Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

I met with a consultant because the advertising led me to believe their face procedure was non invasive, but after much talk I was explained a surgical procedure involving cutting and lifting and a week off from work. Felt I had wasted two hours of my day. My consultant was pleasant and understanding and suggested another option, and offering a good deal I signed.

First appointment went ok, it was relaxing. I was not impressed because I really saw no difference. I was told by the second treatment I would notice, but the second treatment was 5 days late due to schedule issue. I went for my second treatment and again relaxing, my technician was very pleasant. But it was five days behind schedule and I was informed it was very important to do the treatments on time each week.

The day before my third treatment I get a phone call that their machine is broken. Since I work for myself and am usually booked up a week ahead, I could not reschedule a different day that week so again I miss a week. I also now have to extend out another week to complete the process.

I feel like this Venus face therapy is not effective as of now and I don't expect at this rate to even complete it, let alone to see results. I asked to pay for what I did have this far and return my money, but was told "you signed a contract that said no refunds". So I will finish these treatments and hope I did not waste the money. I hope to report in the next month that it was just some bad luck with scheduling and the Venus therapy is worth it. But time will tell.

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

DO NOT get Venus Legacy or Freeze done at Sono Bello.

IT does NOT work and is very expensive.

They lost my chart conveniently so I could not get my before and after pictures. Gee, I wonder why. Maybe because there was NO difference after 8 seasons! Also do NOT get liposuction done there either, you don't even see the surgeon until the day you are getting the procedure done.

You just meet with some sales person who's job it is to get you to do the most so she makes a bigger commission. IT is a SCAM. If you want this done go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon's office.

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

Unless you are at your target weight, you are wasting your money and subjecting yourself to a very painful recovery!

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

I had my upper back, love handles, front, back and side of things done.

My BMI was high, and I had a lot of back fat. My back is completely flat, and my thighs are nice and toned again. The doctor took out 5L of fat altogether. The staff and doctor were nice and helpful.

One thing I don't like is paying before you see the doctor. The doctor is the one that can let you know what really needs to be done and what you really don't need when you tell him what you want and expect.

They keep $1,000 if you cancel or change your mind after seeing the doctor. That part is not fair. Trust me, a doctor that is performing your surgery should look you over first.

Please note that lipo is not a weight loss, so people expect a miracle. Doing massages helps to eliminate lumps and wearing your garments properly will help with the results.

I'm 11 days in, still swollen, red, purple and in severe pain. I walk slow and sitting is the worse. The back of my legs burn. But I had a laser removing tons of fat, so I expect it. One more week in pain, then I would say don't do it. Getting in the car is a struggle with pain.

But with the right doctor over there, you would love it. Research the doctor they assign you before paying.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My experience with Sono Bello in Scottsdale, AZ was terrible. The sales consultant was great. However, during the procedure, I felt excruciating pain. When I let the Dr. know I was in pain, she replied with, "If you keep complaining, I will have to stop". I submitted a formal complaint and the investigation found that the Dr. did not administer Demerol. When the investigative staff from Sono Bello asked the Dr. why she did not administer Demerol, she said she felt Demerol slowed down the healing process. The results are still botched because I was too scared to allow Sono Bello to go back and fix my mid section. It was very painful, it was scary, and a terrible experience. Take the time to research, interview, and get referrals from a reputable plastic surgeon before having any cosmetic procedure.

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

I contacted the Atlanta Sono Belo for a possible facial procedure via an online form that asked fairly comprehensive health questions. I answered all questions honestly and fully, including the fact that I was on oxygen and CPAP at night and occasionally used oxygen during the day.

The office contacted me and scheduled a consultation, at the time of the scheduling, I again mentioned that I used oxygen and was assured that with the local anesthetic they use, it would be fine. I was very excited thinking I would be able to have a facelift or at least some work done, but after traveling almost 300 miles (from upstate South Carolina), then waiting almost two hours past my scheduled appointment time, I was told that “No, it wouldn't be safe”.

