smoother skin – body wraps can help draw out unhealthy toxins from the body and buff away dead skin cells. Most treatments are followed by a rich moisturizing treatment and lead to clearer, smoother and softer skin.  

Tightened and toned skin – not only will your skin appear brighter and smoother, but it will feel more resilient and firm. Body wraps are powerful enough to give skin an instant ‘lift’ for a more youthful appearance.  

Reduced stress levels – body wraps can be a relaxing and pampering treatment, and may help you relax better and sleep more soundly. Herbal body wraps are designed to promote relaxation and loosen up tight muscles – they’re a simple way to de-stress after a long workweek.  

Improved metabolism – Mud and clay wraps that heat up the body can give a sluggish metabolism a quick boost. Mud and clay wraps can also draw out toxins from the body and improve circulation – both of these are essential for an intensive detoxification that may help you kickstart a weight loss program.  

Improved sense of well-being – reduced stress and improved circulation can make you feel healthier overall. Body wraps that stimulate the skin’s surface can also leave you with a healthy glow.  

Reduced appearance of cellulite – tighter and firmer skin naturally lead to a reduced appearance of cellulite. While cellulite cannot be removed without surgery or laser treatments, a wrap can firm up and enhance the skin for a significant improvement.  

Water weight loss – some people can lose between 5 – 10 pounds of water weight after body wrap treatment; clothes feel looser and skin is tighter and firmer for up to 48 hours after the wrap.  

Body contouring – body wraps that contain Lipase treatments are designed to break down stubborn fatty deposits to make skin appear smoother and reduce puffiness. These are often combined with massage treatments to define and sculpt trouble spots.  

Body Wraps – What Are Your Options?  

Body wrap treatments are available at several medical spas and day spas across the country, and may be used in conjunction with other spa treatments such as a facial or massage. The most common types of wraps include:  

• Clay and mud wraps for their detoxifying benefits
• Seaweed wraps for their stimulating and skin tightening properties
• Coffee wraps for their skin tightening and skin brightening properties
• Juice wraps for their stimulating and skin brightening properties
• Herbal tea wraps for their detoxifying and skin tightening properties    

While liposuction and laser cellulite removal are the best ways to get rid of unsightly cellulite and remove fatty tissue for good, body wraps offer an alternative to surgery. Body wraps are performed at medical spas, day spas and some cosmetic surgeons’ offices, and can be customized for your health and fitness goals. 

When you need to peel away a few pounds and tighten up the skin, a body wrap could be just what you need to relax and re-energize. Learn more about skin tightening procedures and cellulite removal in our information guide, or find a medispa in your area for a treatment that can help you look younger, fitter and healthier overnight.