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"Model Pat Ogden at slenderizing salon enduring the rigors of the Slendo Massager that runs rollers up-and-down to electrically rub away stomach, hips and thighs."

"Model Pat Ogden at slenderizing salon undergoing abdomen massage on the Roaler Massager."

"Model Pat Ogden (L) at slenderizing salon operating a Back Ring Roller designed to work on fatty parts of back from waist up. Ann Miller (R) using a modified Slendro Massager to reduce hips."

"Model Pat Ogden at slenderizing salon knitting in padded chair while leg rollers work from thigh to ankle."

All Images from LIFE.