I could have saved a lot of aggravation if the online application had been reviewed by a physician and NOT a sales person! Be aware that the doctors leave a lot of the preliminaries to their staff who are not always well educated on the procedures they are pushing!

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

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE research this company before you sign any contract.

Once you sign the contract you immediately forfeit $995, which is non-refundable. If you are scheduled within 14 days for the procedure, and you decide not to proceed, you immediately lose half of the deposit (which is the total cost of the procedure up front). Please go to Better Business Bureau online and read the complaints against Sono Bello to better equip you for the possibilities you may encounter. Ask your doctor their opinion. The sales person at this location will tell you that all those complaints are from the other Sono Bello locations, but I assure you that all 40 locations are run the same. Should you decide after this research, make sure the doctor is "Board Certified" of a specific Board (e.g. Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, etc,) Don't let their fancy advertising cloud your judgment and God help you if you do proceed!

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

They acted like they were giving me a big special up front by asking me to only pay $500 down. Then the doctor found a hernia during my visit and said I could not have the procedure until I have my hernia repaired. They charged my card for the deposit of $500 anyway before I left. I had to reschedule twice because of problems with the hernia surgery. I called them today and talked to the manager who was very rude about what I had been through and wanted a refund until my body was ready. I'm scared to have anyone go inside my stomach for anything after the nightmare I've been through with this hernia surgery. She said no refund, credit only, even though their doctor would not do surgery. She was very unconcerned with what I've gone through and said well have your doctor send a statement saying you can't have elective surgery. That's not it. My body is messed up from two infections. He's not saying I can't..I'm saying it's not good for me to have it done anywhere in the near future. But no, she will not refund, telling me well you were supposed to put $1000 down, even though they acted if it was a special.

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

First, I don't know who wrote this article, but they need to do an initial consultation to get all the facts. It's only half researched, and the opinion given here is unresearched crap.

There will always be people who post negative reviews or can't be pleased and make it sound so scary, but again, go to the initial consultation and research it yourself before forming an opinion.

I went through the Cincinnati, Ohio location and am extremely happy. The staff is amazing and caring! My doctor was Dr. Dawson, and I would recommend him to anyone. I look phenomenal, and I am only six weeks post op. I am excited to look in the mirror every morning to see the progress.

I saw reviews where folks said they didn't lose weight. It's not a weight loss surgery, so they had unrealistic expectations. I had the lipo on my entire abdomen, waist, hips, and inner thighs and look so toned and thin, and six weeks post-op I weigh 7 lbs less because I am actively working to lose weight, not because the surgery was a silver bullet.

I was close to my normal weight range and my doctor said it's better to be closer to the normal weight range because the result is better. They take between 30-70% of the fat cells out per area and contour. They take out the amount that will look right on the body as a whole.

Pricing is per area but based on BMI, so the $1,295 per area is based off a low, normal range BMI, and the higher the BMI, the higher the cost per area. There is a one-time $2,000 surgical fee, but they gave me discounts. My BMI was 27, so I paid $1,495 per area, for a point of reference. I am so happy with my decision and results and am considering going back in the fall to do my arms since I don't have to pay the surgical fee again.

The office and surgery room were nice and clean, the staff was caring and excellent, and my results so far are very noticeable. I am happy I did this and would recommend it to anyone who is considering it.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had three procedures done back in July. Like I stated, the staff is excellent. When I went in I had an 11:30 am appointment. I didn't get the procedure started until after 7 pm. In my opinion, it was like an assembly line! They try to get as many patients in and out as possible in one day! Again, in my opinion, I did not get the results that I sure have considering how much I spent! It seemed to me they did not want to open another bag of chemicals to use on me and wanted me done and out for the next patient. Yes, I did lose an inch or so, but no weight.

I want back for my check-ups and the last one I told them my concern. They said they could get more out, which they should have gone from the beginning but then they put me in touch with the person who makes the appointments and sets the price. After paying over $10,000, they wanted an additional $4,000 to do the rest! I wish I would have gone somewhere else to get an estimate on what I wanted done and have it done right the first time! I have to admit I did change my diet, extremely changed my diet, but I'm limited to working out by walking only.

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