Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

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 am over 50 and tired of looking old. Had loose skin on my jaw line. They assured me I would look better and I would not be bruised. They lied and charged me $7000 to mess up my face. It is still swollen and black and blue and one side has a hole in the jaw next to my lip. I plan on filing a law suit. They even charged me $132 for an $8 tube of Arnicare. These people need to be stopped from screwing up people's faces. They spend thousands on advertising to suck you in. Take my advice. Go someplace else for a facelift.

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

This is a very nice facility and the staff are really nice, including the surgeon. However, I feel like it was a waste of my money. I did not have results similar to the after pictures they showed during my consultation or that are posted on the website, and yes I know that results will vary by person. At my 6 month post procedure appointment, only when looking at the pictures before the procedure and up until that point, could I see a little improvement and my extra fat thinning out. I knew going into the procedure that I would have excess skin, being that I have had three c-sections, but I am not satisfied with the overall results of this procedure. I had my upper and lower abdominals and waist worked on. I eat fairly healthy and I do some working out but yet I am still trying to get rid of some of the same fat prior to the procedure. If I could get 3/4 of my money back I would not feel like I was ripped off. Very disappointed customer.

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

I would definitely recommend Sono Bello to all my friends and family who are looking for some changes. I had the laser procedure done. I was welcomed by friendly well knowledgeable employees. I truly appreciate all the staff members at the New York location for all the assistance. I want to give special thanks to my surgeon who made sure I was comfortable the whole time. And oh, how I love my outcome. I look and feel great. Thank you Sono Bello.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would 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

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

I was given an appointment for lipo on my inner thighs before meeting with the doctor. I met with him the day before the procedure, he marked only the top portion of my thighs and the area by my knees, I explained that in 2 prior consultations with other doctors they wanted to do the entire inner thighs and feather to the outside to create a smooth outcome. He told me, “This is how I've done it for years and I know what I'm doing, I've never had a problem.”

I continued to voice my concerns and was made to feel that I didn't know what I was talking about. As a result, my legs were left lumpy with bulges, the areas by my knees had no change except the area on my left knee looks like its has more fat around it and my right leg looks smaller compared to the left one. When I went back, the doctor's response was “well we talked about how this could happen because this is how I do inner thighs and I won't do the entire area because the skin will collapse .”

No we did not have that conversation, I would not have had it done. He said he would go back and do a little on the bulges but he would not do the area in between that was not done. This just made things more uneven and I now have lumpy, uneven legs with bulges.

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

Please let me save you the pain and agony of using Sonobello. I went in for outer thigh and banana roll. The worst experience and result ever. I have had 2 other major plastic surgeries and this is by far the worst. The doctor sucked out TOO MUCH on my left leg. I went back in AT NO CHARGE and had them do it again trying to fix the large indent. Didn't work.

I told them I wanted my money back. They told me to come in again and get pictures done. When I went in they insisted I talk to another doctor. Dr. Miller came in and said, “Oh yes, it looks like you've been bitten by a shark.” He said he would like to try to fix it. Try is the keyword here.

I have called and called the Salt Lake City office to speak to "Laurie" only to be pushed aside and never called back and now finally I'm told I have to speak with someone else. They ruined my leg. You would think they would want to solve the issue ASAP. My next step is legal action since I can not get anyone to help me. Please, save yourself the tears and time. DON'T USE SONOBELLO.

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

I was hesitant before I had my initial consultation at Sono Bella Cincinnati. I had met with Jennifer Salstrom and had a great overview of the body sculpting procedure and process. I scheduled my procedure and paid for the expenses. My doctor was Joel Majer, I cannot rave enough about how easy the process was, how great the staff was. Great results and an absolutely awesome surgeon. 5 stars in my book, wish I had done it sooner.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would 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