yesoterapia
n.— «A technique called yesoterapia uses a hard cast or bandages moistened with water and plaster to make you look thinner. The good news: It’s painless, and the results are visible almost immediately.» —“Plaster yourself to a thinner middle?” Kansas City Star (Mo.) Nov. 29, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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