Short term fix, not sure of long term promises

I am a size 6/8 woman, medium frame. I have the characteristic 'mommy-tummy' syndrome. I purchased this product mainly for extra shaping under special occasion dresses. It does a nice job of flattening out my tummy and tucking in my waist a bit. It isn't uncomfortable and i've worn it to parties and nights out, even to full workdays under some dresses. You are aware of having it on, though, and it's nice to take it off at the end of the day. If you are doing something active, like fast dancing, it hinders your breathing a little bit.My biggest drawback is that the material tends to develop wrinkles at the points where my waist bends. The reinforcement rods in the seams actually have wrinkled. This has become permanent, even after I take the garment off. It still works fine, but the ridges will show through thin or clingy fabrics.I can't take seriously the idea of wearing it all day, every day and seeing your waist shrink permanently. It does a fantastic job of giving you a little extra shaping while you have it on, though.