Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

Sono Bello is not as promising as they appear to be. I had the fat removal from my upper and lower abdomen, back, and flanks. I wore my compression garment night and day. Stomach looked better than before. But the back? Horrible. Once they lipo the back, there are a lot of rolls where the fat use to be. They tell you it will improve. But it looks horrible.

Please get an opinion and ask questions before paying thousands for something that needs correcting. Ask to be seen by a physician, instead of by a clerk in the office.

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

I went to get lipo and was not happy with results. I had my checkups and they took pictures. I went another time and spoke to the doctor that did the procedure and I explained to him that I was not happy with the results I also had a laceration which he said could be from the girdle, so I asked him to put some Kenalog, which he did. Then I receive a one-time Venus treatment, and they said if I wanted this to help, it would cost another $2,000 and something, which I said "no" to.

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

I got Sono Bello almost one year ago. I had my stomach, back, love handles, inner thighs and the back of my arms done. The staff was amazing and helpful, however, the actual procedure did NOT work!

I paid $14,000 for this to be done, and I'm a year out and have NO results. I did everything I was supposed to. I wore the garment, spent the extra money for the second set of the garment to wear for the longer time, I rolled and rubbed my stomach, and I ate healthily and exercised when I was allowed to. I have no results, and infact I have a lump on my stomach and scars all over that look like moles.

I want my money back, and they won't let me. I'm going in and hoping to have them agree to help me in some way, even if I have to have the surgeries again. But I will NOT pay more money!

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

Beware! Do not leave any money with Sono Bello!

I put a $1,000 deposit down on lipo laser. I then requested a refund a few days later and was told that there will be no refunds under any circumstance for canceling a procedure that was never scheduled, and I never had a pre-op appointment. AND I needed a medical clearance from my neurologist!

Why are they getting away with this? I suggest everyone on here that has experienced this to file a complaint with the FTC (www.ftc.gov).

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

I paid over $6,000.00 and I ate vegan foods, fasted, and worked out at two different gyms. I lost weight, yet there were still no results from my liposuction since they hid a few things from me, like my chart, and they didn't take out as much fat as I was promised, or even their standard amount. And still, I wasn't told but I figured it out for myself (asking to see my chart once) and I noticed nothing was changing.

I have to now dispute the charge and may even sue. If you want liposuction, go to a real hospital with real doctors. This was a bad idea and was just about getting my money. Everyone is nice when you're spending money.

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

My wife has been desperately trying to lose weight prior to our 'Christen wedding' next weekend. Unknown to me until the day before her appointment (about 2 weeks ago ) she told me she was going to see someone about losing weight, she assured me she wasn't going to book any procedure but just to see what this Sono Bello was all about. During the day she sent me a text at work and asked me to trust her about a decision she made to go through with the procedure of laser liposuction. I was concerned about the cost but she assured me (after deliberation) we could afford it. Knowing she was desperate to lose the weight (body fat) and what she was told that she would look good on her Wedding day by the consultant, I agreed for her to go through with the appointment she had already booked.

Now my wife is a God loving truthful woman and I believe her every word, so when she was told she would feel and look good for her big day I was obviously happy for her. The wedding by the way is 3 weeks after the procedure, which is next weekend. She's laying next to me asleep after telling me she sees no difference in her body appearance. Her stomach is hard, not firm as in a good body tone, but hard as in a plank of wood, she's in constant pain and clearly upset that she was sucked in by a 'sales pitch' not a medical consultation.

I still don't know how much the complete procedure has cost us, our first payment is due in September, but I can assure anyone reading this, if I personally don't see any difference in my wife's appearance I will be seeking legal advice about compensation for misleading information about the results that she was told she would expect to see within the time period prior to her wedding day.

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

I paid almost 10k for lipo to chin, lower abdomen, arms, and waist. Abdominal looks lumpy - it's weird. Arms and chin - no real change at all! Waist area has an indentation. Horrible and it makes me very sad. It was a lot of money.

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

I cannot give an overall rating here YET but I went into Sono Bello for an initial appointment on October 06, 2016 & talked to a man whose name I cannot remember & his signature is not legible on the paperwork I received. But we discussed what I wanted to have done on my face, which included an eyebrow lift, some face lifting, & lifting under my chin. I paid a down payment of $1,195 & surgery was scheduled for early November.

