Cleopatra was known for indulging in papyrus body wraps, which helped her to quickly shed pounds and pose as a mummy to startle an unsuspecting Caesar. Get the royal treatment with today's Groupon: for $50, you get a Slendertone body wrap at Inches Away Salon and Day Spa in Mooresville (a $100 value).

Inches Away Salon and Day Spa's professional staff swaddles clients in body-slimming bandages to help them to possibly lose 6–20 inches after a one-hour treatment. During a Slendertone body wrap, spa specialists gently wrap clients in mineral-soaked elastic bandages that help to expel irksome inches caused by metabolic waste, water retention, and mylar balloons accidentally swallowed at surprise parties. Spa-goers will perform a sequence of light exercises during the treatment to increase slenderization and improve circulation. The wrap can detoxify bodies, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and inject nutrients into soul husks faster than sleeping atop a salad bar.

Clients should allow two hours for the entire treatment, which includes before and after measurements to document lost inches. To lengthen the treatment's effects, customers should limit alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and absentmindedly sucking on air-conditioner vents.