If you've considered plastic surgery to get rid of a few vanity pounds, or are heading to the spa for the latest cellulite removal treatment you may be a good candidate for Lipowrap. This over the counter product has received several good reviews from customers who have posted their results online, and it is made with a unique formula that may be beneficial for the skin overall.

The potent formula can help smooth and tighten skin, and promises to ‘spot reduce' fatty tissue in key areas such as the hips, thighs and upper arms. Does Lipowrap really work? Here's what you should know before purchasing this product:

How Lipowrap Works

Lipowrap is marketed as a ‘cosmetic surgery alternative', and comes in convenient, individually sized packages. The wraps can be used on the abs, back, love handles and even the face - anywhere that you may have extra skin, cellulite or unsightly fatty tissue that is not responding to diet and exercise alone. The ingredients stimulate the skin and heat up slightly to begin the detoxification process. Instead of using the power of compression and tight bandages to get results, the potent solution is absorbed into the skin with basic cotton cloths.

The makers of Lipowrap claim that the entire program doesn't rely solely on water loss as many cellulite wraps often do. Instead of losing water, people may be able to eliminate toxins from the body to give the body a boost.

Best Candidates for Lipowrap

Many cellulite treatments and body wraps at the spa contain a blend of herbs and essential oils to stimulate the skin. In most cases, these ingredients can improve the appearance of the skin but very few can actually reduce or remove cellulite. The makers of Lipowrap claim that their treatment does lead to ‘amazing results' after just one treatment and can even get frustrated dieters off a defeating weight loss system because they can finally the benefits of detoxification.

You may be a good candidate for Lipowrap if you:

• Want to firm and tighten up the skin

• Are a bodybuilder preparing for competition time

• Want to give your skin a boost of moisture

• Need to get started on a detoxification program to improve your skin's appearance

Ingredients in Lipowrap

Detoxification can only occur with the right balance of herbs and oils, and Lipowrap contains several powerful ingredients. Key ingredients in Lipowrap include:

• Aloe vera gel - a natural skin soothing agent

• Collagen - an important ingredient to improve the texture of the skin

• Green tea - a stimulating ingredient that also serves as an antioxidant • Bladderwrack - an ingredient commonly found in diet pills nad weight loss supplmenets

• Guarana - another stimulant that can improve circulation

• Jojoba - a soothing and revitalizing essential oil

• Ivy - a powerful herb that can improve the skin's texture

• Horsetail - another powerful herb

Other skin-soothing ingredients include Rosemary oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol and Camphor. Together, these ingredients may help revitalize and nourish the skin with extra moisture and tighten and firm up the skin in the process.

Does Lipowrap Really Work?

While the makers of Lipowrap promise ‘amazing' results after just one application, most people will need to complete a few treatments to see a noticeable difference. The herbs and oils in Lipowrap are relatively harmless, but some people may have an allergic reaction to the potent formula - beginning with a test area is the best way to find out if your body will react appropriately to the product.

There have not been any negative comments or reviews about Lipowrap to date, and it is still a relatively new product on the market. Since it does contain several potent herbs and essential oils that can stimulate the skin, the product may have some benefits for improving skin tone and texture. Still, topical ointments, gels and lotions cannot remove cellulite completely - cosmetic surgery and cellulite removal procedures will continue to be the ‘ultimate' solution for getting rid of extra fatty tissue for good.