Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

They failed to mention that I could end up being uneven. I went a second time because the doctor did not do it right the first time. I hate looking at myself in the mirror. The doctor changed my figure from being pear-shaped, which I was fine with, being heavier on my bottom area to being coke shaped. But now that some of the fat has come back, I look very top heavy. It's disturbing to look at myself in the mirror. My waist doesnt even come in. I can't even wear a bathing suit because of how uneven my right hip is from left hip. And the left side of my stomach comes in more than the right side. I regret going here. Going here made me regret even having lipo done.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I went in to actually achieve some sort of waist, wasn’t extremely overweight (15lbs to be exact) and regular exercise was not working. A year later I am horrified to look in the mirror every day, I cry about the money and the experience itself, it was all a waste. My breasts for some reason have gotten a whole bra size larger. I am the same weight, yet I am now disfigured, uneven on the sides and still with no waist; in fact, you can say I look worse than before. I complained at the first checkup, was told I was still swollen. I complained, and the three-month checkup and requested to see the doctor. I was told I was still swollen and had to wait for the six-month to see a doctor. The six-month came and went and the doctor who performed the procedure is no longer working there and I must strip down to nothing in front of another stranger to be poked at, measured, judged and have another awful experience with them!

I don’t recommend it! Save your money and go to a real cosmetic surgeon with real experience and knowledge.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

These Sono Bello ads are just a set up to get you into their office so they can tell you Sono Bello isn’t recommended for you and surgery will give better results. I am petite, 5'4" and 137 pounds, with a pudgy stomach (my stomach is smaller than the people in these before and after pics), but they say Sono Bello won’t work for me. A waste of time and false advertisement.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I never lost any weight or inches, and still am numb all over. The 6-month follow-up was a waste of time as the doctor didn't want to do any revisions due to my weight not changing and would charge me for anything additional, but it isn't a weight loss program...didn't matter that I wasn't happy with my results. I could have gotten more fat out had I done each section individually, and now I'm bumpy and lumpy all over, and totally displeased with the results. The most expensive bad decision I've ever made.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

While I do see some contouring, I believe it's more from my increased physical activity and moderated diet. But the pain is beyond belief. Because the payment is non-refundable, you feel compelled to go through with the procedure. I cannot tell you how much it hurts!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

My incisions are in the middle of my thighs. We’re told prior to the procedure they would be hidden in my groin.

Terrible uneven appearance. Needs to be redone, but I’m afraid it will have a worse appearance than they have now.

Very painful.

Please save your money and see a real plastic surgeon.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

In June 2017 I did the TriSculpt procedure and paid $6500.00 on June 26, 2017 in full at the initial consultation. I did not lose any fat, my stomach and waistline remains the same as when I went in for the surgery. I did everything they suggested including going for all the follow-up appointments and was told each time that the area was still swollen and will take time to show results.

On May 24, 2018 I was sent this letter.

Please see CMO decision below.

Per Dr. Lyons:

Lifestyle change and pt personal discipline combined with lipo contouring

Achieve the results we predict at SB

Weight gain after surgery coupled with a request for mire lipo is a paradox

I DENY a revision consideration until pt accepts responsibility of the outcome by returning to preop or hopefully losing weight

Lipo is not a weight reduction technique

Please feel free to call me at the office to discuss.

******* | Practice Manager (Employee name redacted)

Sono Bello - Body Contour Centers

450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 101

Harrison, NY 10528

*****@sonobello.com (employee email redacted)

(o) 914.670.7957

Of course I have not been able to lose this weight, which is why I resorted to doing the surgery. In fact, I gained weight from the initial 215 lbs to hovering over 220 lbs.

I am so disappointed and feel ripped off. Not once did they bring me in to see how they could address my concerns or redo the procedure. Right after I started complaining and asking about Dr. **** (Doctor name redacted) who performed the procedure, I was told he no longer works for Sono Bello. That drew my suspicions that perhaps he botched my surgery. Did he really remove the fat from my body? How do we really know what was done since there is no memory of what happened that day? All I remember is going under the general anesthesia and getting into my friend’s car for the ride home after the surgery.

I think this is a sham and people should not do this surgery. I would like to join a class action suit against them even though this will not change my results but at least I could recoup my hard earned money.

Do not do this surgery with Sono Bello. It is a rip-off and caused me many sleepless nights and unhappiness.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

First off, the price they quoted me was $1,000 off. Paul Ziewbal is not a professional doctor. The treatment hurt more than childbirth. Finally, the results is horrible. I would do anything to have my old body back. My legs look so abnormal.

I was treated like a number, not a patient.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I went in for a free consultation on a Tuesday morning. Sat down with Christina. She went over the procedure, never offered any pictures of results until I asked. She started asking about payment and financing before telling me how much my procedure would be. The price she initially gave was $15,000.00. I told her that I wasn’t willing to pay that amount. All of a sudden she said they would do it for $8000 but if I scheduled for the following Saturday then they could do it for $7,500.00. I didn’t like her sales tactics, so I told her that I was going to get a few other quotes and her friendly attitude quickly changed. The following week, I received a credit card in the mail that I never signed for or authorized. My attorney is looking into this.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I am very disappointed because I was told that my current weight did not fit the criteria for the services, but my thing is, the commercial shows women that look way bigger then I do. How do they know if my scale was not off? It was very discouraging to be turned away.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The initial visit is a sales pitch where you are feeling pressured to lock in the current special which is a discount at that time. Nonetheless, I was having my vow renewal and wanted to wear this beautiful dress, but I had concerns with my knees, inner thighs, and my back.

Sono Bello convinced me that it was minimal invasion, little downtime and my results would be awesome. They were very easy to reach prior to making a payment. Once the payment was made, it was next to impossible to reach. You would have to leave a voicemail and they would return the call.

The procedure itself was very painful. The doctor was not pleasant. Despite my high tolerance for pain, the doctor stated if I continued to moan of the pain, he would stop the procedure and have me pay more to be under full anesthesia to do the procedure. Once the procedure was done, I had a lot of pain and bruising - more than I was told.

Given all of the above, I was still excited because I concentrated on my end results. However, that quickly was added to my list of disappointment. I have before and after pictures, there was absolutely NO change in my thighs and back other than the scars of where the doctor inserted the laser. My knees have a small change in them, but not really that noticeable without actually starring. I am very disappointed with what was delivered. Do yourself a favor and save your money.

Do NOT go to Sono Bello in Tampa!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend