Chinese patches for weight loss: instructions and reviews

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Nutritionist, gastroenterologist, cosmetologist

Publication date: August 21, 2022

Review date: November 01, 2022

Fat on the sides accumulates as a result of poor nutrition. Moreover, both as a result of uncontrolled consumption of high-calorie foods (sweet, fatty, fried, fast food), and as a result of fasting. The body, experiencing stress during hunger, gives a signal to accumulate fat, and it is no longer so easy to remove it.

Other common causes of flank fat include:

hereditary predisposition: hereditary diseases are the root cause of the accumulation of fatty deposits;

taking hormonal medications: hormonal treatment promotes more active production of hormones responsible for weight gain;

stress: stressful situations provoke the release of adrenaline and cortisol, and due to their large quantities, metabolism and hormonal levels are destabilized;

improper sleep and rest patterns: lacking sleep, the body is in a stressful state, which means it again produces more adrenaline and cortisol;

physical inactivity: a sedentary lifestyle leads to the fact that calories consumed are not consumed during the day, but are converted into fat;

menopausal changes: due to a decrease in the production of female sex hormones, hormonal imbalance occurs.

In order to remove unsightly overhanging sides that spoil your figure, you will need an integrated approach, which will include physical activity, diet correction, and additional procedures.

Kuznetsova Ekaterina Olegovna

Nutritionist, gastroenterologist, cosmetologist

How the Chinese slimming patch works

It is better to apply the Chinese patch to the area of the body where there is excess fat deposits. Immediately after contact with the skin, the effect begins: the active substances from the impregnation are softened by body heat and enter the blood through the pores, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and gall bladder. Once inside, the active substances improve metabolism, accelerate blood flow to the problem area, and enhance lymph flow.
This action leads to a gradual reduction in swelling and dissolution of fat under the skin. As a result, excess weight disappears, the figure becomes slim and toned. You should use with caution those options that include pepper tinctures (many people are allergic to them). You shouldn't expect an instant effect from Chinese stickers, but they are safe and easy to use.

When and what effect can you expect?

Despite the tempting promises of manufacturers, the result of using the product is very individual. Clinical trials of most brands of the product have not been conducted, which is why it is not considered a medicine, but is more often classified as dietary supplements or cosmetics. But there are also many positive reviews from people who are overweight.

The slimming patch is more effective for body contouring with small fat deposits. For those whose weight exceeds the normal limit by 30 kg or more, it is recommended to use several strips of patches at once on different areas, accompanying the therapy with diet and exercise. A good result is considered to be a decrease in body weight by 3-5 kg per month.

Thus, the anti-cellulite patch actually contains components aimed at combating excess weight. Unfortunately, they are not effective enough to serve as a panacea for all obese people. But given the low risk of side effects and ease of use, weight loss patches are in wide demand.

Author: Anastasia Karaichentseva, doctor, especially for Mama66.ru

Compound

Experts advise sticking Chinese patches on the navel area, because this is the area of the center of the human body through which energy flows pass, this way it is possible to achieve results faster. The main substances with which the stickers are impregnated:

red pepper, capsaicin - quickly burns fat, but you should not abuse it, it is better to apply a patch based on it for 15-20 minutes;
caffeine – improves metabolism, blood microcirculation, is effective in the fight against cellulite and varicose veins;
Chinese camellia, guarana, fucus finely blistered, cactus extract - these components remove excess moisture and enhance metabolism;
kelp - algae saturates the body with beneficial microelements, smoothes the skin, removes excess moisture and toxins.

General operating principle and effectiveness

A weight loss patch is a short strip of adhesive tape with a functional layer on the inside. It has a local effect on the skin and subcutaneous fat. The manufacturer notes that its components are actively absorbed through the epidermis, enhance tissue metabolism at the cellular level, and stimulate blood circulation in the area of application. As a result, fat is burned, and the products of their breakdown and excess fluid quickly drain out. The firmness and elastic properties of the skin also increase.

Recommendations for use

Before using the Chinese patch for weight loss, you need to make sure that the patient has no contraindications. According to the instructions, the area of skin where you plan to stick the sticker is cleaned and dried. You cannot glue the sticker onto wet skin, it will not be securely fixed. The protective film is removed from the sticker and gently smoothed over the skin without folds or gaps between the skin. You need to keep the product on the skin for 20-30 minutes, some options require exposure for a day or night.

You can do your normal activities while using the sticker. After the required time, the old sticker is removed, and a new one is glued to the problem area with a shift of 1-2 cm. If, after using the products, redness, peeling, or irritation appears on the skin, wipe the area with a damp towel, apply the cream and move the patch away from the problem area.

The devices are used without a break for a month, then a rest is taken for 7-10 days. To consolidate the weight loss effect, you need to repeat the course 2-3 times a year. The advantage of patches is safety, but many people do not like that they work slowly (the active substances enter the body smoothly). The ideal place to apply the sticker is the stomach, 5 cm below the navel, or on its sides. The patches remove toxins, normalize the functioning of the lymphatic system, and smooth out cellulite.

Dietetics

First of all, you need to learn how to eat properly. This does not mean that you need to try every diet in a row. After all, any diet is a restriction on the intake of any vital elements into the body. If the body does not receive enough of them constantly, serious diseases will begin to develop. In addition, the psychological factor will play a role: when a person limits himself in something for a long time, then after some time he will definitely break down and begin to make up for lost time.

Eating right means eating a varied diet that is beneficial for the body and at the same time every day.

Often, it is impossible to do without the help of doctors when creating a competent diet. When drawing up individual balanced nutrition programs, specialists carefully calculate the calorie content and content of essential nutrients in the diet, taking care primarily of their balance.

It is necessary to eat regularly - at the same hours, which are convenient for each individual person to eat. It is very important. If you get used to eating regularly, then at the set time the gastric juice will be most actively released and the best conditions will arise for digesting food.

Don’t forget about maintaining energy balance. In other words, the correspondence of the energy value and calorie content of the diet to individual energy expenditure. For example, if a woman is between 20 and 30 years old and she leads a mostly sedentary lifestyle due to work or other reasons, then she should consume no more than 2,000 calories daily. And if a woman has average activity, then her daily norm is 2200 calories.

Ladies 50+ should be very careful in the amount of daily calorie intake. If they lead a sedentary lifestyle, then the daily calorie intake should not exceed 1600. But for those who continue to lead a very active lifestyle despite the years, the daily calorie intake can reach 2000.

Men can eat a little more calories, but not by much. For example, at the ages of 31 to 50 years, the daily calorie intake should be as follows: for sedentary people - up to 2200; medium mobile - up to 2600; very active - up to 2800 calories.

Contraindications for use

The products are not ideally safe because they contain active plant components, to which allergies can manifest in the form of redness, burning, and dryness. Contraindications for the use of Chinese patches are:

pregnancy, breastfeeding (lactation);
menstruation;
diseases of the kidneys, thyroid gland;
diabetes;
rash, skin injuries, scars;
sensitive skin;
allergy or intolerance to the components of the composition;
age under 18 years;
use for more than 30 consecutive days.

What is this product?

The Slim Patch weight loss patch is the idea of a very famous company from the USA, which has already flooded the market with various beauty and health products.

When developing this product, manufacturers used the transdermal penetration technique, due to which the active components from the product penetrate deep into the dermis, and their absorption reaches 90%.

Externally, this plaster is almost no different from the assistant we have known for a long time - the bactericidal adhesive plaster. The only difference between the product lies in the impregnation: instead of antiseptic substances, the weight loss patch contains active ingredients that stimulate the process of losing weight.

Popular Chinese slimming patches

You can buy a weight loss patch in online stores or some chains, cosmetics stores, and pharmacies. A popular product is the Slim Hot sticker, which is applied to the stomach, buttocks, and thighs. The result of use is fat burning and smoothing of the “orange peel”. The patch can be used multiple times and is applied for 20 minutes every two days. Other popular stickers are described below.

Slim Patch

This Chinese patch is magnetic, impregnated with mineral powder, resins, mint ether and phytoncides. Such active components work on losing excess weight. The product is stored closed (it begins to heat up when opened) in a cool, dark place. Restrictions on its use include pregnancy, lactation, diabetes, allergies, exacerbations of dermatological diseases, body injuries, and wounds.

Slim Patch may cause skin irritation; if it occurs, therapy is canceled. The patch acts around the clock on problem areas and adjacent areas, reduces appetite, restores skin firmness and elasticity, and removes moisture . The composition contains Tibetan herbs:

alisma rhizomes (chastukha) – lymphatic drainage component, eliminates swelling;
hawthorn fruits - restore, improve blood circulation, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, reduce cholesterol levels;
sesame seed – blocks the growth of fat cells, reduces fat deposits, removes waste and toxins;
Cassia seeds – have antibacterial properties, remove waste and toxins, reduce cholesterol;
tree resin – softens the skin and ensures reliable adhesion of the patch.

It is advisable to apply the sticker overnight and change it to a fresh one in the morning for a better effect. The manufacturer says that if you are overweight up to 10 kg, using the patch for a month will help to significantly correct your figure. If you add sports and diet to the use of the sticker, the weight loss effect will be even more pronounced. The price for one piece is 150 rubles, sold in packs of 10 or 30 pieces.

