What are some risks of wearing corset cinchers?

The risks of wearing corset cinchers include difficulty breathing, compressed lungs and compacted abdominal organs, according to Women's Health and Marie Claire. Other risks include fractured ribs, fainting spells and reduced core muscle strength.

The practice of wearing a tightly-laced corset for extended time periods is called waist training. Proponents of the technique, including celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, claim that waist training slims the waist, tightens sagging skin and encourages weight loss. Other devotees use corset cinchers to increase sweating and fight water retention, writes Women's Health. Neoprene waist wraps, made for use during exercise, also increase sweating in the waist area.