On October 2 I went into the office & paid an additional $10,000 prior to the surgery, scheduled for November 10. I was given lots of good instructions & met the doctor who would do the procedure, Dr. Lesavoy. I liked him immediately & felt totally comfortable with going forward on this procedure. On the day of surgery I came in at 11 a.m. per their instructions & was taken into a 'surgery room' where I sat in a very comfortable chair & was given three very strong pills to take. They knocked me out within a few minutes. I also apparently was given a shot on the inside of my left arm. I know this because over a week later I still have a big purple bruise there. Within minutes after I was out the procedure was started by sticking a sharp needle into my neck. This immediately brought me 'to' & I was screaming & thrashing around. The pain stopped & I apparently blacked out again. Moments later another sharp pain in my throat, & I was thrashing around again. This time I heard the doctor's voice saying "she is not a good candidate for this we will have to give her a refund."

After that I apparently blacked out again & the next thing I remember is my friend who came to pick me up being there. Somehow she managed to get me home & I totally passed out & didn't wake up until many hours later. I lost that whole day. The next day I called Sono Bello to ask them what happened. I talked to office staff & told them that I would naturally expect a refund, per the doctor's comments as well as the fact that I apparently was not a good candidate for this procedure. Later another woman from Sono Bello called me & we discussed this, & I indicated that I wished to have a refund. I assured her that I was disappointed (& I was) but obviously per the doctor I was not a good candidate for this procedure. Apparently, there are a few of us who cannot tolerate this procedure. The doctor who was going to do the procedure was kind, courteous, totally reassuring, so hopefully I will have a good ending to this review.

It has been nine days so far & I have not heard from anyone at Sono Bello, so will write them a letter & add another review soon.

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

I went to the Beverly Hills Office to reduce fat pockets after being bed-ridden from an auto accident and Lonnie tried to oversell Liposuction triple procedure. Then I decided to try the body Venus like contouring magnetic polarity treatments. I should have been clued in by the Dr's arrogant mannerism in my consultation, practically in the nude, after being painfully inflicted by 2 not so experienced practitioners, and asking for a refund, as I wrote a refund addendum note in my purchase (payment up front of $5000$, contract). They are very uncooperative and reroute my calls to a Manager named Stephanie who won't return calls, and they won't even provide a simple email contact. I recommend they are investigated by the Medical Board for malpractice.

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

Overall I can see a slight difference in my lower abdomen and other areas hit. My biggest complaint was the PAIN and I'm tough. I've had 2 C-sections and this was much worse. No way one could recover in a few days. Literally took weeks to move around normally and 3 months before I could hit the gym and/or run. Therefore, I gained weight after procedure. 5000 bucks later, it's not really worth it.

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

I was greeted by a very professional staff member and nurse who informed me that the procedure was simple and easy to do. I was informed that I would be able to walk out of there and go about my normal business day and only feel slight discomfort after the surgery. I was told my body would look fabulous afterwards. My cost was $8000. I didn't get to meet the Dr. Until just before the surgery. I got out of procedure hurting every where. I was told go home and rest. I went home all wrapped up and sore. The next day I could barely move. So I was lying in bed comatose and hurting. My husband and daughter looked after my bandages. I had big gaping wholes in my side (which weren't suppose to be there) and stuff poring out of them. I called Sono Bello and told them.

The Dr. And nurse informed me it was normal and that after a week it would be fine. It wasn't! My holes were still one when I went to see the doctor. He informed me it was because I had thick skin and that I was too old for the procedure, and that is the reason I hadn't healed yet. I informed the doctor that I have not lost any weight. He said that it's normal, and that it would take up to three months to begin noticing the result.

Short story: Three months passed by and I still have not lost weight and had been talked into purchasing their body contour suits that would tighten me up as part of the procedure! I bought a 2x and a Large one right up front. I never lost any weight.

On my last visit as I quit going afterwards, I was told by the doctor that he knew it wasn't going to work as I was too fat and too old. So there. He said to me, “What do you want me to do about it? If you must know I'm a tummy tuck doctor in another office.” He gave me his card and said to come and see him. I left hurting and in pain. This company preys off of desperate woman's weak points and charges money knowing their procedures do not work for plus size women! It's a SCAM. They should be sued, Soon as I get enough money I'm going to sue them!

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