Soso

The Chinese Soso sticker contains extracts of Alexandria leaf, wormwood, Sichuan pepper, Eklonia thallus, Florentine iris, which helps solve two problems at once - excess weight and cellulite. In addition to improving your figure, the patch improves the functioning of the digestive tract, removes excess moisture from the body, and stabilizes the function of the endocrine system. You can glue it on the navel or 5 cm below every 2-3 days (change every 3-5 hours during the day) for 1-3 months. The result is noticeable in the second month. Cost for 1 piece. – 99 rubles.

Cettua

This patch is not Chinese. and made in Korea, contains caffeine. According to the manufacturer, it ideally fights excess weight and cellulite. The patch is applied to dry skin, previously cleansed, for 4-8 hours. Consumer reviews are mostly negative, because the product is expensive and causes discomfort when used at night . Price for 1 piece. – 320 rubles.

Meitan

Chinese Meitan weight loss patches are more often called bio-stickers. They contain natural gems, violet root, bitter radish seeds, and Pennsylvania sedge. The stickers are glued to dry, cleansed skin 1 cm below the navel. After a day, they are replaced with new plates. In addition to losing weight, using the sticker normalizes metabolism. Cost 1 piece. – 230 rubles.

Hao Gang

Haogang slimming patches are only applied to the stomach or navel. Due to the penetration of active substances, the use of the product helps to break down fats, remove excess moisture, toxins and impurities. Hao Gan improves intestinal motility, functionality of the lymphatic system, and blood circulation. The sticker is used once a day, one piece costs 160 rubles.

Mymi

These stickers are also used only on the stomach and navel, because in the process they improve the functioning of the intestines and the entire gastrointestinal tract. Using them for weight loss helps burn excess fat, remove toxins and improve skin elasticity. These stickers come in different sizes (from small 74*44 mm to large 93*82 mm). The main components of the composition are extracts of violet, sedge, styphnolobium, extracts of red pepper, green tea, prunes and saltwort, caffeine. Cost for 5 pcs. – 1600 rubles.

Product cost

It is recommended to purchase the patch on the official website to avoid counterfeits. The manufacturer provides certificates and licenses confirming the authenticity of the product. Each package comes with Slim Patch branded instructions. Applications are accepted around the clock, after which the manager contacts the buyer to clarify details. The cost of a package of 10 patches is 990 rubles. excluding transport costs. Payment is made by cash on delivery.

Patches should be stored sealed in a dry, dark place at a temperature not exceeding 20°C. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Benefits of Chinese weight loss patches

People who use patches report a number of advantages and disadvantages. The positive qualities of stickers include:

ease of use;
the ability to lose weight without dieting and exercise;
there is an option for losing weight in specific places where excess fat accumulates;
the active substances of the composition do not penetrate the digestive tract, which does not impair the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
stickers do not have a regime - you can stick them in the morning and forget them until the evening, going about your usual business (with some you can even take a bath and shower);
do not stain clothes;
minimal number of side effects;
you can always remove it if allergies or irritation occur;
The possibility of overdose is completely excluded.

Summing up

You can safely use the patch if you take the following points into account. Firstly, remember that this method only helps with slight excess weight, not exceeding 5-10 kg.

Secondly, you cannot limit yourself to just using the patch - add physical exercise, follow a diet, and eliminate “harmful” foods.

Thirdly, the patch can be an excellent auxiliary tool, but it should not become the main one - it is ineffective.

The patch should be used in combination with other weight loss procedures

Flaws

Weight loss stickers are also not without their negative qualities. Their main disadvantages include:

high cost of the course, not everyone can afford it;
only external fat is burned, but internal fat (visceral, enveloping the intestines and liver) does not go away;
not suitable for those who have more than 10 kg of excess weight or an advanced case of cellulite, otherwise they will have to combine gluing with diet and sports;
if there are many problem areas, stickers are applied to everything that can negatively affect sweating.

Customer Reviews

At first I didn’t feel any changes.
When I used the second patch, my hunger dulled and the need to constantly run to the refrigerator disappeared. In 5 days, 800 g have already been lost. I am glad that weight loss occurs naturally, without harming the body. The patches are thin and smell nice. I glue them on and go about my business. I'm going to continue using it. Lyudmila, 31 years old
I decided to lose weight using Slim Patch patches.
My appetite decreased almost immediately, but the main reason for the appearance of fat deposits is overeating! After 5 days of use, the skin on my stomach tightened and became more elastic. The waist stood out. I was afraid of an allergic reaction, but no negative manifestations occurred during the month-long course. The main thing is not to forget to apply the patch regularly - if you skip the procedure, the effect may weaken. Checked personally. Nadezhda, 28 years old,
I ordered a magnetic patch on the official website and was looking forward to the package.
My expectations were justified - the effect of the stickers is noticeable immediately. I began to eat much smaller portions than before, and there was lightness throughout my body. The product has a mild diuretic and laxative effect. I recommend Slim Patch to those who want to cleanse their body and get rid of extra pounds. Victoria, 42 years old