Actually many women back home use things like this.They wrap you in old bed sheets or material, and its really tight.It reduces fluids and all that stuff.It really does help alot, but the only thing is that you have to wear it for a couple months.I was wrapped up in bandages when i was younger, so my waist would be more hourglass shaped instead of square.It works like a corset, but smoother and no boning.I don't think this Tauts would work for everyone of every size.Because it gets looser the more you wear it.And you need to tighten it the smaller you get. Save your money and get strips of fabric or bandage and safety pins.