This is a very good cincher. I think it does what it claims to do - cinches the waist by micro-massaging. My waist did become smaller which was what I was skeptical about. I always thought (actually still do) that it is up to one's diet. I don't know. I guess wearing this / massaging your midriff, deposits some work outs or makes you more active, heh. I wear it every day. Even when I don't get out of the house.