Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

I had my arms and my stomach done. While in the procedure, the doctor yelled in my face because I was in pain from him cutting my arm without letting the medicine that would numb my body kick in. He was rough and in a rush, sticking the fat cutter in my stomach and arms very hard.

After I was given pain medication, I was told that I will be in pain for four days and I will be swelled for four days as well. It has been two weeks, and I'm still in the same pain as when I first got the procedure done. I went back for my one week review or check up and I asked for more pain medication. I was treated like an addict. They gave me some cream to put on my arms and stomach and on the box it said to use 24 hours after the procedure is done, but it's been a whole week. It's for swelling and bruising. I asked them why didn't they offer this to me in the beginning, and they said it wasn't in my package (my $8,000 package). They got an attitude with me and got me out of their facility fast.

I paid $8,000 and I was not able to get what I asked for, and I still don't know. I was still in pain. They do not care about you; they only care about the money. Once they get the money, they just dispose of you. You're nothing. I wouldn't recommend that my dog to go to this place. They tell you lie, after lie, after lie, to get you to get the procedure for them to get your money. Whatever they tell you is not the truth. It's a lie.

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

My name is Catia. After having two children I could never get my shape back. I eat healthily and exercise, but that stubborn fat would not go away.

I went to Sono Bello feeling a bit skeptical. The staff over there is wonderful and easy to communicate with. Vanessa, the office manager, is great. She's very understanding and was there for me from beginning to end. As for my doctor, Dr. Zekirvoski, he is very compassionate and understanding with great bedside manners. Dr. Zekirvoski explained what he was going to do and assured me that I would be happy with the result.

I must say, I'm not fully healed yet, but so far I'm very happy with the results. Thank you Sono Bello.

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

I've read a lot of reviews and was very nervous to get this procedure done. My girlfriend and I decided to do this together after seeing a commercial. Summer is right around the corner, and I wanted to get rid of my stubborn love handles and get my arms done! I was really excited to have great results.

It's been a little over a month now (they say it can take up to three to fully see results, but I don't buy that), and I look no different. My love handles are still there, and arms haven't changed. When the nurse brought my before and after pictures, and we both didn't know which ones were before or after until we saw the date.

I am 5'9'', 150 pounds, and if you're a skinnier person who wants stubborn fat taken care of, I do not recommend this procedure at all. Just go to the gym and keep the $5k in your pocket.

The staff was amazing, I have to say, but I am really disappointed with the outcome.

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

I am a person who always thought that all these body contouring places were full of it. Well, I'm here to say Sono Bello proved me so wrong. At first, I was nervous because I have only seen little results. But over each month, it seemed to get better. I didn't expect to look this good. Thank you Sono Bello so much.

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

I went in for a neck lift, and I now have wrinkles under my neck, which I didn't have pre-op, because of poor post-op care. They mutilated my right ear, and there is a big hole where the drain tube was and dislodged suture that ended up down the right side of my neck. The doctor forgot to numb my chin when he started with his scalpel, and I was thrashing on the table.

I was told there is a two weeks recovery, but it took me four weeks before I could go out in public. I had to insist on seeing the doctor one week post-op. Dr. Lyons was very rude post-op and eventually apologized while explaining to me how "toxic" his staff was.

My experience was horrible. I tried to file a complaint with the corporate office, but it went unheard. It is now $6,000 and one year later, and I have so many wrinkles on my neck that you can't tell anything was done.

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

I paid then 5k to reduce three zones. The "before" and "after" pictures are a joke; there is no difference. They say they will repeat the procedure if you're unhappy, but that's a lie. They refused to do it over. The doctor and the nurse at the sink said: "that should not have hurt that bad." Apparently, they did something wrong.

They don't know what they are doing. Read the reviews on the internet before you give them your money.

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 don't normally leave reviews, but this time it's merited. I had my procedure for stubborn fat areas that I tried to get rid of my whole life. Every time I tried to diet and exercise them off, they just wouldn't go!

But now they are gone! Not only am I happier in my clothes and out, I have been able to stick to my wellness program because I don't have my fat areas screaming "this isn't working." I see results of my efforts now that my fat pockets are gone.

The staff was great! I would do this again, and I would highly recommend Sono Bello.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would 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

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